Feral cats
Slightly feral cat not adjusting well to new home
Dear Cathy, We recently adopted a 2-1/2-year-old orange tabby cat from our local TNR rescue. He was rescued as a feral kitten and neutered at three months of age. Since then he has been at the rescue. Before we brought him home, I spent time with him over a three-week period. Although not overly friendly, […]
Read MoreFeeding ferals and discouraging intruders
Dear Cathy, I have two feral cats. Pigeons are trying to take the cat food. I have to bring it in before the cats can finish. Also, do you have any suggestions for better food? I give them “complete” dry food twice a day. When I give them canned food, the cats suck out the […]
Read MoreGetting a feral cat to use the litter box
Dear Cathy, Regarding Gloria in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, (who was trying to get a feral cat to adapt to a litter box), tell her to cover the regular litter with outside dirt since that is what the feral cat is used to. It is not that difficult to get a feral cat to adapt to […]
Read MoreGetting a visiting feral cat to use the litter box
Dear Cathy, How do I get a feral cat to use the litter box? He comes in the house and is very affectionate, but one problem- he will not use the litter pan. He goes on my carpet. Help! – Gloria, Center Valley, PA Dear Gloria, It can be difficult to get a feral cat […]
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