My indoor cat keeps trying to sneak out the door. What can I do?

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Hello. I currently own 3 cats, and they all live inside, although before they lived outside. We live in the woods, and we've had 5 cats disappear when living outside, which is why they stay inside at all times now. The problem is that one of my cats, Johny, a 1 and a half-year-old male (neutered), keeps trying to sneak out the door when it's open. We don't want him to go outside, so we always have to go run after him. He's really sneaky sometimes, so we only notice he's gone after. Any advice? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Good on you for keeping them indoors! I keep my cats indoors all the time as well, it's much safer for them and better for their health. I would make it a habit to check where Johny is every time you have to leave or open the door before opening the door. Then he has less of a chance to sneak out. You can also get a screen door, which adds an extra barrier to prevent him from getting out. I hope this helps!

My indoor cat keeps trying to sneak out the door. What can I do?

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