Cats are adventurers and with their enormous agility they use all the options to try to escape. The desire to explore takes hold of them and, as they are trapeze artists, they manage to gracefully jump over any fence. We want to offer our cats the possibility to explore beyond the walls of our house because we love them, therefore, we want to give them the maximum freedom as possible But the street can be a very dangerous place and it would be better if the feline stayed in a protected enclosure, away from traffic and predators.
If you have wondered how you can prevent your cat from escaping from the garden or you are looking for a solution so that your neighbor's cat does not enter without permission, we invite you to continue reading the tips that we share on our site to condition your garden to respect. Discover how to prevent a cat from jumping a fence and start remedying it.
Anti-escape fence for cats
If you live in a chalet and want to offer your cat the garden to play and rest, but don't let it disappear, you may have wondered how to prevent it because they are escapist geniuses. We have to build a certain barrier. Thus, we need to cover the fence or the garden wall with a specially shaped mesh. The base fence must be high enough so that the cat does not jump directly over it. They can be done quite high in a single jump, so the fence must be at least 2 meters Then, we place the mesh at the top, with a minimum width of 50 cm hanging over the base fence and we fasten it in the shape of a90º arc with brackets. This prevents the cat from climbing it.
He will try to climb the fence a few times, but when he realizes that it is impossible, he will stop. It is important that the entire perimeter of the garden is fenced in this way so that the kitten has nowhere to escape. Also keep in mind that objects near the fence, surrounding trees or beams can help him escape from the garden.
Right there you have a tree that uses it to jump the fence? Or does the neighbor's tree help you climb? Then we recommend that you also place a net or mesh where the branches start like a spider web, like an inverted umbrella, to prevent your cat from climbing the tree. If the tree is on the other side of the wall, ask your neighbor for permission to do so to prevent the cat from jumping into the neighbor's house.
Is the invisible anti-escape fence for cats good?
Within the wide range of anti-escape fences for cats we find those known as "invisible fences". This is a zone limiter. We completely discourage these fences that transmit electrical impulses or electrostatic stimuli and educate the animal with fear and painThe use of a receiver collar that is placed on the cat's neck causes serious he alth problems in the thyroid glands and produces negative behaviors in cats.
For all these reasons, it is best to opt for a mesh fence like the one described above, which will simply make it difficult for the cat to climb it, without causing pain or fear.
Anti-escape roller for cats
The alternative to the anti-escape fence is the anti-escape roller. Instead of using mesh, this anti-escape option involves placing a roller on top of your garden fence. In this way, the cat will not reach the top because the turning mechanism will prevent him from putting his feet up and holding on to get to the other side. The great advantage of the roller is that it can be mounted on an existing fence with less height, as long as you cannot jump over it in one jump.
Both for this case and for the previous one, we recommend placing soft surfaces on the ground in case the cat falls when trying to jump the fence, now with the obstacles. Until the cat realizes that he can no longer jump over it, he will try to do so and may slip in the attempt.
Anti-escape barriers for balconies or terraces
Cats don't always land on all fours. If you have a balcony or terrace and you are afraid that your cat may jump or fall, we recommend the “gatio”, the patio para el gato Your feline will be able to see the outside calmly and be safe at the same time. Of course, this will also prevent unwanted visits.
Put a barrier material on the posts or rails, such as netting, and Completely enclose the balconyWith wire or mesh wire strengthens the barrier. It all comes together nicely with zip ties. Once the balcony is prepared, it is time to make it attractive for your cat. You can put shelves with platforms at different heights so he can have fun while watching the world go by.
Now then, if you have a terrace and you want to prevent him from trying to jump, it would be best to prepare a good structure with a fence and even with the anti-escape roller. In this case, it is even more important to get the height right so that the animal does not suffer any damage. Once the structure is installed, enriches the environment so you don't have to leave. Check out these articles:
- Environmental enrichment for cats
- Cat gym at home
Ride schedules
Another way to prevent your cat from jumping over a fence or jumping into a neighbor's house is by establishing walk times. Probably, your feline tries to escape not because he is uncomfortable with you, but because he feels that he needs to exercise, interact with other environments and animals and discover the world. Therefore, there is no better way to meet these needs than taking him for a walk, since not only dogs need to go for a walk.
You can train your cat to walk on a leasha and set departure times, preferably always the same, since cats are animals of habits who hate changes in their routine. In any case, it does not hurt to adapt your garden, balcony or terrace to avoid accidents.
Natural repellents to prevent other cats from jumping your fence
If you want the neighbor's cats to lose interest in your garden, there are very effective natural repellents that you can place in front of your fence, wall and door:
- Ground coffee.
- Lavender, thyme and other aromatic plants.
- Black pepper and hot spices.
- Garlic.
- Citrus, such as orange peel.
Please avoid chemical repellents because they could be very toxic, both for animals and people, especially children. For this reason, we advise you to opt for natural repellents that simply keep cats away because the odors they give off are unpleasant. Find out more in this article: "Smells cats hate".
If your neighbor's cats are constantly trying to get into your garden, don't forget that you can also try talking to him about adapting his own house.
