My friend had to give up her cat because her son was allergic to him. I offered to "foster" him until we could find a permanent home for him. He is three years old and he is not neutered. I had him for a week and he meowed (more like yeowling) constantly. The only time he stopped was when I would pet him. I would pet him 24/7 if I could but not possible with work and kids. Anyway, one of my kids left the door open for a split second and he was gone. Two days later my friend opened her back door and there he was. Thank God! We were both extremely worried about him. I also should mention that at her home he was an indoor/outdoor cat. During his brief stay with me, he was strictly indoors because we live in the city and I just don't think it is safe for cats outside. Anyway, he is a very good cat but I am worried that if he goes to another home they will not be able to handle his crying and he will most likely try to escape. Will having him neutered help? Looking for ideas.Thanks
2006-12-17 21:22:06 · 6 answers · asked by aries99 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Oh, I guess I should also mention I have two cats (both of them fixed) of my own and he did enjoy their company so he wasn't lonely.
2006-12-17 21:42:42 · update #1
Neutering is definitely a good place to start! Male tomcats want to go out prowling for females in heat, which they can hear and smell, which may be causing his escapist behavior. And most often when they find a female in heat, there will be other males around her too, and they all fight over her (hmm, sounds like people too, :) ) Tomcats have those two major focuses: breeding and fighting. Neutered males live much longer and are happier, make better pets, also much less inclined to spray all over your house!
As far as the meowing, fixing him may or may not change that. Like people, some are just more noisy than others.
2006-12-17 22:01:41 · answer #1 · answered by Nelly Wetmore 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah he may be damage hungry or thirsty, If he's sitting by technique of a door attempt letting him in if he's following you and meowing he may opt for interest. attempt replacing his foodstuff and water first. If he doesn't stop then, attempt starting the doorways contained in the abode. If he keeps meowing verify him over. If he keeps meowing enable him outside, if he doesn't opt for outside play a activity with him. If that doesnt artwork sparkling out his muddle field. If he remains meowing call the vet. sturdy success.
2016-11-27 01:44:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having him neutered will make his life, and yours, much easier. He's probably going stir crazy shut in if he's used to being outside some of the time and an unneutered male will be looking for females around now.
2006-12-17 22:55:36 · answer #3 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try meowing back at the cat. Cats don't like being mocked. The more he does it, the more you do it back. Make sure you are louder than he is. Keep doing it and don't give up. Remember it's always darkest before the dawn. If you stop before he does, then he will know who's boss and never stop meowing. You have to be the Alpha cat. So meow back at him like you are the biggest lion out there. Eventually he will cower in the corner like the little domestic feline that he is and your problem will be over.
If that doesn't work, try barking at him.
2006-12-17 22:46:40 · answer #4 · answered by SexyKelli 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Maybe neutering will cure that- esp since he's used to being inside and outside. FYI all pets that aren't used for breeding purposes should be neutered... (Do you know how many kittens 1 intact male can produce in a year? And how many of them will be wanted and cared for... pets should be neutered.) Aside from that, I think the answer is that the cat is obviously missing his former environment- it may never be happy at your house. Try neutering and go from there.
Just edited it... after re-reading yours...
2006-12-17 21:32:42 · answer #5 · answered by boots&hank 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Meow to get attention, perhaps.
2006-12-17 22:01:20 · answer #6 · answered by RunSueRun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋