does anyone have any opinions about this or ideas on how to? thanks )
julie
julie
I would certainly disagree about carrying them back in. I let my four walk in so that they know that they can get into the safety of the house when they choose.Originally Posted by Zissou'sMom
Also, I've heard that if you carry your cat in and out the door and put them down once outside or inside, they don't think they can just go in and out without you. I think most cats are smarter than that, but it's worth a try.
Well, I'm not sure if it's stimulation or exercise I'm thinking of. I've seen many instances of Buffy coming back inside after doing her own thing outside (sometimes on leash, sometimes when she sneaks out and runs free). But the times I've taken Buffy on a "walk" to the end of the street and back, she's definitely gotten something out of it. One time she started panting, but that might have just been because of the heat (it was one of the hotter days), but each time she's pretty calm by the time I carry her back inside. And it was just a little walk! lol. 5-10 minutes of a walk that I control sure beats 5 hours of freedom after she escapes from the house and we can't find her.Originally Posted by jaycee
by the way i wouldnt worry about your cat not getting enough stimulation just sitting and staring all the time, even wild cats who are outside all the time just lay around and stare all day until its time to go stalk something