from climbing again? I'm thinking of having him declawed so he can not climb up anymore. Don't be mean, I've always been an opponent of declawing , but this is the 4th time he has been stuck in a tree. I'm worried that the next time we won't get him down safe.
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Since I have cat fence-in I had to "fix" several trees. I think it will be hard to describe it and I will try.
The basic principle is using garden netting (like what people use to keep birds from getting at their fruit). You need to have a funnel shape - the bottom is secured around the base of the tree or part-way up the trunk. Then the top of the netting is spread out to hang on the branches so that it is away from the trunk.
That way the cat will not climb the tree as they know the netting wll not hold its weight and they can no longer get secure footing (pawing?) on the trunk. You may not like the look of it in your garden.
Don't declaw your cat!!!
If you declaw him he will be defenseless outside. If you don't want him to climb trees, keep him inside. I think he would eventually come down when he was hungry. How many cat skeletons are found in trees?
If you declaw him, do NOT let him go outside! He will be much less able to defend himself against predators and other cats. It would be easier just to keep him inside without declawing him if that's an option.
I would recommend putting a fence around the tree. Something with only vertical slats, so there's nothing for him to climb on.
You can also try one of the cat deterrent things they make for gardens, etc...
if he's an outside (or an indoor/outdoor) cat, you're best bet is to just let him up there until he figures it out for himself. i know that sounds cruel, but the outside world can be a dangerous place. if he doesn't figure out how to maneauver on his own, he'll be a sitting duck. if he's an indoor cat, keep him indoors. declawing an outdoor cat is a bad idea. they need those claws to protect themselves outside.
Even if a cat is declawed, they can still climb trees.
It may be best if your cat is kept indoors only. This will not only save you the hassle of calling people to rescue him from the tree, but will save the lives of local wildlife and your own cat's life.
It is a sad fact of life that outdoor cats die up to 10 years younger than indoor cats.
If your cat does want to go outdoors, then you may have to invest in a cat enclosure or train your cat to wear a harness and lead so you can take him for walks.
Ummm...How 'bout you keep him in the house.Not only are you going to remove his nails you're going to let him back outside so he REALLY can't defend himself???Not recommended at all.
I am sure if he gets hungry he can get down. Open a can of cat food and bang on the can with a fork. I haven't seen a cat that can stay away from wet cat food yet. Good luck
Just before you declaw your cat, meet me on the corner of Hollywood and Vine. Bring a water pistol and I will bring a machine gun to give you an idea of what being declawed means to an outdoor cat. Get him a high-rise cat tree for indoors and keep him safe inside.
Stop wasting the time of the tree service, he is not "STUCK". Your cat will come down when he see's fit to do so. Cats can traverse from trees, telephone poles etc. If they can get up it.they can come down as well.
I agree with Julie N!!!
If the cat is an outdoor cat it is the only choice!!
I read before when they are ready they do come down!!
Good Luck!!
Agreed that he's not "stuck." If he's not as comfortable climbing down as he is climbing up, because for example, he's an indoor cat and he doesn't *know how* to climb down, rest assured, he'll figure it out.
It may be tempting to stand under the tree and call to him, and fret over him, but please don't. More likely than not, you're just making him as nervous as a teenager on a driving test. Just wait for him to come down on his own.
Leave him up there all night if that's what it takes. The desire for his warm safe bed and some kitty chow will overcome his doubts. If you leave him to his own devices, pretty soon he'll be racing up and down the tree on his own--problem solved!
DO NOT declaw an outdoor cat, or one that you let outdoors. They are essentially defenseless. And I agree with the first guy. Cats will eventually find their way down when motivated/hungry. If you're really worried about the climbing, then either keep the cat indoors, or put a little wire fencing around the tree that's too high for it to jump over.
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