Hello,

When I first got my cat, I put her in a room alone for a while, where it was quiet, so she could get used to her surroundings. I don't know what's average, but I would think that it would take at least a couple of days for her to get used to it.

When my grandmother died, my cat started acting REALLY strange.. she developed a habit of using the laundry basket for a potty! I went to the vet for advice, and they told me that Bassett was angry that changes had taken place in the house, and she was letting me know that she was displeased. Then she told me that when cats act this way, they recomment an antidepressant. I was desperate, so I said ok. She took it for only two weeks, and she was so much better and happier. Now she is all back to normal.

Anyway, to make a long story short, I would recommend letting her stay quietly by herself for a couple days, and if she doesn't improve, phone the vet and get some kitty advice. It seemed to help my kitty