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Keeping My Cat Inside
I have a beautiful one, almost two year old, orange, neutered male tabby who was born to my cat, and henceforth has spent his whole life as my family cat. Unfortunately he has one problem, he likes to go outside.
Recently we took him to the vet to get his shots done and the vet told us to keep him inside. We followed her advice, now he cries at the door to go out frequently and he's used to getting whatever he wants - like the king. I decided to read an article. This article discussed how allowing a cat to go outside can quarter the cat's life.
My cat is my baby and I want to have him for years and years. Seeing him cry every night breaks my heart but I don't want to let him outside, I just want him to be happy being inside.
Any ideas for getting him used to this whole transitioning? I know that this will require work on my part and I'm willing to do that.
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This must be hard-for both of you.
The trick is that young cats and kittens love exercise and stimulation more so than slower older cats.
I would firstly suggest buying lots of toys from your local pet store to keep him entertained. Play with him as much as you are able during the day, and he'll get tired at night time and won't want to go outside but will want to sleep.
Also keeping a clean litter tray inside at all times means he'll use that rather than find the need to go outside to the toilet.
Once cats have been outside they know the adventures they can get up to so wish to continue. Hoewever over time because your cat is so young to can train him to forget about outside.
Perhaps also invest in a scratching pole to entertain him. Tabby cats don't climb trees, so your lucky in the respect that he won't be going completely mad climbing funiture if he's bored.
Good luck :)
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