How do I stop my cat from following me out of the house?
My one year old cat goes outdoor everyday and we lock her in during the night.
In the morning, once we set her free, she waits in the front door and follow me and my partner out of the house. She’s getting bolder, and venturing further. Today she almost crossed a road full of cars not realising it was dangerous – I had to scare her off.
Any tips to prevent her from following us?
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November 4th, 2009 at 10:24 am
It is very simple, don’t let her out if you are not around to supervise. They will continue to get bolder and go farther astray. As she is already eyeing crossing the road, this could be a disaster in the making. Please consider making her an indoor cat for her safety.
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November 4th, 2009 at 10:51 am
you can not buy may be i have a way put your cat in the b-room
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November 4th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Cats are not meant to be locked outside all day and left alone. She is lonely and sad when you leave. Do you blame her?
Obviously you are aware that your cat has been in danger outside. Why would you continue to let her go outside?
Cats that live indoors live longer, healthier lives. Statistically, the life span of an indoor cat averages 12 to 14 years, whereas it is only about four years for the outdoor cat. More than 1 million outdoor cats are killed each year by dogs, traffic, and exposure to disease. In the long run, keeping your cat indoors will also save you money in vet bills.
There are many risks that come with letting your cats roam free outside:
- They have a much higher chance of catching diseases and other illnesses such as: Feline Leukemia (FeLV), Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), Feline Herpes Virus (Rhinotracheitis), Feline Distemper, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), rabies, tapeworm, ringworm, heart worm, hypothermia and urinary tract infection
- Ingesting chemicals or poisons such as pesticides, home garden products and car/motor products
- Getting fleas or ticks
- Injury/death due to dangerous traffic
- Eating poisonous spiders, insects or plants
- Injury/death due to cruel humans, hunters or neighbors
- Attacks from dogs, other cats or wild animals
- Other accidental injuries
- Getting lost or stolen
Here’s an article called "How to Make Your Outdoor Cat a Happy Indoor Cat" http://www.sdnhm.org/exhibits/cats/indoors.html
Good luck.
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November 4th, 2009 at 11:39 am
spray water at it!
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