My cat cannot stand being inside.

Question
Hi!

I've got a question for you. My cat, a 3 year old male, had just recently undergone a very bad infection in his left paw. During this time, I'd like to keep him indoors so that the situation doesn't happen again. However I don't think my cat likes that idea. He sits and stares at the garden door for hours, meowing his lungs out. When I ignore him, he does it louder. When I pet him or move him away, he instantly runs back. Im starting to find it hard to sleep because of that constant meow. He usually is allowed out, and its been happening for the past 4 days now, he doesn't seem to be tired of it. Please help!

Many thanks,
Adam

Answer
Adam,


A cat that is used to going outside, especially a hunter type cat, then keeping him inside is going to greatly upset him.

Have you tried a cat door? If it is safe outside from coyotes, dogs, etc. I would let him out. If not you both will be miserable. But I would keep him inside at night. That is the most dangerous time for a cat to be out. Most importantly, make sure the cat is neutered! Don't let him out if he is a tomcat until you neuter him or you WILL have problems and injuries!

Accidents can happen to cats, even inside cats.

To help you both sleep, play with him before you go to bed, preferably with something like a pet laser light. Then feed him a an of cat food. From being tired from playing and having a full tummy, he should sleep.

Tabbi