We live on 9 acres of land in the forest. A young male cat has adopted us. He's a good cat and I'm considering letting him stay. Because of my wifes allergies, he has to live outside with our other cat of a couple of years. I've never seen our old cat poop. The new cat is leaving turds all over my front porch and walkway. If I can fix this annoying habit I'll take him to get him fixed and get his shots. If not I might need to take him to the pound. This morning I walked out on my front porch in the dark and barefooted only to step on a turd. How can I stop this?
2007-10-19 00:45:40 · 5 answers · asked by danthehoseman 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
As you know, cats usually bury their faeces, but when they leave them out in the open like that, they are marking their territory and signalling to other cats "keep out" or "I have a right to be here".
Not having been neutered, he will be more territorial than your other cat and therefore feels a stronger need to protect it or assert his right to be there. Never underestimate how much territory means to a cat. It's the source of food, shelter and love, all things that they cannot afford to lose, so they make every effort to deter any potential rivals.
If he gets on well with your other cat, then personally, I think you should carry out your original plan to have him neutered and vaccinated. Cats don't tend to urinate or scent mark in areas where they eat. (Food is too valuable a resource to ruin). Try placing small bowls of dry cat food in different locations around the affected areas.
Hope this helps.
2007-10-19 03:10:20 · answer #1 · answered by Michele the Louis Wain cat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry it happens to a lot of cats. It maybe hard to try and get her to use the tray now that she has been doing it since she arrived however have you tried enticing her in with treats and her favorite toys because the more time she spends in the litter tray the more she feels comfortable and safe knowing that it is not a threat to her, you could also try placing her in the tray every time you think she might need to go to the toilet.
2016-05-23 16:37:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No cat can resist a box of sandbox sand. Stick one out there for him and your turds will find a new home.
At least you didn't step barefoot on headless mice lined up on the step for you..... I've done that. Not a nice feeling either.
2007-10-19 15:47:23 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give him a litter tray on your porch but it could be the other cat objecting to the strays presence or could it be another animal all together Foxes produce similar sized spoor to cats
2007-10-19 01:14:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simply put a litterbox near the walk way and porch, and teach him how to use it. place the kitty into the box, and gently take his front paws and show him how to dig in the litterbox. he'll get the idea.
2007-10-19 00:49:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋