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My neighbor's cat is hiding under the bathtub. How can I get her out?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Toyger | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 7 days old

My neighbour's cat has been hiding under my bathtub for 26 hours now. At 2am she came out and I thought it'd be nice not to crate her until time tp go home at 7am. When the time came she scratched my husband badly and ran back under the bathtub. This is disturbing my kitten and I. I'm desperate to get her out.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on March 28th, 2019

I'm sorry that your neighbor's cat seems to think she lives with you! It sounds like something may have startled her. If she won't let you handle her, it would be best to get her into a crate or carrier so you can safely remove her from your home. Placing in some wet cat food or even smelly food such as friend chicken may entice her to check it out and enter. An old pillow case or towel can also be placed over the carrier to make it darker and more welcoming.

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