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Hi. I've really enjoyed posting on these forums and have learned a lot about how to help my cat get a long in life. However there is a concern I have about our living situation as I live with someone who is elderly and does not have a lot of patience.
If it was just me and my cat my Kaleb would have nothing but warm cuddles, the gentlest of petting, and always be around quiet voices. However it is not that way. Unfortunately I have been re considering keeping him in my room at all times. It is not very big at all. There is a small floor area for us to play together but he can't really run and keep going or jump.
I am engaged, and I just got a job. Thank GOODNESS this situation is not permanent.
But my vet informed me that cats behind closed doors can develop issues from being behind closed doors. My partner and I are planning on owning our own house in a little less than a year.
What do you guys think of me keeping my poor cat in a small room? And now knowing he likes running out doors, .. how can I teach him the door is not to be feared but that it is definitely to be heeded to when mommy is standing by it and using it? How can I show him its not his but he shouldn't be afraid of it? I caught the person whom I live with trapping him in between the front door because he wanted to run out. Mommy knows how to be gentle. This person does not. Its been this way for over a month with him. At first I kept him in our room but I decided it is too small for a big boy cat and he needs more play , to let him out. Now I see we should both keep to ourselves. And look forward to moving out.
Thank you all for your support me and KalebKat really need it.
If it was just me and my cat my Kaleb would have nothing but warm cuddles, the gentlest of petting, and always be around quiet voices. However it is not that way. Unfortunately I have been re considering keeping him in my room at all times. It is not very big at all. There is a small floor area for us to play together but he can't really run and keep going or jump.
I am engaged, and I just got a job. Thank GOODNESS this situation is not permanent.
But my vet informed me that cats behind closed doors can develop issues from being behind closed doors. My partner and I are planning on owning our own house in a little less than a year.
What do you guys think of me keeping my poor cat in a small room? And now knowing he likes running out doors, .. how can I teach him the door is not to be feared but that it is definitely to be heeded to when mommy is standing by it and using it? How can I show him its not his but he shouldn't be afraid of it? I caught the person whom I live with trapping him in between the front door because he wanted to run out. Mommy knows how to be gentle. This person does not. Its been this way for over a month with him. At first I kept him in our room but I decided it is too small for a big boy cat and he needs more play , to let him out. Now I see we should both keep to ourselves. And look forward to moving out.
Thank you all for your support me and KalebKat really need it.