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How can I Stop my outdoor cat from fighting with other cats?

How can I Stop my outdoor cat from fighting with other cats?

Chase him off with a water gun, or loud noises. Other than that, make your outdoor cat an indoor cat, or call your local Humane Society for their trap and release neutering program. Chances are the interloper is not fixed, and is being territorial with your cat.

Can you keep a stray cat away from your cat?

If your cat is outdoors, the techniques needed to keep a stray cat away from your cat may startle and disturb your cat. This is another reason why you should keep your cat indoors, at least until you are confident that the stray cat will not come back.

What’s the difference between a stray and a feral cat?

A stray cat is a pet who has been lost or abandoned, is used to contact with people and is tame enough to be adopted. A feral cat is the offspring of stray or other feral cats and is not accustomed to human contact. Feral cats are usually too fearful to be handled or adopted.

What happens if you feed a stray cat?

If your cat is exclusively outdoors and you feed him outside, you could be attracting stray cats to your yard. Not only would the stray cat want to keep coming back for the food, he would likely fight your cat for access to the food, which could place your cat at risk of serious injury and illness.

Why are my indoor cats fighting with my outdoor cats?

Separate and reintroduce warring cats. Cats in the ‘hood cruising around homes often cause indoor kitties to fight each other. This serious aggression, called redirected aggression, occurs when the cats, unable to reach the source of their angst, vent their frustration onto the nearest animal — often their best friend.

What should I do if my neighbor’s Cat is fighting?

The last thing you want to do when two cats are fighting is physically intervene, which is likely to get you badly scratched or bitten. Whenever cats get worked up, the rule is “hands off!” Never try to grab an agitated cat and never try to hold one, even if the cat is your own. Let go.

What happens when an outdoor cat sprays an indoor cat?

If the outdoor cat sprays, odor molecules can sometimes be carried in through vents or open doors or windows. This can cause your indoor cat to become even more agitated. Sometimes, indoor cats will spray in response inside the house. Like this article? Have a point of view to share? Let us know!

How can I Keep my indoor cat away from the outside?

Get a large water pistol and spray the outside cat to chase them away. There are remote controlled water sprays or noise makers that can also deter the outdoor cat. New client and New patient forms.