how can i stop a neighbours cat entering my house and spraying?

[rhubarb83]

i have 2 cats who dont seem to mark their terroritry. Each time the neighbours cat comes in via our cat flap they either sit and watch it or run upstairs. This cat eats their food then sprays on its way out the smell is unbearable and im fed up of spring cleaning the house every morning pls help!

[Katoninelive]

The only thing to do is change your cat flap to a Magnetic one so only YOUR cats can get in & out of it.

[andy-hughes]

The neighbour's cat is establishing its territory, which is perfectly normal for cats.

It has decided to 'take over' your home as part of its area, and to re-enforce its status it intimidates your cats by eating their food and then marking its territory as a reminder of who is boss.

The simple way is for you to assert your leadeership over the interloper.

Keep a plant spray full of water handy, and every time he comes near, spray him in the face with it. It won't hurt him, but shold ensure that he goes elsewhere to make himself feel like top cat.

You could try sealing your cat flap for a few days, and letting your own cats in and out, which may make the intruder go elsewhere.

Good luck.

[Jugglering]

Hi Rubarb.... another alternative to a magnetic cat flap is one that will only open to your cat's microchip (my two Thugs are delighted that they and only they can get into the house, plus they don't have to wear heavy magnets on their collars). Easy to fit (exactly the same size as a normal cat flap) but unfortunately not cheap. However, I reckon I've already saved money because every cat I've ever had in the past has managed to lose the magnets and they're not cheap to replace. Just google microchip cat flap for more info.