Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
#1
|
||
|
||
![]()
I have two Maine Coon cats in their late teens. One is 17 and the other is 16 years old. We own a home in the villages and will be retiring in less than three months. Our intention is to bring them to TV with us. Unfortunately they have recently become incontinent
![]() Last edited by deb133; 10-18-2011 at 01:11 PM. Reason: Spelling |
|
#2
|
||
|
||
![]()
Yes, I have two siberian cats (large like Maine Coon cats). I have a pet door that allows them to go out to the screened lanai any time. They do damage the screening, to the point of tearing it and creating rips that could be large enough for them to get out.
Recently I had the conventional screening replaced with "super-strong" screening. It was costly but so far they have not torn it. An additional alternative is specially designed pet screening. It is even heavier. My local store only carries that in 4 foot widths, though, so they would have to reframe the lanai if I chose that.
__________________
"Carpe the heck out of your Diems- with joy!" "Do no harm" (but take no sh**!) |
#3
|
||
|
||
![]()
Kitties and doggies don't like the smell and should stay away from the
screening. My cats have not even attempted to go near the screens, too busy resting in the sun beams on the lanai. You can purchase Bitter Apple spray at the big box pet stores or on the internet. |
#4
|
||
|
||
![]()
Thank you for those suggestions. I will be sure to look into both!
![]() |
#5
|
||
|
||
![]()
Deb, you have several weeks or months before actual damage occurs - it is cumulative, and usually happens in just a few favorite spots. So wait and watch to see if they actually like to climb, because if they don't, you won't need to do anything. Good luck!
__________________
"Carpe the heck out of your Diems- with joy!" "Do no harm" (but take no sh**!) |
#6
|
||
|
||
![]()
We have three cats. 3 YO male and female and a 13 YO female. Only the 3 YO female climbs the screens to chase anoles and squirels. She is about 10# and doesn't seem to harm the screens.
You're older cats may not want to expend the energy to climb them. .
__________________
Da Chicago So Side; The Village of Park Forest, IL; 3/7 Cav, 3rd Inf Div, Schweinfurt, Ger 65-66; MACV J12 Saigon 66-67; San Leandro, Hayward & Union City, CA (San Francisco East Bay Area) GO DUBS ! (aka W's) |
#7
|
||
|
||
![]() Quote:
__________________
Chicago, Lincoln Nebraska, Rochester NY, SE Ohio, Oklahoma, California, New Mexico and BUTTONWOOD |
#8
|
||
|
||
![]() Quote:
My 19 year old cat doesn't like strenous activity anymore. Like her owner. By the way, you probably already know this ... Your cats will need a heated shelter during the winter months.
__________________
Barefoot At Last No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever. |
#9
|
||
|
||
![]()
Hi all, again thank you for your comments, suggestions and ideas. I may have confused some by leading you to believe I was going to permanently keep my angels on the lanai. No, no, no! Wouldn't do that! I remember back in 2009 when we made settlement it was only 17 degrees outside. Brrrrr! I just want them to be able to run openly(sans diapers) for a few hours a day. The whole diaper thing has become so irritating for all of us. I am sure the kitties will enjoy a few hours of freedom a day
![]() Thanks again... |
Closed Thread |
|
|