Hi
I'm new to the forum. An abandoned cat found his way to us. We took him to the vet, he's a Himalayan, 8 y/o, was neutered, we got him his shots, removed all the matted hair, treated for ear mites and will take him in for infected teeth to be pulled. We set up litter pans with dirt for him to get used to using a kitty litter pan.
Problem is our indoor cat, who is around 13, is a meanie to other cats. Doesn't attack, just the growling and noise. So I have to wait until she's snoozing to let our new addition into the house to get out of the cold. And winter isn't even in full bloom yet. He's found his way to under our home in spite of getting him a nice cat house with a heating pad. And I've gotten him a piece of carpet with a fleece pad over it for now. We will build something and use straw as recommended but not much height room under the home. So I'm worried about him and then I start to worry about all outside animals, losing sleep.
I told my husband I want to set up the laundry room or a bedroom and keep the door closed so our other cat reach him.
Any ideas on how to integrate them, or is it a lost cause?
What experiences do you have with keeping cats outside with shelter.
I need some assurance and advice.
I'm new to the forum. An abandoned cat found his way to us. We took him to the vet, he's a Himalayan, 8 y/o, was neutered, we got him his shots, removed all the matted hair, treated for ear mites and will take him in for infected teeth to be pulled. We set up litter pans with dirt for him to get used to using a kitty litter pan.
Problem is our indoor cat, who is around 13, is a meanie to other cats. Doesn't attack, just the growling and noise. So I have to wait until she's snoozing to let our new addition into the house to get out of the cold. And winter isn't even in full bloom yet. He's found his way to under our home in spite of getting him a nice cat house with a heating pad. And I've gotten him a piece of carpet with a fleece pad over it for now. We will build something and use straw as recommended but not much height room under the home. So I'm worried about him and then I start to worry about all outside animals, losing sleep.
I told my husband I want to set up the laundry room or a bedroom and keep the door closed so our other cat reach him.
Any ideas on how to integrate them, or is it a lost cause?
What experiences do you have with keeping cats outside with shelter.
I need some assurance and advice.