Harry wants to go out for the first time

Moli · 17-02-2006, 10:50 PM

I have discoverd catnip drops! if I shake the tin, they all come rushing in, its the only time they get them...

Donna · 17-02-2006, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Moli

I have discoverd catnip drops! if I shake the tin, they all come rushing in, its the only time they get them...

Thats a good idea Moli - so they associate the shake of the tin with getting a treat so come in - what sort do you have and where from? I have had trouble finding any.

Mags · 17-02-2006, 11:02 PM

When I want to get Cassie back in I just rattle the cat flap and as she has quite a loud bell on her collar, I can always hear her coming before I see her....

smudgley · 17-02-2006, 11:04 PM

hi Shirley-ann & welcome to Catpages.
I would keep Harry in for 6 weeks, to ensure he builds a good bond with you & gets used to his new environment. I would then let him out one morning - but as the others have said don't feed him before you let him out. I'd leave him for a while then call him in for his breakfast.

Another tip, each time you feed him, starting now, make a noise - it could be calling his name in a certain way or even better rattling a tin, so he associates the noise with his food.Then when you let him out & you are ready for him to come in, make the noise or rattle your tin & he should come in.

Also another good tip, to help him find his way home - put a smear of butter on each of his paws. Some would say it's an old wives tale, but I believe it works, not sure how - the only theory my hubby & I came up with is that as they lick the butter off, it leaves a stronger scent where their footsteps (or should I say pawprints) have been!

Good luck & hope Harry is a good boy when he goes out.

Moli · 17-02-2006, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Donna

Thats a good idea Moli - so they associate the shake of the tin with getting a treat so come in - what sort do you have and where from? I have had trouble finding any.

They are made by Armitage, called good girl catnip drops, you can get them from pet shops Donna...

Shirley-ann · 17-02-2006, 11:17 PM

Hi Emma yes Harry has lost his prize possesions Well Cat make sure all their charges are neutered before finding new loving homes for them. We live in a very quiet cul-de-sac with a fenced rear garden. He is pineing to get out in the fresh air.

EmmaG · 17-02-2006, 11:34 PM

Hi Shirley, well that makes it a bit easier, I think if you follow the advice Mags and Smudgley have given you everything will be fine

dinahsmum · 18-02-2006, 02:08 PM

It's all been covered in the previous posts hasn't it?

I think the 'noise for food' tip is a good one. Shaking the cat-biscuit box or rattling a fork on the dish - just a special noise which means 'come here - food about!'
Your boy might be OK on a harness. We used them when we moved house, just for a couple of times to let the old girls get used to their new surroundings and the sights and smells.

Good luck.

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