We got a Birman cat a day ago and he just sits at the door of his safe room at meows a majority of the time I'm sitting in his room. He will also come to me and wait for me to notice him and then walk to the door and start meowing. The afternoon that he came home with us he seemed incredibly inquisitive and we decided to let him out, 10 minutes later he was cowering in the dark corner of our bathroom so we put him back in the safe room. I am wondering if I should let him out or keep him in here?
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If your cat wants to explore the area you should let him do so, but leave the door to his safe spot open so he can hide there if or when he gets scared.
Every cat is different and some are brave and face changes head on while others are shy and need more time to feel comfortable in a new place.
Unless you have other pets there is no reason to put him in a separate room, but you should make a few safe resting places for him like a cat tree or other elevated places where he can observe the area in safety.
Allison C
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You just need to leave everything open (except main door).
He will do what he feels best, no need to tell him what to do or not to do.
I received an adult cat that was hiding most of the time in dark corners or under the furniture. So I just let him do it, he himself started progressively going out and after two weeks or so he was like a normal cat.
And now he sleeps in the bed along with my other cat.
You just need to give him time, food, water, and that's it, don't push.
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