How to Help a Blind Cat Adapt to Its Environment

Space planning
Keep the layout of the house consistent to help your blind cat orientate itself. Avoid moving furniture and make sure dangerous objects are out of reach.

Use of sound and olfactory cues
Blind cats use their other senses more. Install sound (like chimes) and scent (like pheromone diffusers) cues to help them navigate.

Tactile enrichment
Use rugs, tapestries and other floor textures to create paths he can follow. This will help him feel safer and better navigate his environment.

Patience and gentleness
Be patient and gentle with your blind cat. Offer him a calm and reassuring environment so that he can adapt at his own pace. Encouragement and rewards can help build his confidence.

Sources

• "Caring for Blind Cats" par l'American Veterinary Medical Association.
• "Adapting the Home for a Blind Pet" dans le Journal of Feline Health.