Our cat (7 months old), who has just recently started enjoying going out, has been bitten badly by another cat. She was seriously injured and the infection neary killed her. We don't want this to happe again. Anyone know how to teach young cat how to fight, or how to defend themselves???
Originally posted by kyueWhy don't you enable your kitten to live a long and happy life by keeping it indoors? If you are so concerned about your kitten, keep it inside where it has no predators (other animals, cars, mean children, etc).
Our cat (7 months old), who has just recently started enjoying going out, has been bitten badly by another cat. She was seriously injured and the infection neary killed her. We don't want this to happe again. Anyone know how to teach young cat how to fight, or how to defend themselves???
(By the way, most kittens and puppies are not fully grown until 1 year old, so that's why I emphasize that your cat is really still a kitten.)
Originally posted by SuzianneWould you treat your children the same way?
Why don't you enable your kitten to live a long and happy life by keeping it indoors? If you are so concerned about your kitten, keep it inside where it has no predators (other animals, cars, mean children, etc).
(By the way, most kittens and puppies are not fully grown until 1 year old, so that's why I emphasize that your cat is really still a kitten.)
'Mummy, can we got outside today?'
'NO! Not until you're 18...'
If the cat wants to go out, let it go out, although if you can make it safer by keeping it inside the garden, or preventing it getting out into the street, that would be useful. A cat may have a long life by keeping it indoors, but it doesn't follow that it will be a happy one. It will most likely get frustrated with it's small confines.
Originally posted by SuzianneI agree, she will be safe at home. But it appears to me that she likes to go out. She is looking at cat-flap (which is now locked) eagerly sometimes, and she tries to come out of the house when I go out.
Why don't you enable your kitten to live a long and happy life by keeping it indoors? If you are so concerned about your kitten, keep it inside where it has no predators (other animals, cars, mean children, etc).
(By the way, most kittens and puppies are not fully grown until 1 year old, so that's why I emphasize that your cat is really still a kitten.)
She likes climbing, running around, and exploring. I think she will be much happier if she has more freedome.
The problem is that there is a big fat arrogant cat bossing around in our neibourhood. The fat cat used to be a nice friendly cat before our little one started living here. The fat cat was hissing nastily when he saw her first time..
What can I do? Shall we move the house??
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Originally posted by kyueMy mum's cat had this problem for several years. After numerous injuries, he developed into a feline Chuck Norris, albeit a very fat one, and has not gained any new battle scars since. My mum often wonders why she hasn't seen the neighbour's cat in six years, but I'm going to leave that little bit of irony for the neighbour to explain to her.
I agree, she will be safe at home. But it appears to me that she likes to go out. She is looking at cat-flap (which is now locked) eagerly sometimes, and she tries to come out of the house when I go out.
She likes climbing, running around, and exploring. I think she will be much happier if she has more freedome.
The problem is that there is a big fat arr ...[text shortened]... cat was hissing nastily when he saw her first time..
What can I do? Shall we move the house??
I suppose what I'm getting at is that you should just let your cat do as it pleases.
Originally posted by kyueYou mean like turning your "Felis catusit" into a clone of Mike Tyson? Well I hear if you get two cats and wire their tails together and hang them over a clothes line it does wonders for making them hyper aggressive killers. You should get a permit from your local police authorities before doing so however. And then get psychiatric care afterwords to help you cope with your cruelty to animals. Or you could just allow your pet to grow up before you allow it out to prowl the streets at night without watching after it.:'(
Our cat (7 months old), who has just recently started enjoying going out, has been bitten badly by another cat. She was seriously injured and the infection neary killed her. We don't want this to happe again. Anyone know how to teach young cat how to fight, or how to defend themselves???
Originally posted by rbmorrisFantastic idea. Actually, I have suggested that to my partner already. I wanted to get a senior cat who can give her lesson or become her gardian. But he didn't like that idea unfortunately😞
Get another cat so they can practice on each other. Makes great entertainment.
Originally posted by kyueMaybe you can see if ragnorak will teach it kick boxing
Our cat (7 months old), who has just recently started enjoying going out, has been bitten badly by another cat. She was seriously injured and the infection neary killed her. We don't want this to happe again. Anyone know how to teach young cat how to fight, or how to defend themselves???