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Apologies for the 'two-in-one" question...!
I am adopting an outdoor cat who is still going to spend the majority of his time outdoors. I have had him microchipped, but some of the neighbours have told me it's a good idea to get him a collar to visibly show that he is 'owned', otherwise he might be taken.
He is being introduced to our other indoor cat, who is older and blind. She is quite feisty and can get quite stressed. He, on the other hand, is a sprightly but very calm and gentle 1-year-old. One of the forum members very helpfully suggested adding a bell to the collar so the blind one knows where he is and when he is coming close. This might make her less stressed during the transition period. But is putting a collar and bell on a cat the right (even humane) thing to do? Does it not drive that cat crazy?
Also, I went to buy a lazer game from a pet shop - one where they cat chases a lazer dot around the room. The assistant said they did not stock them, suggesting it might be a cruel game for cats. I was surprised: has anybody else heard this?
Thanks
I am adopting an outdoor cat who is still going to spend the majority of his time outdoors. I have had him microchipped, but some of the neighbours have told me it's a good idea to get him a collar to visibly show that he is 'owned', otherwise he might be taken.
He is being introduced to our other indoor cat, who is older and blind. She is quite feisty and can get quite stressed. He, on the other hand, is a sprightly but very calm and gentle 1-year-old. One of the forum members very helpfully suggested adding a bell to the collar so the blind one knows where he is and when he is coming close. This might make her less stressed during the transition period. But is putting a collar and bell on a cat the right (even humane) thing to do? Does it not drive that cat crazy?
Also, I went to buy a lazer game from a pet shop - one where they cat chases a lazer dot around the room. The assistant said they did not stock them, suggesting it might be a cruel game for cats. I was surprised: has anybody else heard this?
Thanks