I can't get one of my outside cats to go in and it's super cold outside will catnip help lure him in. im so worried the winter is just beginning
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I did add some catnip and it did attract the kitten that didn't like the tube. I wouldn't use food because there might be other animals that will go in their.
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my kitty tube sits outside I leave a little dry food inside only when it snows is this ok
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he may not be going in because another cat may be around or claimed it for its own territory. It seems to be happening here with mine.
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It's not a good idea to put catnip inside- you never know what other cats will take the invite. Trust his instincts- he'll take shelter before he freezes. You might want to offer some type of food right next to the tube. Tuna or salmon works wonders!Good luck!
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I don't think it will matter about the cat nip. We have a pot full of cat nip that kitties nibble on that is right next to the tube and we have never had a problem with other predators trying to enter the tube. However, I have noticed that the kitties tend to use the tube more when the door is sort of hidden from others view. Like for instance, we have kitty door facing more towards the wall with just enough room for them to slide in/out.
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I held off feeding my outdoor cat and then I put a small bowl of wet food inside the tube one time to introduce the Tube. Putting the food right near the door is also a good idea. He will go in as soon as it is cold enough unless he has a warmer place to sleep somewhere else. You didn't mention if you have blankets or straw in the Tube. Your cat may not like blankets and prefer straw.
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It's not a good idea to put catnip inside- you never know what other cats will take the invite. Trust his instincts- he'll take shelter before he freezes. You might want to offer some type of food right next to the tube. Tuna or salmon works wonders! Good luck!
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I would take the top off, place him inside, and replace the top. He might run out the opening, but you need to show him that he is protected inside and there is nothing to be afraid of. Putting catnip or a LITTLE food in there might help, but don't let any residual food stay inside because it might draw predators (racoons, etc.). If he gets cold enough, he will go in or stay in because he has no other choice.
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I would not keep food in it. Wild animals might come and attack the cats. Also, this house is great EXCEPT it needs a back door for outdoor kitties. This makes strays feel much more safe and they would be way more apt to use it. It also should have a door flap on it. Best to you in getting your kitties to use it. We had a cat family 2 years ago that used it all winter. But this year, the newest outside cat family would NOT use it until my husband cut a back door in it. Now they are using it. But it does need door flaps. I hope this helps!
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I don't know. I can tell you my part-time outdoor cat warmed up to this scratcher a lot faster than I expected. She gets her outdoor time (not lately since she doesn't like the Michigan cold). If you're out of options, this wouldn't be a terrible thing to try, but I can't promise it'll solve your predicament. Wish I could've helped more. Every cat is unique. Good luck.
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We just got one for our little semi-feral community, too. They took to it right away. They've had an extra-large cat carrier to sleep in for a few years (most of them were born in that carrier!), which sits under our back porch. We got the igloo because the community grew by one litter of kittens :-) Everyone is spayed/neutered now, so hopefully the community is stable! Hope this worked for your kitties!
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I have one cat that goes on his tree several time a day and the other one only when the mood strikes. I have mine sitting in from of a window so they like to look at the humming birds feeding, I have them on my outside windows, I'm sure that helps some. Also we have squirrels that play on the neighbors roof and catch my cats attention. But maybe it will just take time. You know how cats are. Independent as all get-out. Patience it may take awhile. Kittens would probably adjust to the tree better.
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We have 3 of the K&H outdoor houses (with the heating pads) and we started by putting their cat treats in them. Once they figured it was warmer in the house they have used them every night. We think you might want to put the blanket on the heating pad since they are used to that. You might also try the cat treat thing since they could feel the warmth on their feet they decided that was a good thing. We hope that helps!
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If you want to entice your cats to use the scratcher, try a catnip spray rather than the dried leaves! It will give them the aroma without the mess of the leaves. I did not need to use any catnip to lure my gang to the scratcher...just tossed a few toys on & in it and that was that!
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Depends on cat's druthers. Do what you think would work and see if kitty approves. Sounds like a good idea. You wouldn't believe the never-ending things I do trying to make my cat comfortable.
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If you want to attract the cat to a certain spot outside, it might work, but you would have to re-apply it every time it rained I would think. If you are just trying to train the cat to go outside rather than inside, it might help a little I guess to establish the habit -- teach them an attractive spot outside. I wouldn't be too sure about it.
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Both my cats and the cat cave are inside. If u r trying to help stray cats which I do I have an outside cat house with a heated pad inside. U can find them online. I think Groupon goods had one recently
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animals, unlike humans, do not need winter clothes; in nature I suspect they just burrow a little hole to live in so just let em outside just a lot further from your house, they'll find a new home before they freeze. If you do get snow, I'd look for a field with a lot of bushes, low trees that would block some snow and leave some open ground. I feel that we get so caught up with the humane thing that we forget mice (and other animals) have fur and are much better adapted to "living in the woods" than most humans; however if you still feel iffy about their winter survival let them be in your home for the winter. IDEA: if you don't like a neighbor, maybe release near his/her house. You got to figure if you just let the mice out in the back yard, they're coming back in because it's easy shelter
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yep, check with a vet when cat starts to pee outside box..it can be very serious. But cats go outside the box for a few reasons. I'd start perhaps by taking the top off the box, so the cat can clearly see what and where shes' getting into until she gets used to it. Because this box is rather large and the hole is low down on it, its pretty dang dark in there..yes i understand cats see in the dark, but my cat much prefers a bright box so yours might as well. I'm thinking of sticking a lamp close by to illuminate the inside better for my girl..or sticking one of those disposible taplights on inside of lid and leaving on. You can replace the lid when you need to roll the box, as well as once cat gets used to it. I've had this issue with other boxes before. Another thing to remember is cats dont deal with any change well...everything should be done in stages. You might well want to try the box with top off for now. Good luck..peeing outside the box is no fun, but do get your animal checked out!
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Sorry, I don't have any experience with that. I was using it to get rid of chipmunks. We don't have any outdoor cats in the area.
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Hi Irene,Sadly this product did not work outside to thwart my neighbors cat who got into using my patio flower boxes. I then tried orange oil, pricey did not work. I ended up fencing these areas. A friend has your same inside problem and put tin foil down and little by little her cat is coming back to the litter box.
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My cats are indoor cats. I would not advise leaving this cat cave (let alone your kitty) out in the snow, wind and freezing weather. The cat cave is not water proof either.
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I would also use the glue trap. I used it in my back porch and caught two at the same time. Threw the trap to the neighborhood cat, so now I have a new friend.
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They say to put a cover over the trap. I'd put wooden box with rocks on it to over the traps to keep cat away. I'd also tie it in such a way that the cat couldn't take the trap & gopher away. I had wonderful luck with mine and I do use two and to me two is the ONLY way to go as using just one is a total waste as your guess which way the gopher is coming from. If you have activity I'd check every half hour and not just leave it. It happened fast for me like 15 minutes LOL Best of luck and I hope this helps.
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We have outside places to plug in the heated cat house. They have a braker on them should something happen.. You need to be careful of weather or water with electricity.