How to solve our cat's dangerous behavioural problem?

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One of our cats has been growing a behavioural problem that is becoming quite dangerous.  Every time we get back from somewhere in the car, she'll run into the road and roll in the way of our car.  She does this every time, and it's especially bad during the night time, since she's so dark that it's hard to see her.  The even bigger concern is that she won't move if we rev the engine or beep the horn.

Can anyone suggest a way that will stop her doing so because we're so fearful that one day we won't see her and will end up killing her.  Either that or one of our neighbours may end up killing her.

Handsome · Accepted Answer

I suggest this in all seriousness even though it may sound otherwise.

Fill a washing up bottle with water and keep it in the car for when you return home.

Then when she sits and rolls, give her a squirt. It'll give her a shock without any hurt and she won't associate it with you. She'll very quickly think that if she goes into the road she'll get a squirt from somewhere and stop doing it.

sociallyskilled · Answer

We had a cat who did that, and unfortunately was run over as my mom drove into the driveway.

If you're willing to risk it a bit longer, you can try having someone pull into the driveway, wait for the cat to roll, and then have someone (outside of the car), spray her with the hose or something else terrifying. You will have to set her up to be caught and punished quite a few times before she starts to get the picture that rolling over is scary. 

Personally, I wouldn't want to risk it any longer, and would start keeping the cat inside.

J C · Answer

While the LED collar solves one problem, it creates another.  The flashing collar makes cats (and dogs) a target for those sick people who enjoy running down cats with their cars at night.  Just be aware of this before you go out and get one.

Here to Help · Answer

Lee Lee 2 had a good idea with the bright light collars, but I would suggest bringing her inside. There is a very good chance she will get killed. Just let her outside on a leash and harness, in a cat enclosure or in your back yard under supervision.

Unicornrider · Answer

The suggestion of a bright luminescent collar is good, as well as keeping kitty indoors while you go out. When you get back, since she is indoor/outdoor, let her out - and tell your neighbour about her collar.

Alison · Answer

oh, that is quite a problem.  I would consider making her an indoor cat.  indoor cats also have a very reduced chance of getting fleas, ticks, and other parasites as well as many diseases.
the flashing LED light collar would also be a good alternative, like your first commenter said

Lee Lee 2 · Answer

You can get one of those collars that have a flashing LED light on them, that should help you to see her in the dark, i'll try and find you a link

http://www.dogtopia.co.uk/cat_collars/cat_collars.htm

I hope this helps you i just typed in LED cat collar into yahoo xx

Sarah · Answer

Maybe you could put her indoors when you're not home. Although many people keep their cats outdoors and some cats like it, it is not safe for the cat. You should bring your cat inside for her safety.

kitten lady · Answer

do that i do is very time u see her doing is to fright her and she will stop get them to shout at her

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