Neigbours Cat Keeps Coming to Our House. How to Take Care of It What to Do

AlienC on 26/02/2022 - 23:52

I love my neighbours cat he is the cutest thing ever but I have no experience with cats.

He is a cute fairly medium to big sized cat.. the average normal one you would see say in a lofi picture or any artwork that is not egyptian.

So far I have just kept the kitchen light on and put out a huge tray of milk which he took two sips from then just kept exploring the house.

I have no idea what to do for say kitty litter or even food for a cat.

I guess what should I avoid giving him or stuff he might like.

Unfortunately I don't have any fish to give him just milk.

He must have come through the back door as the rest of the house is closed but we keep the downstairs basement sliding door slightly open for venitliation.

So yeah cat tips?

It is full cream dairy milk.

Do they eat biscuits or cold vegetables?

Pets Cat

Comments

        • AlienC on 28/02/2022 - 20:12

          So why do we keep them around if they are so hostile and dangerous to the native fauna?

  • Pidapipo on 28/02/2022 - 13:04

    Are you sure the cat belongs to someone? Could be an abandoned/lost cat. If you have reason to suspect they do not have a home to go to (signs are shabby/dirty fur, always hungry), please find take them to your local vet.

    If they are indeed your neighbour’s cat, it’s a good idea not to feed them. They should have enough food from home and can be on a special diet. Cats are mostly lactose intolerant so I wouldn’t feed them milk either (plant milk are also no-go because the additives are not good for them). If you want to welcome the cat, maybe leave a bowl of fresh water outside. When they visit, just play with them using strings/stick/small balls, even shreds of paper. If they let you, give them a few gentle pats, a comfy couch and they will love you.

    • AlienC on 28/02/2022 - 15:15

      Okay great advice. Damn those cartoons and movies really don't give us good information with the milk thing.

      Yeah I'm not doing anything to the cat any more.

      Only if it comes up to me and rubs against my leg I give it head and body pats otherwise I'll just stay away from it and give it head pats.

      • Pidapipo on 28/02/2022 - 15:46
        +1

        I’m so glad you reach out for advices - unlike dogs, most people don’t know what to do with cats lol.

        My standard response when I want to approach a new cat is to keep about 1 meter between us, get low (squatting down), look at the cat, blink and slowly extending out my arm towards it. I mean very, very slooooooooow. If the cat doesn’t hiss, retort or attack, use the tip of the fingers and brush lightly on their fur. If they let you, then try gentle patting and scratching around the neck and ears.

        Some outdoor cats are super friendly. My neighbour’s cats talk to me and let me scratch their belly. They even flop to the ground and bare their belly waiting for me 😂 the more you hang with cats the better you will understand their body language. Hope you can foster a lovely relationship with the cat!

        Oh btw if you really want the cat to love you, get Dine Creamy treat from the supermarket and give them once in a while. Yes I said you shouldn’t feed others’ cat but a little treat doesn’t hurt. I give my cat treat once a week or so. They absolutely love it!

  • punk000 on 28/02/2022 - 17:30
    +1

    We’ve all heard that chocolate can be fatal to dogs, but it’s just as poisonous for cats as well. Chocolate contains substances called methylxanthines, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea, high body temperature, muscle tremors, abnormal heart rhythm, abdominal discomfort, increased thirst, and seizures. Methylxanthines are also found in caffeinated beverages and should be avoided. See your vet if your cat experiences any of these symptoms. As a general rule of thumb, darker chocolates are more dangerous than milk and white chocolate.

    https://www.hillspet.com/cat-care/nutrition-feeding/toxic-fo…

    Come get some

    • Pidapipo on 01/03/2022 - 01:04

      Interestingly, my 2 yo boy accidentally ate a big chunk of brownies last year. Panic, I rang my vet and they told me to keep watching him for symptoms (vomit, etc). He seemed fine, never had to visit emergency vet, and is still lying near my feet right now, totally healthy. My vet said cat actually has higher chocolate tolerance than dog.

      • [Deactivated] on 01/03/2022 - 11:40

        Good cat with sweet toof :)

    • djones145 on 01/03/2022 - 15:39

      agree, confirmed in a book i read the other day
      pig the monster book :P

      Trever saved pig by swinging him by his ankles (not recommended for normal people to try)

  • IHateFrasierCrane on 28/02/2022 - 18:12
    +2

    Please ask the owner, and tell them you don't mind him being there.

    My Himalayan/Persian chonk is a huge boy, with a special diet for urinary tract. He can't eat normal cat food or treats. He's a purely inside boy, so he won't venture to the neighbors, but I have to monitor his diet to keep him safe. I think it's worth having the conversation with them for it.

    Otherwise, give him pats and let him know he's a welcome boy.

  • Raj09 on 01/03/2022 - 07:04

    Get the cat some catnip. 🐱😊

  • hearitfromhorse on 01/03/2022 - 09:19

    Move to a cat free suburb.

    • AlienC on 01/03/2022 - 11:02

      Feel free to share some famous nsw cat free suburbs or even other states I'm willing to move.

      • hearitfromhorse on 01/03/2022 - 15:07

        Legislative changes are being progressed to introduce cat containment for new cats in all ACT suburbs from 1 July 2022. Owned cats will need to be contained within their owner’s property or on a leash.

        A cat containment area can be declared in a suburb, or area of a suburb, if there is a serious nature conservation threat as a result of cat activities. The ACT Government pursuant to Section 81 of the Domestic Animals Act 2000, has declared the following areas to be cat containment areas:

        Bonner
        Crace
        Coombs
        Denman Prospect
        Forde
        Gungahlin Town Centre east
        Jacka
        Lawson
        Macnamara
        Molonglo
        Moncrieff
        Strathnairn
        The Fair at Watson
        Throsby
        Taylor
        Whitlam
        Wright

    • Yola on 01/03/2022 - 12:34

      He said he likes the cat.

      • hearitfromhorse on 01/03/2022 - 15:10

        He must be confused.

        • AlienC on 01/03/2022 - 17:17

          It is true I am confused this planet has strange complexities.

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