He runs around the house acting crazy, there are too many dogs and other cats in my neighborhood, I can't afford to buy him an outside tunnel, but my husband may be able to build him one. Does anyone have any ideas on how to do that??
2006-06-14 02:58:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I don't want him to go outside but he INSISTS on it. Otherwise he runs around the house and tears everything up. I think I am going to try and train him to a harness and a leash. Thanks
2006-06-14 03:18:59 · update #1
I'm worried he'll get strangled if I leash him.
2006-06-14 03:56:38 · update #2
I have always allowed my cats out on harness and leashes that are clipped to the laundry line ( or a good solid stationary point) I use a small dog harness...one that goes around the neck and chest. NOT a figure eight harness. Cats slip that sooo easily. I use a regular dog-type harness with a lenght of heavy cording that won't fray and a lanyard clip. That was you may let His Royal Highness out into a safe place (provided he has shade) that you've already approved. He may get his sun and you don't have to worry. Just check on him every so often. I do the same and have had little problem (excpet when the neighbor's dog got into the yard...poor dog. He got the worst fo the three boys.) Good luck.
2006-06-14 04:16:58 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Otter 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I had a friend which built an outdoor yard for her cats and they loved it. It was just a fenced in area with a top. Just make it secure because cats in very tricky. You might want to leash train your cat with a harness to see how he does outside prior to building something. He may get outside and realize that just isn't his cup of tea afterall. Or he may just prefer going out on occasion, which is easily done with a harness and leash.
2006-06-14 10:08:04 · answer #2 · answered by rruehlen45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides other animals in the neighborhood (and the fact that your cat is completely defenseless because he is declawed), kitty diseases such as FIV and Feline Leukemia are incredibly contagious. I wouldn't suggest you let your kitty outside at all... Your best bet is to get another young, energetic kitty for him to play with and keep him company.
If you absolutely insist on letting him outside, make sure he is fully vaccinated first and that he is fully supervised at all times. I would suggest using a harness (vs. a collar) and leash and taking him for walks close to your house. Definitely don't drive to a park or some other location because if your kitty manages to get free, he probably won't be able to find his way back home.
Another, somewhat expensive solution, is an invention called the "Purr...fect Cat Fence." You can find details on their website: http://www.purrfectfence.com/
Good luck!
2006-06-14 10:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by novagirl1981 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could put a collar on him and a leash and take him out and watch him, I have also seen where people tie their cats up like they would for the dog in the yard. So this way your cat cant run away and get hurt. Just make sure you stay with your cat seems how he cant hear.
2006-06-14 10:04:34 · answer #4 · answered by danmiss4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have 2 cats that are declawed and i adore my babies and refuse to let them outside, so we put high lattice all around the porch and a screen door so they can be on the porch when i am in the yard, of course this did cost a bit, try going online to abcdistributing.com they have a mesh cat tunnel thats 8 feet long and it only cost me 30 bucks and i use to take mine out in it in the yard, till they got smart and found out they could push on the ends and force the velcro fastenings lose, solution sew the ends, also leave as many curtains open so he can see that big ole world out there, but really check out abc they have great things at even greater prices.
2006-06-14 10:19:14 · answer #5 · answered by Sandie L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A secure screened-in porch is ideal in good weather. Cats will lie for hours and watch birds and squirrels outside and be fascinated. Also, you might consider getting some SAFE plants for inside the house--consult your vet--that you are not particularly attached to, for your cat to play in and chew on. Like herb garden or something. They do seem to love messing with plants.
2006-06-15 18:43:20 · answer #6 · answered by Oghma Gem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cat trees. They're indoor climbing centres covered with carpet. It gives your cat more space to move around as well as giving them exercise.
I have no ideas on an outside tunnel but I'm sure you can find it online. Keep in mind that it's easier to get fleas while outside so be sure to protect him.
2006-06-14 11:06:59 · answer #7 · answered by gingerwolf77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah its probly best that you get him a run you should have trained him on a leash when he was a kitten now he might get himself caught in it or he might get strangled. in pet stores they might show you how to make a run like dog pens.If you build it high you could put some tree branches in it for him to climb up.You can also grow some special grass that cats like to eat in a pot its called cat grass and its reccommened for indoor cats.I hope this helps.
2006-06-14 11:45:48 · answer #8 · answered by Lauren M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get supplies from your local lumber yard, or farm supply. You should use the coated metal fencing that has small enough slots in it that your cat can't get out of and other animals can't get into. You also need to make sure it has a closing top, again to keep him in and others out. Make sure that wherever you put this enclosure that your cat has plenty of shade.
2006-06-14 10:18:26 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take him on walks.If you pass another cat or dog and he gets scared just pick him up and walk away from the animal,then put him back down.
2006-06-14 10:23:15 · answer #10 · answered by michigansponge1993 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋