Never Do This When You Leave Your Cat Alone

[@sheila1366]

I was cuddling with my cat and she fell asleep. I got up to go do something in the house and she awakened when I was out of the room. She gave the most heart rending cry because she thought she was alone. So after that, I never left the house without waking her up to say goodbye and telling her when I would be home.

[@crystalheart9]

So sweet!🥰😻

[@mrscruffy8045]

As a cat-owner, whose life has taken a turn due to corona, having to leave the house for a week or two (it wasnt planned this way!), i wish the later would REALLY be an option. That's the thing that bothers me the most about leaving my cat: That i cannnot communicate when i will be back, or, in fact, that i will be back at all. It breaks my heart every time. I leave some dirty laundry out on purpose, so at least my smell keeps lingering longer. And it seems my cat is counting the days by not cleaning itself. It's a true conundrum - it deserves better than me, but i cannot give it away, either.

[@sheila1366]

@@mrscruffy8045 I used to leave my bed unmade for my cats with the covers jumbled up so they could crawl under if they liked. My usual trips were for a week so that is what I would tell them. They had a regular (professional) pet sitter so I would tell them that she would be by in the morning. I think they knew when I would be back because the day the pet sitter didn't come in the morning, they knew I would be home in the evening. I think with cats, routines, even routines for trips were important. 😻

[@joannabusinessaccount7293]

@@mrscruffy8045I am in the same conundrum - love my kitty so much cannot fathom giving her away but feel so guilty leaving her alone and not playing with her - getting another cat is not an option either.

[@longlongshadows392]

​@@mrscruffy8045You sound like a very loving cat parent😊

[@ritaw9479]

I always announce when I’m leaving the house, sometimes I’ll even say “ I’m leaving, today Oliver is in charge.” I have two cats, I give them turns. Lol

[@donnah.3278]

@ritaw9479 That's adorable and A good idea ! Thank you

[@James-t5e]

Well I guess I not so silly, always say bye to my kids 😅🇺🇸

[@lavdejeva9079]

I have 3 ways to tell my cat what to expect. If I go to work, I tell him so. If I go for a quick anything, I tell him I go to the shop. If I leave for more than a day, I tell him I go to the hospital- does not matter where I have to go. Makes it simple for my kitty. And our Kody was very ill and often had to go to the hospital so I am sure kitten knows that word and meaning cat parent is abducted for more than a day

[@prussian5770]

I always tell my cat that I'm leaving and I'll be back I emphasize many times I'll be back I'll be back and that I love him that seems to help when I get back he's always unhappy that I've been gone but that helps it not be so severe

[@MyCollectingHabit57]

I do the same, leave a cat in charge and I also assign an assistance then tell the others to listen to the ones in charge. 🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈

[@ErinRamsey-jx4gi]

I always tell my cat "I love you, Merlin" before I leave, even if there's another person here.

[@HotRod12667]

I always tell my cat when I'm leaving. She usually sleeps while I'm gone.

[@itsjustme7487]

I always tell him I'm leaving and will be back. I also tell him to guard our house.

[@ceciliazderic214]

Mine did, too. .sleep til I got home She was such a good girl😢 Never destroyed things or jumped up on counters. She knew upon my return from work, I immediately would give her "kitty dinner" before I did anything else and "kitty breakfast" before I did anything else when I got up. She had kitty treats, too. Rarely gave her people food. She was raised that way for her health and preferred it. Maybe a little nibble here and there. Small can wet food in the morning and one at night and dry food avail all day and always cleaned her water bowl thouroughly EVERYDAY. She was a lucky cat 😊 She would do her pretty meow...half purr and talking nice. RiP my pretty fluffy girl, Gabrielle June ❤

[@SweetMarieThoughts]

I always tell my cat when I'm leaving and ill be back, when I get back she's so excited and greets me. Warms my heart.

[@namesolonggood1sgone]

Mistake #8 actually happened to us. We weren't out of town either. It was getting caught in a storage closet behind some camping gear. It had been the better part of a day since I had last seen my cat and I was wondering if I was going to find a sick or dead cat, but when I turned that closet light on I heard a weak, forlorn meow and as soon as I moved the sleeping bag he exploded out. Close those closet doors.

[@scottp300]

They love those closets. Basically, any place they know they aren't supposed to be, or don't get to go into very often. My cat is so damn stealthy and sneaky, I go around literally every two or three hours and figure out exactly where she is, just in case. Have found her in a bedroom or hall closet several times. Just follows everyone around, and waits for them to open up a door, then dashes right in quickly.

[@feryallrahman4890]

Mine knows how to open closet doors! LOL!

[@janl1334]

Yep. I keep All closets closed except when I go in them. Any rooms the kitties don't need access to, the doors are kept closed (guest room-the only cat free room, craft room, laundry and bathrooms). So far, they haven't figured out how to open the lever style doorknobs, if they ever do, we're in trouble!

[@angelawhittaker1242]

My girl LOVES sleeping in my closets, especially my bedroom one. I don't mind her being in them as I'll keep the doors open enough so she can get by. I will, however, close all of the closet (and bathroom) doors when I'm out, as this is always a huge fear of mine.

[@TexasbyStorm]

I block my closet door so it can't close on her. My closet is where her water fountain is plugged in. Her litter is in my bathroom and her food also in the closet. I have a large closet and she loves climbing up onto the upper shelves and catwalking around there.

[@kittysantos-eisenberg1895]

We have four kitties aged 2 years, 4 year, 6 years and 13 years of age. My husband built, "stairs" with carpet for them to climb. There is also, fresh water and food available. we have latches on the kitchen door, so that they can't get into the place with any glass. The water has a 3 qt reservoir with a constant running source. Lots of toys, yes we spoil them and we Love it! 😻😻😻😻

[@zyxw2000]

I vacationed for 16 days, and my cat didn't get into trouble. He was well-trained. A friend came in to feed him and clean the litter. However, my cat didn't speak to me for a week after I returned.

[@y2ksw1]

Did you make the purr sound to her when coming back? That's what cat mothers say to their kittens after a long absence.

[@rosiheyer5501]

That's a long time for a cat to be alone.... I couldn't leave my cat for more than a week. How boring!! and one can't expect them to sleep all the time.

[@zyxw2000]

@@rosiheyer5501 He had lots of toys and my friends would play with him every day, but that was the best I could do.

[@irened.]

I left my cats 2 years ago in the street. I came back to visit after 1 year, and 1 of them came and then refused the food and ignored me. The other ate. The 1 cat was so attached to me, she behaved like a puppy, always blocking my path so I wouldn't leave at night, after I fed them. I'd typically spent 2-4 hours nightly with her. Sadly I was forced to leave the feral kitties, because they refused to be indoors, there was too many of them, and I had to leave and found myself several cities away, thus unable to go see them much at all. Last time I went, a month ago, they were gone. This was not normal for them. Sadly, I fear the worst. I phoned A.C. and they had not heard of them nor their location.

[@y2ksw1]

@@irened. Feral cats stay away for weeks, sometimes. My cats are semi-feral. For the whole summer I saw them occasionally, now that rain started, they are back. One is really affectionate, as if it was my fault they went into holiday 😅

[@mastersadvocate]

I don't have a kitty anymore, but when he was still alive, I used to make sure he had food, water, and toys to keep him happy. I learned a lot more from this video. If I am lucky enough to get another kitty, I will be vigilant about keeping my home cat friendly, and safe! Thanks for all the advice! ~Janet in Canada

[@Feline_Fanatics]

Thank you so much, Janet! It sounds like you were an amazing cat parent. 🐾 I’m so glad the video was helpful, and I’m sure any future kitty will be lucky to have you! Wishing you all the best in creating a cozy, cat-friendly home when the time comes. 😊💕

[@sarahkragness7138]

I had 7 house plants when I was given a cat that had been abandoned in an apartment where I live. I researched which plants were toxic to cats, and gave 5 plants away. I use non-toxic bug spray and I gave away a number of candles that had tea tree oil (neurologically toxic to cats) in them, with a warning to the person I gave them to... he swore he had no cats. I always leave blinds up when I leave the apartment, tell my 'baby girl' I'm leaving and I'll be back soon, and I leave a light on in the living room so there's enough light in the kitchen for her to see her water and food dishes and to find the litterbox (cats need SOME light, they do NOT actually see in the dark). However, I have to remind myself to get off the laptop and play with her, I get focussed on what I'm doing and zone out. 8-(

[@ritaw9479]

I will add another thing to watch for. Living with young children the toilet lid often stays up. I got a new kitten, and like the third night in the house I heard a plop, yep he fell into the toilet. If I hadn’t heard that noise the poor thing would have drown. So, especially with young kittens make sure the lid is down!

[@1212Chewbacca]

Good advice. Today I see little wet paw prints all over the seat. We have a new kitten only a couple months now. She loves water, we have giant breed dogs with huge bowls, she climbs up and stands in their dish to drink. She keeps putting cat toys in their water bowls and brings them back to play fetch.

[@ritaw9479]

@@1212Chewbacca I’ve had two cats now that liked to play fetch! It’s fun playing with them. And yep, back when I had a dog the cats would mimick doggy behavior, actually one I have now does the fetch and rolls over for a tummy rub.

[@richardharmon647]

Thanks for this comment, I didn't even think of this

[@river4462]

Always.

[@river4462]

Toilet lid down always, no matter.

[@susiemiller2621]

I use wide mouth glasses filled to brim with water through out my home. Solves hydration problems. Cats are smart enough to understand fresh water away from food is cleaner! They love finding water in new places (windowsills)

[@kimwilliamson7880]

There is a woman in my neighborhood who trolls Craig’s list and social media in search of kittens needing homes.She was given a beautiful all gray male and confined him in a 6x6 basement closet with no windows,airflow,company of any sort except the weekly occasion when she’d dump his litter box or pile on more of the cheap,rancid dry food,and dirty water change I was finally able to get him out after he’d spent 6 months in these conditions.He was never really able to bond with me or my other cats.All he’s ever wanted is to run free outdoors and because we have dangerous traffic his days are numbered.This cat has broken my heart.If you know of a hoarder please do what you can to stop them.I’m going to post warnings on the internet so people stop releasing cats to her.

[@zorroandrorocat4704]

That's soooo sad 😿😿😢😢 hope that kitty gets better !!,hoarding is no joke hoarding animals ? That woman seriously needs help !!

[@Hlegzudas]

I need a forever home for a Kitty that was found under a car hood. We have been looking for 4 weeks and cannot get anyone to adopt it! The shelter in our county stopped taking in pets, they are overcrowded.

[@zorroandrorocat4704]

@@Hlegzudas oh no !😿 I wish I could adopt a third kitty my apt allows 2 pets. Why can't u keep the kitty ?

[@junevmarshall4156]

Good 👍 4 u! 💘. 🤗

[@junevmarshall4156]

This woman belongs I "prison"!!!

[@Sirakle]

In Norway, it is illegal to leave your cat unattended for more than 24 hours. This is not so in the rest of the world? Regardless of what the law in your country says, if you leave your cat for more than a day, get a sitter!!

[@sweettea527]

How is that enforced?

[@donnah.3278]

@Sirakle I won't leave my house with out knowing my cats are going to be ok they are my first priority 🙂

[@barbaraNivens-ev7yp]

We have a great neighbor who rabbit sits for us, and now the cat. We've decided to board him at the vet, with the dog, next time we go somewhere. He'll get plenty of attention and things going on. The dog wags her tail when we start turning in so we know she's getting plenty of attention. We'll take "his" afghan with him.

[@pegycove]

Actually it’s better not to leave them alone more than 8 hours

[@tiagcoimbra]

Actually... my heart breaks into pieces each time I leave the house even for 10 minutes 😅

[@Not_Zelda]

be aware of collars, a friend of my mom made her kitty wear a collar and it ended bad for the kitty when she had leave him alone. the collar caught up on something in the bathroom and when that lady returned home, she found her kitty hanged by the collar, no longer alive. Knowing this, i will never put a collar on my two fur babies, i'm so scared about this, it's heartwrenching

[@davidfortier6976]

There's a wide variety of safety collars, also known as breakaway collars, available. They have a clasp that requires only about five pounds of force to open.

[@kittysantos-eisenberg1895]

@@Not_Zelda I'm soo very sorry, how horrible. With the exception of our indoor/outdoor, "Senior Gentleman" ( 13 years old) , our cats do not wear collars. We have special harnesses, the breakaway kind, that they wear while out in our back yard on leashes. The harnesses have name tags with their name and our phone numbers, in the even that the leashes break and they get out of the backyard. However, while insidee, no collars. We use topical flea meds, so no flea collars either. Again so very, very sorry for your friend and their kitty. 🥺😿

[@royblondin9525]

I had to leave our home to take care of my dad when my mom passed away, but my wife and son stayed home with our Siamese. When I came home after 2wks to get more cloths and make arrangements to return to dad's house. The first night home Quinton slept with me as normal but I awoke to him getting sick on my chest, and Quinton crying and hugging my neck!😢 I felt soooo guilty and he was never alone, ever since we have to prepare him if I'll be away for more then auple hrs. 😊 ❤

[@joyful4787]

Before I leave longer I talk to them Mama will leave But of course I will come back home Talk in a reassuring loving way So they will feel trust I repeat this several times Really helps ❤

[@lorianttila9698]

I hire a cat sitter but she may not know the door was not supposed to be closed...ty so much for this idea/reminder. From now on I will make sure the doors either stay open or the room is closed off.

[@Feline_Fanatics]

That's a great idea! 🐱🚪 Making sure doors are properly managed is super important. Glad the reminder helped! 😊 Your cat will appreciate the extra care. 🐾❤️

[@carolynburt9439]

Get "door pinch guards". They are pieces of foam that are kind of in the shape of a "C". You put them over the edge of the door so little kids can't get their fingers slammed in the doors. They also keep doors from completely closing so pets aren't separated from their food, water, or litter box. Mine are solid white, but are also available in all kinds of colors and patterns. I keep them near the top of the door so I really don't notice them. Now I don't need to worry about my cat getting shut in or out of rooms.

[@montanateri6889]

Cats are very science minded. Many of them are studying the law of gravity. But in order to be sure that everything will always fall down, they have to keep repeating the experiment.

[@StanGrande7050]

Another "Don't" when you leave the house. Don't close all the window curtains or blinds. Give your cat a couple of views to the outside world They will stay entertained for quite awhile just chilling and looking out the window.

[@gatherwalk]

Yes, my cat would break the plastic blinds to create a rectangle she could look through. I replaced the blinds with wood. She pushed the slats to the side to create her rectangle. When I switched to just curtains, I made sure to have an open seam for her to get to her preferred spot in the window. She figured out there are a couple open seams and ends, more ways to get there, so she is happier with that. In the back of the house is a flower box window, AKA the cat turret. That is hers. She did let the other cats use her windows. I just put up shutters on the inside that don't close for easy access.

[@GoyimFlatEarther]

This is the reason why I got two cats so that my cat wouldn't get lonely and always has some company in cases in which I go out.

[@GoyimFlatEarther]

I also lay out toys as well.

[@gobarb26]

When we adopted our 2 cats, we thought they would be friends. They were both in the same area of the adoption place. Turns out that they never got to be friends. For the last 8 years, there has been nothing but fights. I never thought they would not become friends! One is kind of attached to me and the other to my husband. If they get near each other, there is sure to be a fight. They also get jealous of each other when one gets attention. I am so sorry that it didn't work out to becoming friends but I still love both of them!

[@briannab5296]

​@@gobarb26 ... eight yrs of fighting is an awful lot of stress for them, one should have been rehomed a long time ago.

[@denisemoore6134]

Our cats don't like each other very much. They tolerate each other. I suppose deep down they are glad of each other but don't want to show it.

[@diamant1081]

My two cats love to play with empty bags. But I am there to supervise the playing, or I cut the handles from the bag. They can get tangled in the handles while playing.

[@pixeloid]

Our house id pretty well secured, but with 3 cats, boredom or separation anxiety aren't really problems. We can be out all day and when we come back, one or two might casually greet us at the door. As long is we're on time for dinner, they're fine. The mother and daughter are quite close and play constantly. They have some toys, but spend most of the time chasing each other. The male is friendly with them, and they often sleep together, but doesn't play as much. We adopted them together specifically so they could support each other. The mother and kitten will of course get along and the mother can teach the kitten how to be a cat. The male was separate, but from the same house; not very close, but familiar. The shared anxiety of moving to a new home helped him bond with the other two.

[@veenhond]

our cat recently started acting sick when we put our coats on to leave. retreats, small eyes, refuses treats, just looking extremely sad. the first time we genuinely thought we had to take him to the vet. but as soon as we take our coats off he is 100% fine. he's been doing it ever since so we just comfort him and leave anyway now. i wonder if it's a sort of manipulation for us to stay, or if he's really sad and basically crying. thankfully i'm almost always home but it's peculiar behavior for sure.

[@Erik-oe7gc]

I always say good bye to my cat and that I’ll be back and see ya later alligator hen I close he door. He never gives me any grief.

[@thesjkexperience]

Is why we know the Earth is not flat. Cats haven’t knocked everything over the edge 😂😂

[@christinas7506]

Have u tried using a fountain with running water?!? One of our cats prefers drinking from the dripping faucet but as long as we have running water he'll drink from it, but not still water!

[@donnah.3278]

@christinas7506 2 of my 4 cats prefer drinking from the faucet alot through the day and night lol

[@briannab5296]

Mine loved water dripping from the bathtub faucet so much that he learned to say water which sounded like water without the T .. wa-er. I loved hearing him say it. Afterwards he would jump up on the bathroom counter and i would use a washcloth to very gently wipe him dry, then kiss him on the forehead while telling him what a good boy he was or how handsome or sweet he was. He passed a month ago and my overwhelming grief is unbearable. R.I.P. my precious good boy Mr. Penny.

[@marionmarcetic7287]

I Have 3 Indoor Kitties Myself 😻😻😻‼️ And Their Name's Are Blizzard Rosie And Coco Kitty! When I Leave The House Which Isn't Very Often As I'm Retired! My Precious Little Kitties Have Each Other To Them Company! We Are Very Playful And Affectionate With Each Other Too! I Love My Precious Little Kitties To Bit's BIG-TIME!!! Shalom And Amen!✝️✝️🛐🛐😇🌟🤗🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦🇮🇱♾️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🗽🦅❤❤❤‼️

[@peggyvorse1461]

Shalom 😘

[@ליאורארז-ע4ו]

🇮🇱🇮🇱​@@peggyvorse1461

[@donnah.3278]

@marionmarcetic7287 Your kitties names are adorable! 😃..I'm also retired I have 4 kitties hoss ,buddy ,Toby and Prince .I love how animals develop their own little personalities ❤️ Mine are playful bossy and even can be selfish at times lol to the other kitties 😸 ❤️

[@michellecoscolluela3127]

cats are adorable ..my. cat sleeps 16 hours....

[@wombats5128]

I was admitted to hospital for 17 nights as I was very ill, my daughters took turns every day to visit my cat for feeding and cuddles. When I finally returned home my cat followed me constantly for around 3 days when she realised I wasn’t leaving again. If I walked out of the room and she woke up she would cry so loudly it made me feel horrible even though it didn’t happen much it hurt my heart. A few weeks home now and my cat is still wanting to know where I am all the time. Cats are so sweet

[@CeeceeWhip]

Our cats were NEVER ALLOWED on any surface where food is kept/prepared/or eaten. In fact, our neighbor’s cat was allowed in our house but not in my sewing room either. He was told to stay out of there even when he saw me sitting in there sewing. Soon he found my glider cushion and slept many hours there while his family was at work. Really tho, they neglected that cat and kept it outside while they were at work. The cat never knew when they were home and came to us next door. Of course, we spoiled it.

[@montanateri6889]

If your kitty plays with wires... cover them with a pool noodle. You can unplug wires and run them through a pool noodle or cut the Styrofoam down one length lay the cords inside -- then tape w/ duck tape to re-secure them back into a circle.

[@barbaraNivens-ev7yp]

Or get looming cord from the auto parts store to prevent chewing. This is how we sace our charging cords from the cat and rabbit. Rabbits love chewing wires.

[@eileengabellini6935]

Cord covers are sold to protect pets from biting wires. Whatever works to protect our little ones.

[@mevb]

Another thing to leave your cat with to entertain itself is getting it a catwheel so it can run in it to burn out excess energy, plus getting excerize so it keeps it fit and prevent it from becoming overweight.

[@mph1ish]

I spent $200 on a great cat wheel... most my cat ever did was sit on top of it unfortunately!

[@mevb]

@@mph1ish Sorry about that.

[@edwardmeredith860]

That's why its.good to.have two. cats...Preferably. Two.that are.related.bro sis mom.or.dad. if.you.go.to.work each day go.without nagging feeling of.guilt

[@inglesnecesario]

my cat snuck into the garage once without us knowing and ended up trapped in there for like 2-3 hours. Poor thing ended up pooping in there, needless to say we check twice before closing that garage door now.

[@felxstorm]

My cat constantly sneaks into the garage behind me and insists on snooping around. So i shut the door to prevent birds from coming in and let him snoop around for 5 minutes before coming back to let him out.

[@jeanclarke9106]

Thank You very much. Very useful information.

[@andyderby150]

Make sure you know where they are before you leave!! Our cat crawled into our tiny hall closet while we were getting ready and we were gone for almost 6 hours and she was trapped she got into a bottle of cough syrup and was drinking it, we felt terrible so now we make sure she is free to roam has a lot of food and water.

[@randquadrozzi1280]

I keep my house at 81 degrees and people say I'm abusing my cats.most people don't like it that hot but cats like it warmer than people

[@king-qo8fi]

ALSO, BE CAREFUL OF LEAVING DENTAL FLOSS, RIBBON, ETC THEY. can swallow and it ends up in their intestines and causes problems, could be fatal. I used to date a veterinarian and he told me this!

[@turidhelenkjnvik5491]

Watching from Norway. I have 2 cute kind Citten.😻

[@terrilynch7845]

Excellent advice!!!❤❤❤ THANK YOU ❤️

[@Feline_Fanatics]

You're very welcome! ❤❤❤ So glad you found it helpful! 😊❤️

[@terrilynch7845]

@Feline_Fanatics Y'all always have such beneficial videos that help us as Cat parents!🤗

[@TgWags69]

We got a feeding robot where you can record your voice. We have two cats so they Don't really get lonly. If we're away for 3-4 days I'll leave a radio on for them. Having a family member come in to scoop litter and give them some love helps too. No biggy, they do fine.

[@leehofmantumch]

I’ve not had a holiday in 8 years because of my 3 babies. Despite my neighbour coming in 3 times a day …..

[@goldenlass9488]

Excellent advice! 👏🏻

[@tiagcoimbra]

8:38 cat goes to Narnia

[@PrivateOGITH]

0:59 Reminds me of a Garfield Episode Called' Mistakes Will Happen 😁 and 2:43 Reminds me of That Kitty Food' Fancy Feast...

[@TheSleepychicken]

We have an out only cat flap on our garage. There are lots of places for our cat or neighbours cats to hide. If they get shut in the cat flap gives them a means to exit.

[@janl1334]

Great idea! My neighbor's cat got stuck in my garage for three days! I stayed home those three days and she didn't get out until I opened the garage door. My poor neighbor was frantic! So was the cat. We now keep water and dry food in the garage because she considers it her territory and still checks it out when it's open. Now I think I'll look into an exit only cat flap. Thanks!

[@rambultruesdell3412]

Rural Alaska. During summer 🐈‍⬛ gets to own her outdoor domain and has accesses inside too.... below 45°, whichever. During winter she makes do inside.

[@SM-ce1uy]

I got a cheap cam so still watch my kitty as a hawk when I'm not home, best investment. my little muffin only sleeps when we're away but toys are always about

[@EllieM_Travels]

This is all great advice! Thank you.

[@sunshinelittler5027]

Google "cat" then touch the paw print.. You're welcome lol

[@Blondie101010100]

And if you keep touching it, there are many different miaows 😻😻

[@sahaara7946]

I´m worried when I´ll start a new job soon after being unemployed for so long. We are 3 people here but our new female cat got imprinted in me the most. She comes to me for every single thing! She comes inside the first thing she does is run to my room to fetch me to go downstairs to give her food. She fetches me to put her into bed, to play with her, everything! Soon I´ll start a new full time job and despite that there are 2 other people here I´m sure she´ll be searching for me. I don´t want her to be sad and keep looking and looking. I know this shouldn´t be my greatest worry starting a new job but it somehow is. The next few weeks I want to leave the hours a few hours every day to show her that I´ll definitely return when I´m gone. (Yes, to an outsider it looks completely nuts but I love her so much)

[@billlong8385]

When leaving we always make sure our guy has plenty of water and food. When leaving for multiple days, we always have someone checking him at minimum every morning and evening at about his usual feeding times.

[@tinapearl3252]

Under some sinks there is a hole big enough for a cat to crawl through. Many cats have become trapped in the walls this way. Please check to see if your sink has that, and if so, block the hole. Remember that cats can get through a hole that looks much too small for their bodies.

[@evelynnix9345]

Yes!! This happened to my kitten the night we brought him home! He didn't get trapped in the wall, but he was trapped in an empty recess beneath the cabinets. We were only able to get him out because my Mom brought over her kitten (his sister) and the minute he heard her meow, he came out. It was very traumatic for everyone.

[@tinapearl3252]

@@evelynnix9345 It's a terrible thing for cats to get lost between floors or in the walls. Some have died that way.

[@river4462]

I sew and my cat needs to be in on it. She will put scissors threads whatever right to the floor. Or really anything I leave on the table, sometimes things she has not ever seen. She is very attached to me like no cat I ever had!

[@GordonBennett-c5k]

My advice is to have more than one cat that way they have a companion when you're out. When I come back home after work and I open the front door three cats are waiting for me just inside and they all look so happy to see me because I will spend 15 minutes to half an hour playing with them before I feed them. And then a bit later I will play with them some more. Then later in the night I become their bed and they all sleep on me.

[@Chimonger1]

1. Boredom…needs toys & snacks to keep busy. 2. Remove objects cats might knock over-especially breakables! 3. Water!! The longer Kitty is alone, the more water in various places they can reach. 4. Food!! Timered or key-coded collars to access their food. Or cat sitter. 5. Hairties: cats love playing with them, but can harm themselves-hide those! 6. Eco-friendly?…spare a thot for kitty-they suffer if you shut off the air tempering. 7. Strings: Kitty can get hurt by playing with strings, laces, cords. 8. Doors: insure closet doors, etc. are either closed, or blocked open.

[@sherileyva5908]

No matter how many bowls of water I leave out, my cat only wants to drink from the toilet 😂

[@charissabanelundin6660]

LOL that's hysterical

[@roxannesmaldone3465]

I also leave my toilet seat down.!

[@charissabanelundin6660]

@@roxannesmaldone3465 oh wow! What a clever Kitty

[@sherileyva5908]

@@roxannesmaldone3465 that's actually very smart but I highly doubt my son or husband could commit to doing that 🤣🤣. At least the water is always flushed

[@Memorylanemodelcars2]

That's Because Toilet Water is Colder. Suggestion Get a water Fountain Which also Keeps water Colder &: Get Latch For Toilet Lid Closed so it Can't Drink From it

[@JamesSheppard-wk3qb]

Very good advice!! Thanks!! :-)

[@cindyhoyt5909]

Thank you ❤ great video

[@michellemiller2589]

I always Tell my two girls “Mommy loves you; be good kitties.”

[@aliciasworldofpets]

Great video, thanks for sharing!😻🐾🩷

[@LIZA_BOBO]

I’ve never left my Bobo alone over night,and I will never do it,I would feel like the most horrible person alive if I did.If I have to stay over night at the hospital some time,my mother who only works 4 hours a day will be staying in my apartment with my Bobo so he doesn’t have to be alone(we have talked about this just to be on the safe side since I have some health issues)Bobo loves his grandma and because she is the only person he is comfortable with(except from me)I am only comfortable leaving him with her.Bobo is a rescue I adopted,he was sent from one fosterhome to the next for months before I adopted him(no one else wanted him when they heard that they couldn’t pick him up…)so he doesn’t trust people at all,he always looks at me first if someone wants to say hi to him,and if I say it is okay he will go and smell their hand and maybe let them touch his head,but it is only my mother who are allowed to pet him more than once.It is my responsibility to make my Bobo’s life as good as I can,and I try the best way I know to make him feel safe and to let him know that his feelings matter and that he will get a say in everything that includes him.We live together,this is Bobo’s home too. I love my Bobo,no one is more important to me than he is.If Bobo has a bad day and just wants to snuggle,I will cancel my plans for the day and stay at home in the couch with him❤️🐈‍⬛❤️ Im sorry,this got a little bit off topic but it was about my cat😊

[@thecurioustails]

Good tips, thankyou so much

[@ckyeung4286]

We have had a cat, our first, for about a year and a half. Now, I can't bring myself to be away for long because I am constantly worrying about (ah... and missing) her. She is a really sweet cat and incredibly well behaved. But cat being cat, there is no telling what she might get up to while we are out for long periods of time. Anyone here feels like this, too?

[@jamesmcpherson1590]

I think the water concern is overblown, as long as you leave the toilet seats up. I freshened up my cat's water dish religiously every day, yet I only once ever saw him drink out of it. It was far more often the case that I'd walk into the bathroom and see him pull his head up out of the bowl.

[@rachelmizrahi1837]

❤❤❤cutie 😊

[@עפרהחזן]

Very important tips. Thank you !

[@lindahalani1060]

Great INFO!!! THANK YOU😇🤘

[@aukyboy]

This may not apply to all countries, but here in Europe by far the most dangerous thing to do when you leave your cat alone for a few hours or more, is when you have leave windows open in a tilted position. I'm not sure how to explain this but we have windows that can open in 2 ways: wide open (=fine) or in a sharp angle that only leaves a gap open at the top. Some cats have tried to jump or climb out of that gap, getting stuck, and some of them died because their intestines got squeezed... So when we leave the house we make sure that we don't leave any windows open, except the one where they can't possibly jump onto (and no, they really can't).

[@Potatoestate]

I tell them im leaving..and i always keep the tv on. Usually the Flintstones or the Jetsons on Tubi because it never breaks off (like "are you still watching" notice)..just keeps going.

[@thomasricksmith8171]

Great video! Wish id seen it years ago! One of the cats when he was a kitten got into to those hair ties! Swallowed 18 of them!😮 he required surgery costing 4,000 dollars 😮 just a warning to others!

[@cyrollan]

One of the many reasons to get to know your neighbors: they can help cat sit, and you can return the favor. Five of my neighbors have my house key, and I theirs. It's a great (and free) support system.

[@djrichylaurence8991]

My kitten has an old dog and toys to keep him happy when I'm out.

[@lisanidog8178]

Have two cats. Keep your glasses in the cupboard. When I had single cats and was working I put the radio on so they’d hear music and voices talking. If you need to leave your cat for a long time board them at the Vet. They’re well taken care of. My two mostly sleep so when I come home after an errand they didn’t even know ai was gone.

[@danbasta3677]

My sister just recently got a black cat. As I am writing this, it's on my bed. This cat follows me around everywhere I go throughout the house. She bites be though, and I don't particularly like that very much. There's even times she draws blood whare she bites me. Not wild about this, however what am I gonna do? Then I can't sleep very well when she's always in my bed when I want to go to bed and get some sleep.

[@user-hm5zb1qn6g]

great tips

[@sneha313]

❤❤ Excilent video ❤

[@bonnitaclaus2286]

I leave on trips where I’m gone for several days. if I’m gone for a long time I have to board them. It breaks my heart. I live in a rented house on a working farm. They are occupied all the time. They can come in and out through the door. The house, despite being only 295 ft.² approximately, have their own places in the house. Multiple high shelves and beds just for them. But when I’m gone the cat hair in my bed says it all. They are free feeding on dry food. In the morning and in the evening, they get half a can each…. With one cat preferring dry food all the time. (Hey it’s a cat… they are individuals) Besides, there are multiple feed troughs for the cattle, supplied by my landlord for his well cared for cattle. This is where my cats love to hang out and supplement their diet…. As well as my little dog, who thinks she’s a cat.

[@simonnoble2345]

Everything breakable has long since been knocked to the floor. The cat insists that we are not allowed to have any vases, candles, photo frames or other ornaments, especially on window sills or radiator covers. Doors to upstairs are routinely to be closed at all times to prevent terretorial spray marking. Water bowls are ignored at all times, only running water from the drips of the outside tap is acceptable

[@annaolsson5441]

In Sweden the law is that you have someone come and feed and hang out properly at least twice a day and it should be someone the cat knows and trusts ... So cuddles and playtime is on the menu as well as fresh food and fresh water. After 24 hours according to our emergency care hospital without food it is seriously dangerous that also goes for if the cat is not eating.

[@viktoriakonnerth5802]

This guy's first tip (leave them with toys like pompoms on an elastic rope) that thing almost did lose one toe of her. She was playing with and it got around her toe and she was literally hanging on that rope on a higher level of her scratch/climb furniture. Very big luck I was home because it was tied up double around her paw. No way she could get free by herself, I almost had to cut it off.

[@summersunday8965]

Pe always get all doors open and propped with chairs etc when we leave the cat alone - the toilet door and both rooms doors

[@cynimonry5919]

The one time I had to leave my cat overnight was because of work. I left her with my sister who was around my cat during her kitten stage. Other than that Juliet goes with me when I travel.

[@nancyrobison2124]

Always tell my fur babies bye & to guard the house. Coming home i ring door bell & inside say

[@nancyrobison2124]

mommy's home

[@y2ksw1]

I have a cat door and usually keep doors open and protected from closing. Outside, they find water and dry food at will. And friends. When coming home I am confident to find my home destroyed by happy games 😅

[@cheetah219]

I would never, ever leave my cat alone for more than 24 hours. That's so lonely and sad. Knowing i have to leave my cat alone for a few hours a week for work or shopping, I'm glad I follow most of these rules. The electrical wire is a good tip, didn't think of that

[@kathys1285]

I got my fur baby when he was a small kitten when I left for work I left the tv on to keep him company it seemed to work when I came home he’d be fast asleep 💤 sometimes he didn’t even realize I was home lol 😂

[@michael-i7g7n]

"Fur Baby" is nice...the first time you hear it.

[@stormmaster108]

I expected this video to be about emotional factors. Like "Don't go away without telling your cat".

[@jaredmayo5820]

There is always someone looking out because we work opposite shifts,it's either her or me

[@madamedemonsieur]

I would have thought these were basic safety precautions at any time, not just when you're away for a while. I was expecting the video to be along the lines of "don't sneak out when your cat's asleep"or some such!

[@pusheencat7722]

Interesting. What kind of cat toy is recommended? I know they have different attachments for the wand. I have used stringy ones in the past. Would feathers be more appropriate?

[@jakevendrotti1496]

Ours loved and demolished both the string and the feather attachments, but we put them away when we were not home because the feathers and string could both be choking hazards. Probably a good toy that could be left out will be those fuzzy balls for the younger kitties, or something you can manipulate electronically from afar for the older ones.

[@pusheencat7722]

@@jakevendrotti1496 Same here, I always put them up too. I actually did buy a remote control mouse.

[@gatherwalk]

I have a stretchy line with a stuffed mouse at the end. It hangs in a doorway from a big clip. So she can pull to get any claws out and it bounces away. I also have thick pipe cleaners. She scrunches them up, bats them around, and carries them to different rooms to play with. They are too big to eat but soft, pliable, and strong enough to play with. She used to steal regular pipe cleaners from my craft area but I thought the thick ones would be safer.

[@ricoz2016]

Having been owned twice now by cats at different times, all this is second nature to me. Very good advice for novice cat servants though😂😂😁😁

[@zxKAOS1]

Mistake #1 boredom Mistake #2 knocking stuff over Mistake #3 not having enough water Mistake #4 not having a proper source of food Mistake #5 hair ties and elastic bands Mistake #6 temperature below 45 degrees F, or above 100 F Mistake #7 leaving wire and power cables out when not home Mistake #8 not securing doors close or open if leaving more than a few hours

[@mikeybinsd]

My Ratty just goes to his safe space-under the bed

[@ORok87]

nothing about TOXIC PLANTS!!!! THIS IS NUMBER 1!!!

[@erikajohnston7945]

The definition of "Free" does not list a CHARGE of $7.95. I don't have a CC. That is why I was excited.😢 Free my big toe.

[@PurpleRhymesWithOrange]

Anytime I am away for more than overnight I make certain a friend they know will check in on them.

[@quixomega]

My cat is never alone, because I have 2.

[@lynskyrd]

When I leave the house for the day, I just leave my computer on- she can browse all she wants... of course, she DOES clear her history.

[@godbless2446]

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