How can I stop other cats coming in my house and eating my cats food?

Question

I had a magnetic cat flap for my cat but have recently changed it for a normal old fashioned one, I did this as I suspect someone is removing my cats magnetic mouse because I've had to replace it 3 times in the last 6 months.

At first I thought he was just loosing them but recently he came home without his bell, magnetic mouse and ID tag which makes me think it's being done on purpose.

Since changing the cat flap to the normal one I've had other cats coming in at all hours eating my cats food.

I don't know what to do for the best.

Any advice would be greatly received.

Answer 1

You might put a note on the collar.  [stop removing my cats mouse,  bell, etc]

If this is kids it might not help.  

Or talk to some of the kids in your neighborhood and ask them to figure out who is taking the mouse from your cat ... and offer a reward.  

OR you can talk to them and say "I KNOW WHO is taking the mouse off my cats collar and it BETTER STOP! or I am going to call the police" this could scare them enough for it to stop.

Other than that is there some way to have the magnet and NOT the mouse... it might be cute and someone just wants to take it because it is cute!

I would do as some are saying and make your cat an indoor cat for a while.  

Are you sure "that other cat' isn't sabotaging your cats collar to benefit himself??? LOL! ( just joking...

I would only feed your cat on a schedule and then the other cats won't get any food.  

good luck with this one.  

Answer 2

Keeping your cat indoors is a good idea, but your cat may not go for it since he is used to going outside.  You may need to just monitor the door and not leave it open all the time.  Or dont leave food out all day long, just feed your cat a couple times a day.  they dont need food available at all times

Answer 3

It's time to keep your cat inside.  Sounds like someone is trying to steal your cat.  Permanently cover the cat flap so other cats can't come in, and your cat cannot go out.  Don't even bother telling other people to leave the cat alone.  If they want your cat that bad, it may end up permanently in their home instead as an indoor cat.

Answer 4

Your problem is really quite simple.  Permanently close the cat flap and keep your cat inside.  An indoor cat is happier, healthier and a better companion.

I would be worried if I thought someone was handling my cat and taking things from his collar.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

Well, there's that big wood thing that prevents other, larger animals from coming into your house.  You could remove the tiny cat hole and just keep that closed.

Seriously, though....looks like your kitties might have to get used to being outside or inside-exclusive, unless you want to call animal control or move.  

Answer 6

First...remove the cat flap and close the door.  Second, keep your cat inside - there is no reason for cats to be free roaming outside.  How can you be sure YOUR cat is not doing the same thing at a neighbors house?  Cats will live longer, happier and healthier lives by living indoors.  As long as you have fresh, clean litter - food & water - and some interesting toys, they will be quite content.

Answer 7

There is probably nothing you can do.  Maybe find out who the cats are and call a shelter to have them picked up if they are strays.

Answer 8

You seem to be asking two completely different questions here. A simple answer that will solve all the problems here is to keep your pet inside. Cats that live inside span lives that are easily 3 times that of an outdoor cat. You don't have to worry about your cat catching a disease or getting into a spar with another feline. Plus, your cat will no longer be potentially harmed by the person or thing you have described that removes it's identification. Not to mention, if your cat is indoors, you don't have to worry about keeping an ID tag in the first place. As well, other cats will no longer be interfering in your life.

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