cat acts differently BEFORE moving

Hi!

I'm moving out of the house (and the state) in a few weeks. The house is full of boxes and there's some furniture missing. My oldest cat, a female 3 year old, who's usually very healthy and has great appetite has been showing lately a bit of separation anxiety everytime I leave the house to run errands, and for the past few days her stomach has been not so well. Could she be showing signs of anxiety because she "knows" that we are moving? I know that they usually show this behavior during or after the trip, but I didn't think that it could happen before. Is this a common thing? What can I do about it?

Thanks.

Hope this helps


" Moving calls for care in seeing that your cat's life is disrupted as little as possible. Just before & during a local move, it helps to keep him closed off in a separate room with his favorite "blankie," toys, litter box, food and bed, while the rest of the house is moved. Last, bring kitty and all his belongings to the new house or apartment, where you will put him in his own "safe room" while you unpack and rearrange the rest of the household. Having his own things around him will help him understand that he is home. A long distance move is better handled with help. Have one person go ahead to the new residence and set up kitty's safe room. The other will accompany the cat in a carrier with his favorite toy or "blankie," whether by plane, train, or automobile."

I have moved with my kitties so many times, they start acting weird if I even sit an empty box out. They are always ok, and adapt quickly. Good luck on your move.