We'll be going away for Christmas for 3 days and have to leave our 3
cats at home. When we've been away before, we'd just leave enough food
down to last them a couple of days. But with our new 8 month old
kitten she just eats everything in sight.
Any ideas for feeding them during this period?
I'm also worried about our kitten while we're away. She's only just
started going out and using the cat flap about 2 days ago and we shut
it off when it gets dark and keep her inside. Do you think she'll be
okay and still be there when we return?
Thanks for any advice.
A
NMR - 10 Dec 2005 10:57 GMT
Anyway for a friend to stop by after 2 days Keep her inside she might not
be happy about staying in but would do it anyways with the weather.
Just leave extra food you should be ok or 3 days but not much longer
> We'll be going away for Christmas for 3 days and have to leave our 3
> cats at home. When we've been away before, we'd just leave enough food
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> Thanks for any advice.
> A
Wendy - 10 Dec 2005 13:02 GMT
> We'll be going away for Christmas for 3 days and have to leave our 3
> cats at home. When we've been away before, we'd just leave enough food
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> Thanks for any advice.
> A
If at all possible get a friend or neighbor to come in at least once a day
to check on them. You could buy one of the timed feeders so the pet sitter
could feed them once and set the feeder for the second feeding of the day.
W
Rhonda - 11 Dec 2005 04:47 GMT
I would keep her (and your other cats) inside. Too many things could
happen while you are gone, especially at night.
I'd also get someone to come in and feed them and make sure they're
okay. If one hungry kitten eats all of the food, the others are going to
have it tough for a few days.
Rhonda
> I'm also worried about our kitten while we're away. She's only just
> started going out and using the cat flap about 2 days ago and we shut
> it off when it gets dark and keep her inside. Do you think she'll be
> okay and still be there when we return?
Ryan Robbins - 11 Dec 2005 08:34 GMT
> I'm also worried about our kitten while we're away. She's only just
> started going out and using the cat flap about 2 days ago and we shut
> it off when it gets dark and keep her inside. Do you think she'll be
> okay and still be there when we return?
Why not remove all doubt about your kitten's safety and keep her indoors?
I mean all of the time. There is no good reason for allowing cats to roam
free. Buy a harness and a leash and have your cats get their outdoor
exercise with you.
Candace - 11 Dec 2005 20:15 GMT
> We'll be going away for Christmas for 3 days and have to leave our 3
> cats at home. When we've been away before, we'd just leave enough food
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> Thanks for any advice.
> A
I agree with everyone else. I think it's best for cats to always be
inside but I'm not intending to start that discussion up here. But you
definitely should keep them all inside while you are gone. What if one
gets hurt while outside? No one would know that it was missing. Keep
them all inside and you won't have to worry if they'll be there when
you return. Get a timed feeder, as someone else said. Or have someone
come in once a day and feed them and pay them for doing that. If the
reason your cats go outside is to go to the bathroom, then get a litter
box and put it by the door they go out. They'll understand. Keep your
cats safe so you can all have a pleasant holiday.
Candace
whitershadeofpale - 11 Dec 2005 22:36 GMT
> I agree with everyone else. I think it's best for cats to always be
> inside but I'm not intending to start that discussion up here.
oh but you did!
I agree, the world outside is too unpredictable. kids, other larger
animamls, cars, etc...
I will probably modify my fence so they can go out there during the day
and on nice summer evenings after dark. Like during a little cookout or
something.
Andy Social - 13 Dec 2005 04:39 GMT
Thanks for all the suggestions. I bought a cat feeder with a seven day
timer as I'm not able to get anyone to come over and check on the
cats.