The opossum is in my backyard and kepps eating my cats food. We're afraid he'll hurt someone.
2006-07-26 19:29:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
How do you know it's a "he"? Have you checked?
2006-07-26 19:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to deter the opossum is to remove what it is eating. Try only feeding your cats indoors; or if they are outdoor only cats feed them only during daylight hours when opossums are less likely to be out and about.
It's not likely that the opossum will actually harm any of your cats. I have had an opossum eat in peace with several cats so long as there is enough food to go around for all. I'm definately not saying that it isn't a possibility that it could bite one of them, just letting you know my experiences.
2006-07-27 08:08:16 · answer #2 · answered by ctwitch24 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They sell live traps you can buy to trap him. Put a can of cat food in it and then you can take it far away from your home and let it go in the woods. Please don't kill the opossum. It's not his fault he's not looking to cause trouble he's just trying to eat. You can also call the local animal control to come relocate the animal. They'll do it free.
2006-07-27 02:45:51 · answer #3 · answered by Boober Fraggle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We used to have that problem when I was growing up. My dad kept a BB gun near the back door. If you shoot it with a BB gun ti will not kill them, but it will deter them from wanting to eat in your yard. Good luck!!
2006-07-27 10:24:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
live trap then relocate a couple states away!
2006-07-27 10:33:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trap with cornbread and buttermilk, they love it.
2006-07-27 05:03:26 · answer #6 · answered by alabamalady813 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋