Last summer I started feeding a stray cat. I had him neutered and found out he has FIV. I tried keeping him indoors, but gave up. He comes here for food and a place to sleep sometimes, that's about it. Now we're moving, and I'm not sure how to get him to transition inside - but he definitely won't be safe if he gets out at the new place. I looked into surrendering him as a barn cat, but it seems like those programs are swamped with cats as is. I have been giving him valerian root (liquid) to keep him calm, and am trying to feed him enough to fatten him up a little. I figure maybe with the valerian, extra food, and feliway diffuser (which I have ordered) - that I can get him to accept being an indoor only cat. I also want to create a cat patio area, but thought it would be best to get him indoors first, so he doesn't spend all his time trying to find a way out of the patio.
So, I was wondering - how long does it generally take for a cat to transition like this? We have other pets as well, and he generally gets along ok with everyone, but after being in for some time he gets very aggressive toward everyone. He can also open windows and rip through screens.
So, I was wondering - how long does it generally take for a cat to transition like this? We have other pets as well, and he generally gets along ok with everyone, but after being in for some time he gets very aggressive toward everyone. He can also open windows and rip through screens.