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I have a cat that is a year old, i got him when he was about a month and a half and was living in a barn. Max is always at the door trying to get out and has a few times...not good. Is it good to take him outside? Or does that make him want to go out more... cause i was thinking of building an outdoor pen he could go in sometimes outside. My house has 8 doors so it is very difficult to keep him in!:| ALSO
max has a "fat bag" under him and its grose ... any idea of how to get rid of it... diet?
PLEASE HELP!
brittany
Hi Brittany,
I have to laugh about the fat bag comment. There really isn't anything you can do about that. If it is only under his belly and he's not a fat cat overall, then there isn't anything much you can really do about that. I have 13 cats here and I would say that about half of them have it. I have one, ( a fixed female), whose bag really hangs. We call it her udders.
I think the idea of an outside cat room is splendid. I would not let him go out free. There is too much out there that he can get hurt by; cars, other cats, dogs, kids in the neighborhood. Here's a good link for ideas on cat enclosure's. It has a lot of info there.
http://www.cat-world.com.au/cat-worldenclosures.htm
Build it onto one of the doors and put a cat door in so Max can go in and out as he pleases. He will be happy this way and you will know he is safe. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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