I'm worried about raising my blind kitten. How can I prevent him from falling into the pool in front of my house?
By T.Burger
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I am not trying to sound smart-alecky, but probably the best solution is not allow the cat in the front yard? (As in, your backyard is fenced).
I have to agree with the previous feedback, but even better this baby should become an indoor cat. The house will become her world and be safer for her. I had a blind cat and she did just fine indoors, she got to know every nook and cranny and developed a remarkable sense of hearing. Please keep her in.
I also agree with having your kitty boy be an indoor only cat. He will be completely happy and content not going out and he will be so much more safe. It's also not only the pool you have to worry about.
We have a pool in our backyard. When our blind cat came across it for the first time, he began to put his nose to the air, then having smelt the water (the strong chlorine smell) he began walking very slowly. He continued to walk around the perimeter of the pool, and after that we never had a problem with him falling in or anything! I think you would find that your cat would be fine, they are pretty incredible and will surprise you! The pool would have a definite smell about it, and I'm sure your cat will learn that smell, learn where the pool is and to avoid it!
Not everyone wants to raise an indoor-only pet. There are some really good reasons not too.
After all, you wouldn't think it was a good idea to raise indoor-only children, and humans are more "domesticated" than felines.
Besides the fact that cats always manage to get out sometime. When they do, they are not prepared for the dangers the outdoors has to offer.
First, take the cat to the pool and let it smell the water while holding it. Dip its paw in. It will shake its paw. Dip its whiskers in. Be sure you have a good hold on the pet in case it struggles. The cat will dislike the pool.
The cat should know by the smell that it is getting close to the pool in the future and avoid it once it knows what it is. Cats rely on sound and smell much more than humans do.
In the future, closely supervise all visits outdoors. Visits should be short.
By the way, cats can swim. However, a blind can may get confused and swim in the wrong direction, or if there's tile may not be able to climb out. If you are very close by you can rescue it.
So just supervise outdoor excursions and familiarize the cat with the pool.
Try building a cat enclosure!
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