My cat will not leave the house. If you carry him outside, it's almost like torture. He'll try so very hard to escape your arms and run back inside. If you leave the windows or doors wide open, he'll stand and stare outside but never leave.
Is your cat afraid like this? I kind of like it because I know I'll never lose him. Love him to death :)
2007-09-08 06:25:30 · 11 answers · asked by Peekoo 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
It's probably because he's used to the inside and not very curious of the outside.I sometimes let my cat come out but he just sits by the doorway and doesn't go out.If I carry him out, then he'll run away with all his might.I think he'll go out when he wants to.Until then, just keep him comfortable; inside. :)
2007-09-08 09:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cats go outside, but don't leave the deck, they sun and play and catch bugs without their paws ever touching grass! It's great that your cat is frightened, do not take him outside anymore to keep that healthy fear. He'll live longer and pest free. For car rides to the vets, place him in a small carrier, drape a dark towel over it so he can't see what's happening. He'll be less traumatized that way. Good luck!
2007-09-08 07:02:09 · answer #2 · answered by i_8_the_canary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is afraid to go outside...don't force him to do it. It is much safer for your cat to be indoors anyway..there are way too many things that can happen to a cat outside. Feel lucky that he does not want to go out there.
2007-09-08 07:12:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry for your loss! It is normal to be sad and not want to have to deal with anything! You have to do it! The longer you wait the worse it will be! Call a friend to come over and take you out to the mall or go to eat somewhere! Have them pick you up at your house and tell them that they cannot let you back out! Good Luck
2016-04-03 21:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes my brothers cat is just like this too - taking her to the vet once a year is a tramatic experience. if you want her to not be as scared, i would suggest picking her up and holding her with the front door open but NOT go outside... then let her sit with the door open and see what she does. little by little...
2007-09-08 06:30:36 · answer #5 · answered by LISA 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your cat knows better than you. Cats should never be allowed to go outside. It is too dangerous. There a myriad of predators, diseases, and the threat of being hit by cars. Leave him inside where he wants to be....smart kitty.
2007-09-08 08:00:29 · answer #6 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Awh yew got a lil house cat my cat goes out but only in my neighbors garden she will neva go very far i quite like it coz my other cat got hit by a car :( so i like noing where she is
2007-09-08 07:03:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,my cat likes to go out and I wish she didn't. You are lucky! My next cat will be an inside only cat.It is safer that way.
2007-09-08 06:30:53 · answer #8 · answered by ponygirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but it's good yours is. You won't have him pesting to go out. It's better to keep cats indoors.
2007-09-08 06:33:07 · answer #9 · answered by mattgo64 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a true HOUSE CAT. Just leave him be. Please do not attempt to put him outside. It will freek him out totally.
2007-09-08 06:33:18 · answer #10 · answered by woodster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋