My cat keeps crossing the road without looking with some near misses.How can I train him not to go near road?

Answer 1

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If you let your cat outside, he's going to go wherever he wants to go. Cats are not as smart as they look - they really have small brains and act mostly on instinct. They are little, domesticized carnivores who instinctively roam a territory.

Getting your cat neutered (if he isn't already) may do the trick because it will reduce his urge to roam - and testosterone makes males bolder, too, so neutering would eliminate that. But, as with everything dealing with behavior, there are exceptions. The only sure way to keep your cat from crossing the road, is to keep him indoors.


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I've had ten indoor/outdoor cats - all spayed and neutered, of course - and two died as a result of being hit by cars (6 are still here with me). We had cats when I was a kid, too, and I think that only one was hit by car (another was injured by crawling into an engine to get warm). Some are just smarter around cars than others. And we had one who was deaf - she wasn't allowed out at all unless she was on a harness because the odds were way too stacked against her. She lived a long and happy life.

I let my cats go outside because they're all healthy (they can all see and hear), they really like it and everyone would be very miserable if they didn't. But by letting your cat outdoors, know that you take that chance of them being hit by a car, attacked by a dog, poisoned by a neighbor, contracting disease, being stolen, shot, turned in to shelter as a stray (microchipping is the solution, here) or abused by sick people.

If you are unable to keep your cat indoors, then you must accept those risks on his behalf (because he's not smart enough to understand) and be prepared for the day when he may get hit by a car knowing that you were partially responsible.

We make those same kinds of decisions for ourselves all the time. Do you go outside and live a rich, full life? Or do you hole up in the safety of indoors, living well enough, but possibly missing out? Do you have the right to make that decision for another creature who is unaware that the dangers even exist? This can lead into philosophical discussions, for sure!

Answer 2

I am sorry but cats that cross roads tend to use up all nine lives pretty quickly, especially if they don't look! I have an indoor/outdoor cat, but she tends to be quite fearful of the traffic on the road so she never goes there. I think there is no way to train a cat to change its behavior.

Answer 3

I don't think you can. I've had lots of cats and they're pretty independent minded. Can you keep him in until some point in the evening when traffic has died down some? My cat seems to prefer being out at night more than in the day. Maybe you could let him out in the evening. Some people make large fenced areas that have fencing over the top too, so the cat can't jump out. I haven't tried that. I don't know how well that works.

Answer 4

You can't as far as my experiences with cats are my cat followed me to the bus stop always as soon as summer was over and school started she never looked but why would she (she's a cat) the best you can do is to try and prevent her when you see her do this use the 'ol spray bottle with water to discourage her and trust that God will get your cat across the street safely Good Luck!

Answer 5

My cat did this all the time but now she is 9 years old she is growing out of wanting to travel. She does seem to wait for the traffic to pass though. I try to avoid problems by letting her out fairly early, around 3-4am, when there isnt much traffic about. By the time it gets lighter she is at the door wanting breakfast, and stays in the rest of the day.

Answer 6

Keep him indoors, hon, because you will lose him anytime now if you dont do this. Its not cruel by any means; he will be safe from traffic, perverts, dogs and the many fatal diseases waiting to pounce on outdoor cats. Have him neutered if he isnt, and just make sure his litter tray is clean and that he has dry food to nibble when youre not there, and lots of catnip sprinkled on the floor, with catnip toys; he will have a long SAFE and happy life, believe me! Save a life now- keep him in. They are not always killed outright.............

Answer 7

Drive over its paw, and give it something to fear

I never let my cat out, cos he would only last 10minutess.

(Note: The cat we had before this one was pulped, we found her crushed lifeless body at the side of the road under a bush, it almost made me sick...)

Answer 8

try letting him out the back door where there is no roads and keep him indoors for a few days until he gets idea that the roads are dangerous. i would suggest you ask your vet for advice

Answer 9

Cats need grass and trees and country life. don't let him near the road!

Answer 10

What you should do is just spend alot of time teaching the cat on looking both ways.If you quit after a short time then you might regret not teaching your cat.