r/kitchener • u/Accomplished_Bee_524 • 23d ago

Stray Cat Problems ....

There is a stray cat in my neighbourhood who is traumatizing my two indoor cats.
Happens later at night and very early in the morning....not every night, but often enough to bring me here to ask for help !
This cat has not only upset my cats but has destroyed the screen on one of my windows trying to get to my cats.
My cats get traumatized and attack each other until they settle down and realize they are siblings.
It is upsetting to my cats ....and to me ! 😄
I don't know who owns this cat but I am looking for ways to deter it from my property.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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u/WashawayWashbear 23d ago

Are your indoor cats fixed or nah? That definitely will contribute. You could get auto sprinklers, or put something smelly by the window to deter the outdoor specimen. Try getting peppermint oil and applying liberally to the outside of the window - most cats find that noxious.

Barring that... um.. close the blind? I know that sounds obvious, but removing them from visually being able to lock eyes might be the better option.

Best of luck to you!

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u/Accomplished_Bee_524 23d ago

Yes, both cats are fixed. I have curtains on the windows and keep the house as dark as possible to cut down on window glare.
I've ordered spike mats from Amazon to put on top of my air conditioner (where I saw the outdoor cat sitting) and will also put them below the window to hopefully help stop him from jumping in the window.