My boy cat has - in his excitement to chase down a marauding bird, trespassing cat, dog walkers, or (hissss!) a scary opossum, he has forgotten that glass is vertical barrier through which he cannot pass.
The resounding "KLUNK" is sometimes quite dramatic. He wobbles, then tries to play it off nonchalantly like "Whut? Nothing to see here, move along..."
2007-11-07 09:29:43 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
No worries - he has NEVER cut himself or knocked himself out, and if it were repeated behavior, you can bet I would cat-proof the door.
2007-11-07 10:58:04 · update #1
Oh yes. And the neighbor cat loves to watch him do it. My cat sits at the sliding glass door that leads to our patio. For quite some time, I didnt want him to go outside, but one of our neighbors lets his cat roam all over. They found each other and would sit and stare at each other. One day, my cat decided he wanted to be free-so he made a dash for the door. The look on his face was only topped by the cat outside who I know was laughing, if cats can laugh. I keep the kitchen window open for him now and they both can be found sitting on the couch, staring at each other.
2007-11-07 09:35:44 · answer #1 · answered by phlada64 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recently bought a clear perspex coffee table that was completely see through and almost invisible with clear panel type legs at both ends. The same day, my cat came trotting in from the garden and stopped with a shock about 1cm from the glass. I think her whisker must have just touched it and stopped her from walking straight into it and knocking herself out! I had to put a long panel of fabric from the bottom of one leg, over the table to the bottom of the other leg so that she could see there was something there. Kind of took away the wow factor from the table! So next day, I returned the table to the shop - it was too much of a risk because she just couldn't see it.
I'd suggest putting some pot plants or other obstacles in front of the patio door so that he has to walk slower - then his whiskers will feel the glass as he's approaching and hopefully stop him. :)
2007-11-07 18:04:29 · answer #2 · answered by topcat1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to live in an old house with my friend and my door wouldn't latch. If I wanted privacy I had to put a box in front of the door. Her cat used to run full speed down the hall and slam her head into my door knowing it would open...unless that box was there. I think she eventually had a flat spot on her head from doing that. And possibly sustained some brain damage as she was completely nuts. lol
2007-11-07 17:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by Angie C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can understand your cat banging his head against a window. It's invisible. But my cats like to chase each other around the house and one of them is constantly running headlong into the bathroom door frame. He'll be stunned momentarily and then just shake his head and walk away. I probably should put up a sign---"Danger, solid wall ahead." Does anyone know how to translate that into cat language?
2007-11-07 22:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by CarolSandyToes1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I saw one yesterday that had run smack into a plate glass window and was bleeding quite badly. Perhaps you should put something on the door to remind him the glass is there, a net or paper or something so it's not transparent - aside from him maybe cutting himself, repeated trauma to the head is not good for any animal.
Chalice
2007-11-07 17:42:51 · answer #5 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 6mo old kitten always seems to run into the closet door when she plays with her mouse in the entry way or run into the legs on the table and chairs. It never seems to phase her but I'm always worried that shes hurt or something.
2007-11-07 17:59:21 · answer #6 · answered by jackobee0705 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've klunked my head a thousand times over the years on everything from tree trunks (skiing), steering wheels (driving), and fists (drinking).
It doesn't even have to be transparent for me to head butt it - and I seem to be fine.
Perhaps it's that your kitty is not neutered? My wife keeps mentioning how non-fixed animals are fairly stupid, and then she looks at me a bit strangely.
2007-11-07 17:36:16 · answer #7 · answered by Andrew S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hee hee hee itsnfunny you would ask.. Just a few minutes ago I cleaned the back sliding door on the deck and a squiril was out there and Tabby ran smack into the glass to get to the squiril. I swear she half knocked her self out... Hee hee hhee
2007-11-07 17:34:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-11-07 17:32:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when my cat is running he hits his head on doors and chairs. But as long as he does not lay down or act strange then I know he is not hurt. Your kittiy should be okay but if you are worried you can check with a vet.
2007-11-07 17:35:17 · answer #10 · answered by onlythalene 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋