I have a sweet little cat (female) who moved in with us after years in a shelter, and she is really settling in. However, whereas she used to love going out to roam around the garden, lately she doesn't want to go out, and snarls at us if we try to 'help' her out, and even if we touch her when she's standing by the terrace doors. Last night I think I found the answer. A huge male cat sat right outside the door serenading in a rather unpleasant manner. He's been marking his territory all over our garden, and I think he's scaring my cat! Last week my cat actually pissed by the door too - something she NEVER does. I don't know what to do - I'd love to be able to let my cat out - and atleast make her feel that her garden is her territory....(atleast inside the house....)
2006-11-20 21:04:28 · 18 answers · asked by heldigfis 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
She has been neutered, and she's now staying inside nearly all the time because I don't want her to go out if she's going to be bullied by this horny loverboy. But I'm afraid she'll be terribly bored, as she used to love going outside...
2006-11-21 08:13:00 · update #1
Rebecca's idea sounds like a good one to me. We have this problem with our kitty, she's so little & the big meanie boy cat from the corner had decided that this was his yard too so we have been emptying the contents of her litter tray (this is gross I know) in areas around the yard where meanie cat stalks about & where our feet wont find it & it seems to be making meanie cat stay away. Our kitty has been "fixed" so she isnt going on heat, this cat from the corner is just one big bully of a cat!!! The water is a great idea, I'd go with that one....I will try it too :o)
2006-11-20 21:18:57 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs D 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem, I use the water bottle thing but it hardly works. These cats not only pick fights w/ my cat who can handle his own but then raid his food and water bowl. I've picked these cats up and directed them to the other side of the fence(i wouldn't never hurt them) where their home is. But I don't think their owners care were they go and what they do. So I'm planing on turning them kitties in. I suggest you do the same. That way they will get fixed and find proper homes. If not others will come around and soon you'll have 10 cats all kicking it in your yard and that isn't cool (there are 7 in mine 6 girls). Do your kitty a favor and get rid of this bad boy. She's had a hard enough time as it is. Good luck to you and ur kitty.
2006-11-21 08:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by Neev 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is she spayed? If not then do so right away. The unneutered tom is scent marking and waiting for her to come out so that he can mate her. Try going out and chucking water over him when he is there. Your cat is terrified. Why not let her stay indoors. Provide her with a litter tray. Some cats just like to be indoor cats. "helping" (forcing) them out would be unkind under these circumstances.
2006-11-21 07:44:43 · answer #3 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A LARGE WATER PISTOL - it's a safe way of detering the cat (just mind it's eyes). you have to get the big cat out of your garden then she will feel secure enough to go out. get a litter tray also so that if she is too frightened she has somewhere to go. it's not ideal but it'l save you haveing wee all over your carpet. if the big cat is stray you could have it caught and taken away to be re-homed.
2006-11-21 08:45:06 · answer #4 · answered by Georgia W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first answerer. Yes, definitely spray with water every time you see him. I would also want to make sure my little girl hasn't been hurt by him. Even if she seems ok I'd take her to the vet to make sure. She has been neutered hasn't she? That could also be the reason why she doesn't want to go out, she's sending out signals but doesn't want anything to do with this cat. Hope she's ok.
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2006-11-21 05:20:13 · answer #5 · answered by Clare 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No cats are 'sweet'.
Keep it inside for good. I'm sick to death of cleaning up other peoples cat s*** from our nice garden. What is the point of having cats if theyre just left out to roam around?? Why should we have to clean up after them. If i wanted cat s*** in my garden, then i would go out and get a cat!!
2006-11-21 16:08:48 · answer #6 · answered by S 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Fill a spray bottle with water and squirt him every time he comes around. It's important to not yell at him while you're doing this, or it will let him know he is only going to get squirted when you are present. Just walk up and spray. He should get the hint. This worked for me! Good luck to your precious little baby.
2006-11-21 05:06:46 · answer #7 · answered by Rebecca 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Hi, You don't say if your little lady is spayed or not, if not she may be coming into season and that's why you have the unwelcome visitor. I wouldn't force her to go out, get her a litter tray and I'm sure when she's ready she will venture forth again.
2006-11-21 05:15:57 · answer #8 · answered by Roxy. 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The best deterrants to unwanted cats are dogs and water. Take your pick. One or two applications should do the trick!
2006-11-21 09:35:51 · answer #9 · answered by PetLover 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is she fixed. alot of the time the males like to dominate the females. i have a fixed cat and everytime she goes out the male cats around bother her so i think its a way of dominating her... good luck.
2006-11-21 05:19:38 · answer #10 · answered by tangela 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋