My cat was in a terrible catfight this summer and his vet bill ended up being about $600.00. Needless to say, he's a lover, not a fighter. Since then I have kept him inside. Obviously I can't afford for this to happen again and I see the other cat on a pretty regular basis. I don't let my cat out and he meows continuously. Outside of hollering at him or shooing him away from me, what can make him stop??
2006-12-13 08:08:42 · 8 answers · asked by georgiarose_01 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yes, I'm sure my cat is nuetered.
Thanks for the website, here and there and after, I'll check it out!
I got him from the Humane Society Shelter a year ago. He is about 2 years old.
2006-12-13 08:26:42 · update #1
You may want to try remote correction when your cat starts to meow during the night. This could consist of using an air can or water spray bottle, or tossing a soda can filled with a few coins. Another option is to put some type of noise making device, such as a vacuum cleaner, on a remote switch. Using one of these methods will startle your cat and get her to stop the behavior. The important thing to remember is that your cat must not realize you are the one responsible for the correction.
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2006-12-13 08:13:41 · answer #1 · answered by LOTR4EVER 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is terrible! Thank goodness your kitty is okay! I also have a male neutered kitty who used to go out all the time. I recently moved to a big city and needless to say, he does not go out anymore. Anyway, an indoor cat has a lifespan of about 15 years whereas an outdoor cat only has a lifespan of about 5 years. Regardless of how mad he is about being inside, you are protecting him. When my kitty howls and whines at the door, I usually pick him up and hold him or play with him...anything to take his attention off of going outside. Good luck!
2006-12-13 08:24:24 · answer #2 · answered by Summer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that the cat has access to a window. They will not be bothered as much by being inside if they can see outside.
2006-12-13 09:34:34 · answer #3 · answered by mr. anonymous 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does he have another animal to hang around with. I have 2 kitties and when one is "missing"-usually cuddeling with my daughter-the other one is crying for him/her. Does your cat have enough toys to play with? I agree, if you are worried about your kitty getting hurt again I would take him/her out on a leash. It will be very difficult at first. Good Luck.
2006-12-13 08:25:55 · answer #4 · answered by One and ONLY 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats are masters of persistence- especially if they see you're paying attention to him.
If you have a room you can cat-proof and close the door to, you might try closing him in there if he gets too loud: Sometimes when my cats get too rowdy playing while I'm trying to sleep, I close them out of the bedroom. And they're usually quiet when I let them back in again.
Good luck!
2006-12-13 08:12:55 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it out on a leash.When in the house,,give it a paper bag to play with,,they love climbing in it. Give it different stuff to do in the house.Try new toys etc.
2006-12-13 08:12:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
generally cats that are fixed are more mellow than those that aren't. are you POSITIVE he's fixed ?
our cat - who is fixed - goes out front on a harness and leash.
it took time to get him to deal with that but if he wants out thats the only way we permit it. he's tied down so he doesn't go anywhere and we keep our eye on him. even then he still WHINES to go outside. cats are social animals - thats' just how they are
2006-12-13 08:12:34 · answer #7 · answered by bbq 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the pound and let him choose a buddy. He'll have a friend and will settle down.
2006-12-13 08:15:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋