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I think my cat wants to eat my bird! Help!
I just got a six month old cat a few days ago. I also have a parakeet. I know that my cat is still considerd a kitten but how should I go about teaching my cat that the bird is not going anyware and that it's not okay to stare at him all the time? My cat is not agressive, but has a strong hunting instinct, what should I do?!?
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"Kafren120" wrote in message lkaboutpets.com... I just got a six month old cat a few days ago. I also have a parakeet. I know that my cat is still considerd a kitten but how should I go about teaching my cat that the bird is not going anyware and that it's not okay to stare at him all the time? My cat is not agressive, but has a strong hunting instinct, what should I do?!? Thanks, Katherine I don't think you can "train" a cat not to stare at a bird. The likelihood is that this will become less frequent as each one becomes accustomed to the presence of the other. In the meantime, do *not* try to bring the bird into the room uncaged -- in some sort of attempt to thet them "used" to one another. That would simply be tempting fate at this time. Make sure your cat is in another room any time you let the bird out of its cage, and make sure the bird is in a cage that is placed in such a position that it is *absolutely impossible* to get at it, either by climbing or by knocking the cage over (and don't forget that cats can leap considerable distances). I would suggest putting the bird (in its cage) in another room, with door closed, when you are going to be out of the house. Incidentally, I know people who have birds that seem to get along fine with the cats -- but I also know of others where they never did develop this type of relationship. Your cat is little more than a kitten, so it is possible that he will adapt as time goes on. MaryL |
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"Kafren120" wrote in message lkaboutpets.com... I just got a six month old cat a few days ago. I also have a parakeet. I know that my cat is still considerd a kitten but how should I go about teaching my cat that the bird is not going anyware and that it's not okay to stare at him all the time? My cat is not agressive, but has a strong hunting instinct, what should I do?!? Thanks, Katherine I don't think you can "train" a cat not to stare at a bird. The likelihood is that this will become less frequent as each one becomes accustomed to the presence of the other. In the meantime, do *not* try to bring the bird into the room uncaged -- in some sort of attempt to thet them "used" to one another. That would simply be tempting fate at this time. Make sure your cat is in another room any time you let the bird out of its cage, and make sure the bird is in a cage that is placed in such a position that it is *absolutely impossible* to get at it, either by climbing or by knocking the cage over (and don't forget that cats can leap considerable distances). I would suggest putting the bird (in its cage) in another room, with door closed, when you are going to be out of the house. Incidentally, I know people who have birds that seem to get along fine with the cats -- but I also know of others where they never did develop this type of relationship. Your cat is little more than a kitten, so it is possible that he will adapt as time goes on. MaryL |
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I just got a six month old cat a few days ago. I also have a parakeet. I know
that my cat is still considerd a kitten but how should I go about teaching my cat that the bird is not going anyware and that it's not okay to stare at him all the time? My cat is not agressive, but has a strong hunting instinct, what should I do?!? Thanks, Katherine Katherine, you're going to have to be very careful. I had an eight-year-old parakeet come to a very bad end by a cat who rarely ever showed interest in the bird...Be sure the cage is high enough the cat can't reach it, or knock the stand over. I'd suspend it from the ceiling in an area where the cat can't climb on anything to reach it. Close the door to the bird's room any time you're away. It's just such a natural part of being a cat, you can't teach him to leave it alone. You just have to protect the bird. Good luck! Parakeets are sweet, personable little birds. I loved mine, but I'll never get another as long as I have cats. Sherry |
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I just got a six month old cat a few days ago. I also have a parakeet. I know
that my cat is still considerd a kitten but how should I go about teaching my cat that the bird is not going anyware and that it's not okay to stare at him all the time? My cat is not agressive, but has a strong hunting instinct, what should I do?!? Thanks, Katherine Katherine, you're going to have to be very careful. I had an eight-year-old parakeet come to a very bad end by a cat who rarely ever showed interest in the bird...Be sure the cage is high enough the cat can't reach it, or knock the stand over. I'd suspend it from the ceiling in an area where the cat can't climb on anything to reach it. Close the door to the bird's room any time you're away. It's just such a natural part of being a cat, you can't teach him to leave it alone. You just have to protect the bird. Good luck! Parakeets are sweet, personable little birds. I loved mine, but I'll never get another as long as I have cats. Sherry |
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