Hi all,
I already own a cat, and he's very friendly - just not very territorial if you understand.
My cat is two and a half years old, white, British shorthair male (neutered). He's the friendliest cat around. The problem is, there's another cat coming in my catflap every night and eating the food. I'm not sure what sex he/she is or it's age, but it certainly isn't put off by my cat's territory.
I live in a flat, and there's only one entrance for the cats. Recently I've got up in the night and this little black cat gets spooked and runs out of the catflap before I can see it. Last night, and the night before, I got up to find my cat (Hank) sitting watching the other cat roam around my flat. I was a little disappointed that he didn't hiss or anything. When the other cat saw me, he made a sharp exit and my cat had a bit of nerves about him.
Is there anything I can do to help my cat keep his territory to himself? I don't really want another cat coming in (and especially eating the food) because he may even be a stray, with diseases.
My cat is fully vaccinated by the way, and I never see this cat except in the middle of the night.
I hope somebody has a suggestion?
Thanks,
Tom
I already own a cat, and he's very friendly - just not very territorial if you understand.
My cat is two and a half years old, white, British shorthair male (neutered). He's the friendliest cat around. The problem is, there's another cat coming in my catflap every night and eating the food. I'm not sure what sex he/she is or it's age, but it certainly isn't put off by my cat's territory.
I live in a flat, and there's only one entrance for the cats. Recently I've got up in the night and this little black cat gets spooked and runs out of the catflap before I can see it. Last night, and the night before, I got up to find my cat (Hank) sitting watching the other cat roam around my flat. I was a little disappointed that he didn't hiss or anything. When the other cat saw me, he made a sharp exit and my cat had a bit of nerves about him.
Is there anything I can do to help my cat keep his territory to himself? I don't really want another cat coming in (and especially eating the food) because he may even be a stray, with diseases.
My cat is fully vaccinated by the way, and I never see this cat except in the middle of the night.
I hope somebody has a suggestion?
Thanks,
Tom