My 4 yr old male cat is scavenging in garbage bins making him very ill how can I stop him doing this?

Question

He has a very healthy appitite until his rumaging causes his discomfort and then he wont eat anything which results in a costly trip to the vets.

Answer 1

If you let him out, stop doing it. Keep him inside. If he absolutely must have his outdoor time, get him these Kittywalk things that are designed to allow cats limited access to outdoors, but keeps them from straying from your yard.

Answer 2

The ONLY way you can prevent this is to keep him inside. It'll take some adjustment, but that's the only thing I can think of. My cat experienced the same thing, plus he got glass in his paw and got into fights and lost. Even though he wanted to go out, he didn't always get what he wanted. One time he got locked in my neighbor's garage over a weekend. He was really hungry when he got home. He brought live and dead rabbits into the house, too. Fleas were a problem because he kept picking them up outside so that was solved when he was 100% inside, too. The list can be endless. Since I loved him I didn't want him to have to suffer these problems so that's why I kept him inside. He slept all day anyway. I think he lived longer because I kept him inside. (Note: He was already fixed so that was not a contributing factor.)

Answer 3

Well, the very basic answer is to take him away from the smelly bins. Most pet cats can be put in a cage to control their food intake, and to train them on house rules.

Entice him with food from pet stores, and reward him with treats each time he behaves in eating his food.

If after all that he still continues, a reliable vet could give you a better advice. Hopefully he doesn't get really sick.

There is a profession called "Animal Behaviorist" just like "Animal Trainers." They usually go to your house and you can tell them about your pet dilemma. They will tell you what to do and even show you how to do it. Ask your vet for referrals.

Goodluck!

Answer 4

Put kitty proof locks on the cans and squirt him in the face with a spray bottle when he tries to get into the garbage he will learn

Answer 5

I keep mine inside. You would be better off if yours was inside too, if that is not an option, You can offer him food 24/7 free feed him quality dry and maybe give him wet 2xday to help keep him full.....Some people will shoot cats digging in trash cans, they view them as large rats/ scavengers...

Answer 6

First of all is he an outdoor cat ?If so, take him to the vet and have him/her check fr stomac alsures.Stomac alsures make animals eat stuff they shouldn't eat,like,in your case,garbge.
hopes this helps
Hannah Montanna