Can I temporarily cage my cat? How long is too long for confinement?

Question

Do you think it would be wrong for me to go to my grandmas house before my move in date and keep Charlie in a cage while I'm there ? My grandma doesn’t like cats and doesn’t want him roaming if I stay there for a couple of weeks How long do you think is too long for him to be like that ? I don't want to permanently scar him or anything . Maybe I'm just over thinking it ? I want to move out my exes house but don’t want to damage my cat . Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 12 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Charlie should be able to tolerate a very large dog style crate or a cat condo for days to a week or so. Cats often stay in similar sized cages while boarding, however be aware that cats confined will need litter changed several times daily and he would benefit from interactive toys. If possible, he may do better if allowed to be closed into a room vs a crate. Other options may be long term boarding if needed, if there is a cat facility near you with larger cages/condos available. A cat condo that might work better than a crate: https://www.amazon.com/Prevue-Pet-Products-Premium-Deluxe/dp/B015RRSZXO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522461943&sr=8-1&keywords=cat+condo+cage The larger the area Charlie has and the more toys/interaction that Charlie has will make confinement less difficult on him. Be sure to monitor him for signs of stress such as not eating, going outside the literbox or excessive grooming. I hope this helps. Good Luck and thank you for using PetCoach

Can I temporarily cage my cat? How long is too long for confinement?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What to do if my cat has a small hole with pus coming from its ear?

Is it normal for a pregnant guinea pig to zoom after cage cleaning?

My small pet is limping and can't bear weight. Should I see a vet?

My pet has worsening sores and scratches. Could it be an infection?

How to keep a pet mom and her newborn babies warm and calm?

What can I use to cover my hermit crab tank for low humidity?

Share