Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Pets

Ziggysmom

(3,698 posts)

15. You made the right choice. Reptiles can carry salmonella, and you don't want that coming into

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Thu May 18, 2023, 12:50 PM

May 2023

your home OR making kitty sick. You could allow her outside only supervised by you or on a harness? If she's not going outdoors she will need some kind of play fun with toys to take its place. My indoor cats are allowed on a balcony that is partially screened. They love to catch bugs, I hate it, but it's in their nature.

Click here to purchase valentine hearts!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

15 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I am beginning to hate my cat. There are plenty of little lizards outside and they never bother me [View all] Maraya1969 May 2023 OP

Cats hunt. That's what they do. If you don't want her to hunt, keep her inside. Ocelot II May 2023 #1

You're right. But I have 2 dogs also and they all use a dog door. I'd have to start letting them Maraya1969 May 2023 #2

Beat me to it on every point. wnylib May 2023 #3

Easy solution Rebl2 May 2023 #4

A long time ago when I live in a rural area, my cat brought me a dead rabbit LetMyPeopleVote May 2023 #5

Personally, I think domesticated cats catch 'em for fun but dump them on us b/c it's gross food NullTuples May 2023 #6

All the cats I have ever... 2naSalit May 2023 #7

Mom's cats would bring them in... Whatthe_Firetruck May 2023 #12

If they're alive when she brings them in wryter2000 May 2023 #8

I try to catch them with a plastic container but you have to be fast because they run away Maraya1969 May 2023 #11

Accept her as she is, keep her inside, or rehome her. lark2 May 2023 #9

Easy solution Easterncedar May 2023 #10

She is exhibiting a completely normal cat behavior. LisaL May 2023 #13

I found the solution. I am keeping her inside and making sure I let the dogs out several times a Maraya1969 May 2023 #14

You made the right choice. Reptiles can carry salmonella, and you don't want that coming into Ziggysmom May 2023 #15