Invisible fence for cats?

Hi all,

We had our precious indoor/outdoor cat run away about a month ago. She's only outdoor because our dog needs to go in and out too. Anyway, I wonder if it would have made sense to use an invisible fence for the cat on the doggie door where the pets can get outside.

Do people do this? This is/was our first cat.

They do make dog doors that the dog has to wear a collar that activates the door to let the dog in or out. If your cat doesn't have a collar on that activates the door then the cat can not get out the dog door unless it runs out with the dog. If you mean a electric fence type sytem that is outside. then that is not recomended for cats!

First of all I'd get rid of the doggie door - I really don't like them - you should take the dog in and out and not let them decide.

Anyway, I'd also keep the cat INSIDE for health and safety reasons. I doubt that an invisable fence would work on the cat simply cause the collar would probably be too big and heavy for the size of the cat.

Besides, the invisable fence doesn't always work on dogs that are determined to leave the property. And the fence does NOT prevent another animal from crossing. If the cat sees a bird or squirrel on the other side of the "fence", he/she will ignore the collar shock and go after the prey.

Yah I've never heard it used on cats. Cats would not care if they got shocked, they would nto learn the way a dog learns what is ok and what isn't. They will go where they wish and see the shock as something you are doing to them, more as a punishment wihtout attatching the mental process of crossing an invisible boundary will cause a shock.

Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45

First of all I'd get rid of the doggie door - I really don't like them - you should take the dog in and out and not let them decide.
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I'd like to, but we both work and what if she needs to go to the bathroom during the day?

That is what litter boxes are for. Or did you mean for the dog?? LOL

How old is the dog? If its an adult, it should be able to hold it from the time you leave for work till you get home. Our lab has been left for 8 or so hours in the house without any accidents.

Unless the dog has a problem with holding, he/she can be left inside without having to go during the day.