He even made a hole in the screen door so he could go out and come in to eat, but then he leaves.
2007-07-29 05:28:35 · 7 answers · asked by Normal 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
my cat is neutered
2007-07-29 05:54:19 · update #1
Well, let me just bet my next paycheck that this cat is NOT neutered--right??? He's out prowling around finding lady friends to mate with. Get him in to your vet and have him neutered. He'll be staying home--guaranteed! He'll no longer have that sexual mating urge. Hope this answers your question.
2007-07-29 05:47:05 · answer #1 · answered by sharon w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your cat indoors. If that means shutting him in a room that has no outside access for a few months until he gets used to the idea, do that. Cats love to be outdoors where they can chase bugs and birds. But cats that live outdoors don't live very long. There are too many ugly diseases, cars, and predators. The average life of a cat outdoors is less than 5 years. Indoor-only cats live more than 15.
If you keep your cat inside, with plenty of good food, petting, and toys to keep him happy, he will eventually get so used to it that he won't try to escape anymore. Even then, don't leave the outside door open when your cat is where he could get out. He may be more hesitant, but cats will eventually want to see what's beyond the door and once he's out, he may run away. Always, if your outside doors or windows are left open, the cat should be safely closed away in another room.
By the way, if you really want to keep letting your cat out for enjoyment, there are lots of products, like kitty playpens, that would allow him to enjoy the sunshine and watch the bugs and birds without escaping.
2007-07-29 12:37:25 · answer #2 · answered by L H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once had a cat leave me because she preferred a neighbors house. I knew where she was, and went & got her a couple of times, but finally gave up because she kept going back. But I have had many cats since & they have all loved spending time in my company. The lovely siamese mix I own now, I can't hardly put down! My point is you can't know what's going on in that little head. Just be glad he's comming back to eat. If you don't push it, or get in his face too much he may come to you for some attention eventually. Let HIM make the first move.
2007-07-29 12:41:34 · answer #3 · answered by saturdays child 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he neutered? If not, that is why he is leaving. You need to have him fixed.
If he is, then he may have some buddies he is going around to spend time with and you need to be sure he is vaccinated with FVRCP to prevent upper respiratoryinfections and FELV to prevent feline leukemia.
Also, check with the vet that did the surgery and make sure both testicles were removed. Alot of the time, if one is left undecended, and vet's cannot feel the other one, they will assume he was born with only one and leave the other one in. He won'tbe able to breed, because the sperm are sterile, but eh testosterone/hormones are still present.
Good luck
2007-07-29 12:33:36 · answer #4 · answered by Shay P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats need to have their freedom every once-in-a-while, so let him have it. This time, you could create a small, fenced area for him to play in. He'll love you for that and at the same time, having fun. :)
2007-07-29 12:39:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't let him out. He wants to escape!
2007-07-29 12:32:08 · answer #6 · answered by Rachael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He doesnt like you...or living there....let him go
2007-07-29 12:37:33 · answer #7 · answered by kajun 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋