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pee on carpet in closet
We just moved to a new house and I've decided to keep my orange tabby inside
because the street is busier and he's been less friendly to cats visiting the yard lately, he got in a really bad fight at our old place! I like to leave the door open (with the screen door shut) so that he can look outside, hear the birds, etc., because he really missed it. However, yesterday, there was a little cat that wanders into our yard and when he saw her he started hissing, etc., then later went and took a long pee in the corner of my (carpeted) closet. He has only sprayed a couple times in his life, so it's probably the stress of the move and the other cat. But do you think I'm going to have to refrain from leaving the door open so he can see outside since other cats do wander into the yard? And maybe it's too hard on him to be able to look outside but not go out? Any advice or replies are welcome. Thanks! Kirsten |
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"k conover" wrote in message ... We just moved to a new house and I've decided to keep my orange tabby inside because the street is busier and he's been less friendly to cats visiting the yard lately, he got in a really bad fight at our old place! I like to leave the door open (with the screen door shut) so that he can look outside, hear the birds, etc., because he really missed it. However, yesterday, there was a little cat that wanders into our yard and when he saw her he started hissing, etc., then later went and took a long pee in the corner of my (carpeted) closet. He has only sprayed a couple times in his life, so it's probably the stress of the move and the other cat. But do you think I'm going to have to refrain from leaving the door open so he can see outside since other cats do wander into the yard? And maybe it's too hard on him to be able to look outside but not go out? Any advice or replies are welcome. Thanks! Kirsten This is a known problem when indoor cats see outdoor cats. It is possible that you may need to keep the door closed (as you suggested). However, first I would try Feliway. Feliway is used for behavior modification and can be very useful in reducing stress. It is available as plug-in diffusers (with refills available) and as a spray. I use the plug-ins so it can be working all the time, and I keep them in two different rooms. The spray is excellent for an occasional use (such as spraying the carrier about 20 minutes before you take your cat to the vet). I like to order mine from ValleyVet (http://www.valleyvet.com). They have better prices than most others, and there is no charge for shipping. The last time I check, they listed Feliway for $29.95 for a diffuser with one bottle of Feliway. It is also available as a spray for $15.95. It's a great product MaryL Photos of Duffy and Holly (pictorial history of my blind cat Duffy's integration into our household): Duffy, Part I: The Introduction -- http://tinyurl.com/8y54 Duffy, Part II: Life at Home -- http://tinyurl.com/8y56 |
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"k conover" wrote in message ... We just moved to a new house and I've decided to keep my orange tabby inside because the street is busier and he's been less friendly to cats visiting the yard lately, he got in a really bad fight at our old place! I like to leave the door open (with the screen door shut) so that he can look outside, hear the birds, etc., because he really missed it. However, yesterday, there was a little cat that wanders into our yard and when he saw her he started hissing, etc., then later went and took a long pee in the corner of my (carpeted) closet. He has only sprayed a couple times in his life, so it's probably the stress of the move and the other cat. But do you think I'm going to have to refrain from leaving the door open so he can see outside since other cats do wander into the yard? And maybe it's too hard on him to be able to look outside but not go out? Any advice or replies are welcome. Thanks! Kirsten This is a known problem when indoor cats see outdoor cats. It is possible that you may need to keep the door closed (as you suggested). However, first I would try Feliway. Feliway is used for behavior modification and can be very useful in reducing stress. It is available as plug-in diffusers (with refills available) and as a spray. I use the plug-ins so it can be working all the time, and I keep them in two different rooms. The spray is excellent for an occasional use (such as spraying the carrier about 20 minutes before you take your cat to the vet). I like to order mine from ValleyVet (http://www.valleyvet.com). They have better prices than most others, and there is no charge for shipping. The last time I check, they listed Feliway for $29.95 for a diffuser with one bottle of Feliway. It is also available as a spray for $15.95. It's a great product MaryL Photos of Duffy and Holly (pictorial history of my blind cat Duffy's integration into our household): Duffy, Part I: The Introduction -- http://tinyurl.com/8y54 Duffy, Part II: Life at Home -- http://tinyurl.com/8y56 |
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"k conover" wrote in message ... We just moved to a new house and I've decided to keep my orange tabby inside because the street is busier and he's been less friendly to cats visiting the yard lately, he got in a really bad fight at our old place! I like to leave the door open (with the screen door shut) so that he can look outside, hear the birds, etc., because he really missed it. However, yesterday, there was a little cat that wanders into our yard and when he saw her he started hissing, etc., then later went and took a long pee in the corner of my (carpeted) closet. He has only sprayed a couple times in his life, so it's probably the stress of the move and the other cat. But do you think I'm going to have to refrain from leaving the door open so he can see outside since other cats do wander into the yard? And maybe it's too hard on him to be able to look outside but not go out? Any advice or replies are welcome. Thanks! Kirsten This is a known problem when indoor cats see outdoor cats. It is possible that you may need to keep the door closed (as you suggested). However, first I would try Feliway. Feliway is used for behavior modification and can be very useful in reducing stress. It is available as plug-in diffusers (with refills available) and as a spray. I use the plug-ins so it can be working all the time, and I keep them in two different rooms. The spray is excellent for an occasional use (such as spraying the carrier about 20 minutes before you take your cat to the vet). I like to order mine from ValleyVet (http://www.valleyvet.com). They have better prices than most others, and there is no charge for shipping. The last time I check, they listed Feliway for $29.95 for a diffuser with one bottle of Feliway. It is also available as a spray for $15.95. It's a great product MaryL Photos of Duffy and Holly (pictorial history of my blind cat Duffy's integration into our household): Duffy, Part I: The Introduction -- http://tinyurl.com/8y54 Duffy, Part II: Life at Home -- http://tinyurl.com/8y56 |
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"k conover" wrote in message
... We just moved to a new house and I've decided to keep my orange tabby inside because the street is busier and he's been less friendly to cats visiting the yard lately, he got in a really bad fight at our old place! I like to leave the door open (with the screen door shut) so that he can look outside, hear the birds, etc., because he really missed it. However, yesterday, there was a little cat that wanders into our yard and when he saw her he started hissing, etc., then later went and took a long pee in the corner of my (carpeted) closet. He has only sprayed a couple times in his life, so it's probably the stress of the move and the other cat. But do you think I'm going to have to refrain from leaving the door open so he can see outside since other cats do wander into the yard? And maybe it's too hard on him to be able to look outside but not go out? Any advice or replies are welcome. Thanks! Kirsten Hi Kristen , Can you fence your yard so he can go out side. It would also keep the other cats out . Alison |
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"k conover" wrote in message
... We just moved to a new house and I've decided to keep my orange tabby inside because the street is busier and he's been less friendly to cats visiting the yard lately, he got in a really bad fight at our old place! I like to leave the door open (with the screen door shut) so that he can look outside, hear the birds, etc., because he really missed it. However, yesterday, there was a little cat that wanders into our yard and when he saw her he started hissing, etc., then later went and took a long pee in the corner of my (carpeted) closet. He has only sprayed a couple times in his life, so it's probably the stress of the move and the other cat. But do you think I'm going to have to refrain from leaving the door open so he can see outside since other cats do wander into the yard? And maybe it's too hard on him to be able to look outside but not go out? Any advice or replies are welcome. Thanks! Kirsten Hi Kristen , Can you fence your yard so he can go out side. It would also keep the other cats out . Alison |
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"k conover" wrote in message
... We just moved to a new house and I've decided to keep my orange tabby inside because the street is busier and he's been less friendly to cats visiting the yard lately, he got in a really bad fight at our old place! I like to leave the door open (with the screen door shut) so that he can look outside, hear the birds, etc., because he really missed it. However, yesterday, there was a little cat that wanders into our yard and when he saw her he started hissing, etc., then later went and took a long pee in the corner of my (carpeted) closet. He has only sprayed a couple times in his life, so it's probably the stress of the move and the other cat. But do you think I'm going to have to refrain from leaving the door open so he can see outside since other cats do wander into the yard? And maybe it's too hard on him to be able to look outside but not go out? Any advice or replies are welcome. Thanks! Kirsten Hi Kristen , Can you fence your yard so he can go out side. It would also keep the other cats out . Alison |
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Alison, I really can't afford to fence right now...plus he could probably
scale a fence and be out in a flash....I've read a lot of stuff about the Feliway after MaryL's post and I'm going to try that...I'll let you all know what happens! Kirsten "Alison" wrote in message ... "k conover" wrote in message ... We just moved to a new house and I've decided to keep my orange tabby inside because the street is busier and he's been less friendly to cats visiting the yard lately, he got in a really bad fight at our old place! I like to leave the door open (with the screen door shut) so that he can look outside, hear the birds, etc., because he really missed it. However, yesterday, there was a little cat that wanders into our yard and when he saw her he started hissing, etc., then later went and took a long pee in the corner of my (carpeted) closet. He has only sprayed a couple times in his life, so it's probably the stress of the move and the other cat. But do you think I'm going to have to refrain from leaving the door open so he can see outside since other cats do wander into the yard? And maybe it's too hard on him to be able to look outside but not go out? Any advice or replies are welcome. Thanks! Kirsten Hi Kristen , Can you fence your yard so he can go out side. It would also keep the other cats out . Alison |
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Alison, I really can't afford to fence right now...plus he could probably
scale a fence and be out in a flash....I've read a lot of stuff about the Feliway after MaryL's post and I'm going to try that...I'll let you all know what happens! Kirsten "Alison" wrote in message ... "k conover" wrote in message ... We just moved to a new house and I've decided to keep my orange tabby inside because the street is busier and he's been less friendly to cats visiting the yard lately, he got in a really bad fight at our old place! I like to leave the door open (with the screen door shut) so that he can look outside, hear the birds, etc., because he really missed it. However, yesterday, there was a little cat that wanders into our yard and when he saw her he started hissing, etc., then later went and took a long pee in the corner of my (carpeted) closet. He has only sprayed a couple times in his life, so it's probably the stress of the move and the other cat. But do you think I'm going to have to refrain from leaving the door open so he can see outside since other cats do wander into the yard? And maybe it's too hard on him to be able to look outside but not go out? Any advice or replies are welcome. Thanks! Kirsten Hi Kristen , Can you fence your yard so he can go out side. It would also keep the other cats out . Alison |
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Alison, I really can't afford to fence right now...plus he could probably
scale a fence and be out in a flash....I've read a lot of stuff about the Feliway after MaryL's post and I'm going to try that...I'll let you all know what happens! Kirsten "Alison" wrote in message ... "k conover" wrote in message ... We just moved to a new house and I've decided to keep my orange tabby inside because the street is busier and he's been less friendly to cats visiting the yard lately, he got in a really bad fight at our old place! I like to leave the door open (with the screen door shut) so that he can look outside, hear the birds, etc., because he really missed it. However, yesterday, there was a little cat that wanders into our yard and when he saw her he started hissing, etc., then later went and took a long pee in the corner of my (carpeted) closet. He has only sprayed a couple times in his life, so it's probably the stress of the move and the other cat. But do you think I'm going to have to refrain from leaving the door open so he can see outside since other cats do wander into the yard? And maybe it's too hard on him to be able to look outside but not go out? Any advice or replies are welcome. Thanks! Kirsten Hi Kristen , Can you fence your yard so he can go out side. It would also keep the other cats out . Alison |
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