my mom had two barn cats, brothers, fixed. two years old , diapeared a few days ago she wants to bring the other one inside because he is very upset. she doesnt want any thing to upset him. how can she introduce him to the inside?
2006-09-22 08:39:48 · 14 answers · asked by rose45 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
my mother takes very good care of the barn cats. they both are up to takes on shots get wormed regurly and are on a flea prevention. we want to know how to bring him in without upseting him?
2006-09-22 08:51:15 · update #1
Hello
No easy way. Just bring him in... but put him a bed in a quiet area, and make sure he has food and water and a littler box handy.... You may find out the litter box is not to his liking though if he is an outdoor kitty...
IF he does not use it and poops in the house.... try taking the poo and putting it in his litter box...
Introduce him to the litter box right away by putting him in it.
Dont let him back outside for a couple of months if you wish to keep him inside.
Good Luck
Wismom
2006-09-22 09:01:24 · answer #1 · answered by Wismom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he has been outside his whole life he may not like being inside. Bringing him inside may upset him more. I think that it's easier to acclimate a house cat to go outside on occassion than it is to have an outside cat become an indoor animal.
Are you prepared to deal with any potty issues (not using a litterbox) because he's probably going wherever he dang well pleases now.
I'd make it his idea. See if he is interested in coming in on his own rather than forcing him.
We did have several "barn" cats that ALL eventually became house cats but they still wanted to go outside everyday.
2006-09-22 15:51:30 · answer #2 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I found a stray in bad shape that I had some problems assimilating to indoors. He cried at the door for a few days and was obviously depressed and anxious to go back outside. After a short time he stopped sitting at the door and crying and started to get back to his lovable self. It doesn't take them long to realize it's better in than out. I would make sure to flea treat before you bring him in though.
2006-09-22 15:44:39 · answer #3 · answered by OrianasMom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to first take him to the vet for shots and/or a routine check up. This way it gets rid of all the dieseases he may have. Then the cat should be ready to come inside.
2006-09-22 15:43:38 · answer #4 · answered by missmonkey411 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just bring him inside, he shouldn't have problems with the liter box either. He may want to go outside from time to time.
Good luck I love cats
2006-09-22 15:41:49 · answer #5 · answered by momie_2bee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flea spray.....fresh litter box.....a cozy place to rest and a can of wet cat food....little half/half.......he'll bea happy camper!
2006-09-22 15:43:02 · answer #6 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PUT A LITTER BOX INSIDE AND WATER AND FOOD AND DON'T LET THE KITTY OUTSIDE FOR AT LEAST ONE MONTH, THEN HE WILL GET USE TO BEING INSIDE.
2006-09-22 15:42:56 · answer #7 · answered by tinkerbell 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's easy - just wear thick gloves, eye protection and boots with steel toe caps.
2006-09-22 15:43:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
bring a wild cat indoors when you decide you really hate you furniture
2006-09-22 15:44:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just bring him in.
2006-09-22 15:42:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋