Cat

[vicarder]

I have RRMS and my husband has peripheral neuropathy. W are having trouble with our indoor house cat. He continues to get between our feet and I am afraid he is going to cause us to fall. Suggestions, anyone?

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Other than getting rid of your beloved feline, I have no advice to offer you. My two cats are constantly doing this to me, and I have had a few too many near falls that I dread getting rid of them. I am taking it slower and I am making my steps more deliberate. I get upset when they do that, though, and it would take a lot for me to get rid of them.

[falalalala]

Hmm... my dog had that habit when he was a pup. I trained him to move by saying,"Move it" .I sound very rude,I know.🤣

As for cats, I might try the same thing with my voice to start. When they don't listen to that, try the command with a squirt gun or a light nudge with a cane (if you use that)

After awhile, you might be able to get him to move with just a voice command.

Meanwhile, walk slow!

[greaterexp]

I agree that you may need to walk more slowly when around your pets. My pug is definitely a "companion dog," meaning that we haven't found that he serves any purpose except to stay beside us, take walks, and eat. His new and improved purpose is to trip me up. Because he feels the need to be right by me at all times (in case I might have food), I will turn around, and he suddenly materializes where I least expect him. I can't say that I remember to always be cognizant of his sudden appearances, but I do try to change directions more slowly because of him and because of vertigo. I wish you well in adapting to your cats.

[Juleigh21]

Would a bell 🔔 on the collar work?

[Jgrab]

Carry his favorite treats or toy he likes to chase. Toss ahead to distract cat when moving. I did this and cat now waits for this game when ever I'm moving. Keeps him from tripping me. I've trained him to run down stairs ahead of me with this trick.

[goatgal]

Cats can/do learn. You might try startling them with a squirt gun (my personal tool for nudging animals that need reminders), a pebble filled can for noisemaker, each accompanied by an emphatic move it!

[vicarder]

Thank you so much for your advice. I have been around pets my whole life and it doesn't bother me as much. My husband has never had a pet before and is very frustrated. Thank you all for your advice. I will try several of these.

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Does anyone play with your cat? They are looking for attention when they do this. Also, it's one of their ways of showing affection.

[mrsmike9]

Scent something on your shoes that doesn't smell good? Perhaps a touch of Tabasco sauce?

[vicarder]

This is interesting.....