Okay here goes I have 2 dogs and 4 cats all fixed of course. I asked this same question on another site and all I got was rude and mean answers. We are moving and I would like some opinions on how to transport animals and how to make them comfy? Also--my male cat always gets outside I know that is dangerous to let a cat outside but trust me I did everything (squirt bottle, bodyguard at the door lol and he even scratched out the screen to get out) so anyway I let him out well now during the day he used the litter box but at night he either pees on my son's bed or my daughter's bed. If I let him out at night he is fine--I feel bad putting him out at night because I am not around every minute to let him back in like I am during the day. Any suggestions???? This is my son's favorite cat???
2007-01-09 03:05:51 · 11 answers · asked by Tammy P 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I don't understand your question. Are you moving or did you just move and what does this have to do with letting your cat out? I don't understand.
2007-01-09 03:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The suggestion to make sure the new place is set up and then bring the cats over last will work really well, I've done that. Make sure you have a carrier for each animal, there are temporary cardboard ones available in pet stores, but it depends on how long your trip is.
The peeing on the bed problem can be solved either by closing those bedroom doors at night to keep the cat out and making sure he has a litter box, or putting the cat in a separate room at night, with a litter box, bed, food, water and toys. If you have already moved, he may be trying to mark his territory.
Our cats spend the night in the basement where they have everything they need, otherwise we wouldn't get any sleep. One of them is an indoor cat, one is an indoor/outdoor cat (he's an adopted feral stray). I would prefer him to be indoors every night but we have to do things on his terms since he's used to being out. Some nights he's in and some he's out. On the nights he's out, he finds a place to go and sleep, and he's waiting at the door in the morning to come in and eat.
I think your cat will be OK if he's out all night and you're not able to let him back in. He'll just go hunting and then probably find somewhere to sleep. If you can, try to get a collar and ID tag on him, but if not, then at least have him microchipped. Then you'll have a way to track him down if he should wander off. If you have already moved, try keeping him in for a while, maybe a week, so he gets used to his new house and knows how to find his way home. Cats are more attached to places rather than people, and he might decide to return to the old house. The dogs will probably be OK when you move, they are more attached to their people than to any particular place. Make sure they have collars and ID tags also.
Good luck to you!
2007-01-09 03:49:10 · answer #2 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He may have a urinary tract infection. They usually start going in inappropriate places-because they associate the pain with the litterbox. Cats are very susceptible to these, males urinary tract can become blocked which can be fatal.
It could be a behavioral thing too. You have 4 cats-how many boxes do you have?
Ideally you should have 1 box per cat. Don't use scented litter-some tolerate it some don't and will eliminate inappropriately. Use an unscented clumping or generic clay litter.
Remove any solid waste on a daily basis, think of a toilet. Would you want to use a toilet that hasn't been flushed in a week? Completely clean the boxes once a week.
Especially if he's a large cat-remove the cover from the box-if you have one-he might be uncomfortable.
As for moving-kennel the animals in pet taxis-with a blanket, fav toy etc. You may want to talk to your vet about a mild tranquilizer before the trip-especially if its a long one and the animal is easily stressed. I wouldn't feed them the night before or the day of the move-vomit is not fun. Bring water for them.
Good luck
2007-01-09 03:31:25 · answer #3 · answered by TommyGirl869 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as moving, there are many comfortable carriers in make now, if you're taking a plane, the airline has rules on how they transport pets.
Unfortunately for you, you're going to have to let him out at night, or lock him up with the litter box. I don't really reccomend either, but, behavioral problems in adult cats are hard to fix, and it's much easier and less time consuming to just put them out. When he wants to come back in, he'll wait by the door. Or, if you prefer, there are cat doors available now, that only open for the cat with the collar remote.
2007-01-09 03:20:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Concerning the moving part, ask your vet for something to relax your pets during the trip. It's something like doggy/kitty valium, it will make the trip better for both of you.
Concerning the cat going out at night, pet door would be best....but if renting like I was when my cat did the same thing, it's not practical. If weather permits, cut a small "L" shape in the corner of one of your screens and leave the window up slightly this way he can come and go during the night.
2007-01-09 05:50:20 · answer #5 · answered by trouble421muah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do you have carriers for the animals???
make each carrier seem homey to your pets by placing something in the carrier that smells like you--an old t shirt, dirty sox--something smelling of you.
place a couple of toys in th ecarriers, aldso.
stop every so often to walk the animals if you are driving--they will need food and water and exercise--depending on how far you are moving.
kitties do not klike collars and harnesses unless they were brought up wearing them, but they are a good idea if you ae travelling and need a way to control the cat....put a figure8 harness on backw3ards, so the neck is not pinched and sop the leassh comes out under the cxhest--kitty will walk or tolerate the harness best that way.
if yo have a vet and you are moving a long way away, you mightr need to medicate the most active kitty--i do not like doing that--it is hard for them to drink, do their business and such--i talk to my kitty and splain everything to him as if he were a 3 year old kid--
he still protests. but we do go on road trips on occasion so he knows the car is not all bad.....
good luck.
your kitty that wats out all the time probably needs to guard your home against invaders-----that is his job. make sure he is neutered. a neutered kitty wanders less. a not neutered kitty is loking to mate with anything he can find and will end his life sooner than a fixed kitty.
2007-01-09 03:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by z-hag 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is mainly for the cats. Keep them in a separate room so they won't get stressed or scared from the coming and goings of things being moved. When the new place is set up bring them in last. As far as your indoor out door kitty. Is there a way you can make a little kitty door where he can come and go as he pleases? Possibly one for the garage so at least he can get to shelter.
2007-01-09 03:13:32 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get an outdoor cat enclosure. My cats like to go out and watch bugs, birds, etc... So I trained them to go walkies on halter and leash... they siff around, ec. and then I put them in an outdoor cat enclosure. It is really a huge post and chain-link kennel meant for a dog. I bought it from Petsmart and measure 13ft long x 7ft wide by 7ft. high and with a tarpaulin "roof." I made "tunnels" out of boxes, put in large logs and small pine trees to make the kennel an interesting place to hang out in for the cats. They love it there (when it in't raingin or too cold). Now I can leave them outside for a while without worrying that they'd jump the fence and run into racoons.
2007-01-09 03:33:41 · answer #8 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cat's peeing on the beds is a way to tell you that it is very ticked off. Cats love it outdoors at night. This is when they see the other cats and hunt mice and rats.
2007-01-09 03:11:36 · answer #9 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like thats his way of telling ou he wants to be outside hunting and not inside....sorry...sounds behavioural...good luck
on the other hand you might want to get his urine checked and make sure he doesn't have an infection...good luck..smile
hopefully you live in an area where he can go into the woods instead of the street....
i like the idea from the poster below.. a kitty door to the garage!!! nice suggestion...smile
2007-01-09 03:12:37 · answer #10 · answered by marnibrown1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋