I am actually asking for a friend. She has an old sick dog that she is taking care of, and her neighbor, who does not take care of his cats, lets them roam, and they are starting to hang out on her porch, walk all over her new car, and do their business under her porch. If these cats were in good health, it wouldn't be an issue, but she said that their eyes and nose are draining and look infested. Can a dog get what ever the cats have, and is there anything to "mark" her territory to keep the cats away. The owner of the cats is not a real nice man, not easy to deal with. Any and all suggestions besides causing harm to the cats are greatly appreciated. Thank you
2007-03-01 13:46:08 · 17 answers · asked by MommaSchmitt 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
First, most infections or whatever aren't transmittable from species to species, so the dog is probably safe - but to keep wandering cats away: for stationary locations (like a porch) carefully space out some common mothballs (cats hate the smell of camphor) - they also hate water, so a squirtgun might chase them away (?? or a sprinkler ??)
2007-03-01 16:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by lochmessy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the cats truely look ill then she should probably call animal control and ask someone to check on them not just because a lot of illnesses a cat has can be caught by a dog or even a child but because the cats need help. If she does not want to do that there are garden products that will pretty much repel cats (The cats do not like the smell. It won't hurt them just make them not want to be around it) . A lawn and garden store can advise her. She may also find that plain old red pepper or cinnamon sprnkled around will turn them off and away.
2007-03-01 16:48:25 · answer #2 · answered by A F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may smell a little, but put moth balls in cut up nylon stockings, knotted on both ends and throw a bunch under the porch, the smell will drive them away. You can also go to a pet supply store and see if they sell anything that you can spray around the porch to chase the cats away.
If the man is not taking care of the cats, it might be kinder to have animal control come and take them away. They can catch them in live traps (traps that just catch them in a cage and do not hurt them) and if they can be treated for any illness that they might have, then can be put up for adoption. You don't have to tell the man what is being done, just do it.
2007-03-01 14:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has your friend tried turning the hose on the cats when they are on her car or porch. Cats tend to not appreciate getting a good soaking. A few times of this and they may get the hint to stay away. I wouldn't take chances on whether the cats have something the dog could catch, because yes animals do tend to carry viruses and diseases that are contagious and could harm your friends dog.
2007-03-01 13:56:36 · answer #4 · answered by Blossom_Kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not knowing what your local laws are, I suggest you get a greyhound. But on a serious note, there really is not much that you can do. Obviously talking with the neighbour will not work. So perhaps attending to the cats yourself is an option. If you can catch them you can always say they are strays and send them off to the RSPCA or call your local council. Hope this offers some help to your friend.
2007-03-01 14:12:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a Super Soaker or similar squirt gun, load it with water and about a Tablespoon or two of plain amonnia. ammonia is a urine derivative and when properly diluted is perfectly safe. squirt the cats when they enter your territory, just a few hits will do the trick, they will think that you are urinating on themn with terrifying range and accuracy. this is the worst insult in the animal kingdom and should break them of the habit. also, your dog is unlikely toi catch anything from the cats, few pathogens can cross species.
2007-03-01 13:57:27 · answer #6 · answered by marduk D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do no longer positioned out poison. Theres achievable that different animals or maybe babies, ought to get into it. There are cleaners obtainable that gets the scent out so as that they had stop going back to those spots. i'm no longer thoroughly particular approximately this yet i heard cats dont like the scent of oranges, so in line with danger you will get something like that to spray around the aspects the cats bypass.
2016-11-26 23:18:42 · answer #7 · answered by tabbitha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well to me it sounds like that the owner of the cats are not taking care of them at all, this means he may be neglecting them and they need to go to a vet ASAP, if he can't take care of them then he can't have them (no matter how much he loves them), try calling the cops to have them investigate the man and his cats, they'll know what to do.
i want to protect animals from any animal cruelty or neglection.
2007-03-01 13:56:21 · answer #8 · answered by Luna Winter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put moth balls around but if she has a dog she may not want to do that because the dog might eat them.
2007-03-01 14:17:24 · answer #9 · answered by cutiepie81289 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a big, vicious, cat eating dog. i think that would work if i were a cat.
2007-03-01 14:05:37 · answer #10 · answered by chris r 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋