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Just another thought - we had good luck when we asked our landlord if were allowed to put a cat-door into a window. The pane can be replaced quite easily when you move out again. (Easier than closing a hole in the door!)

Good luck with everything!

Hi, something similar happened to a friend of mine. Her tomcat, whom she had since he was a kitten, completely changed behaviour after the introduction of a second kitten. He has been "sulking" for 3 years now and hardly comes in anymore. He might come in when he can be sure the air is cle...

Crewella, that sounds like one determined cat! :-) Good on ya! I also back up my cat when I catch anything going on. However, Ninja kitten is sort of missing the fear gene: I have sprayed him with water a number of times. He retreats 3 steps and then comes straight back. My boyfriend recently pelted...

Hey, I also keep the cat indoors at night for all the reasons already stated. As for disruptive night behaviour: it does sound as if she's trying to assert her right to go out. Can you close a couple of doors between you and your cat, so that you can sleep undisturbed? We always had to lock our cat ...

Thanks, Crewella! I am glad to hear it's not a total alien idea to argue for a schedule. Also, in more hopefuly news, today is the first day that our cat is venturing out again. I was cleaning the frontyard, so she probably felt a bit safer. Ninja kitten came over and chased her into the house (he g...

Thanks for your kind comments! Unfortunately, we don't have gardens, but live right on the park. The ninja kitten (who seems to be the main problem) is neutered but so pushy that apparently even the owner's little family dog is scared of him. I sprayed him with water a few times and he just looks at...

Oh, I hear you! Fleas are awful. Have you tried a different brand of flea treatment with a different ingredient? I find some work better than others. If you're in Australia, Advocate seems to be the best. When hoovering the furniture, flea treatment etc. weren't enough and were getting bitten as wel...

Hi, about 2 months ago, we moved to an area with lots of parkland, which we thought would be ideal for our cat to roam. Turns out, this is hotly contested territory with several other neighbouring cats who seem to be at peace with each other. Our cat hisses at all other cats, but has a history of lo...