We have a large male cat (probably 15-16 years old) and he's the neighbourhood Top Cat, totally independent, 6 Dinners Sid when he can and scourge of any upstart moggy. He's a bit grumpy with the building work, so looking for some thoughts.
Our street is currently being dug up for the next 6 months or so for new houses. Mog is used to regular hunting, owning the territory and tbh, is the sort who gets upset when we the suitcase out, despite being a fighter rather than a lapcat.
Lately he mewls constantly and just seems lost because his territory is being turned over. He also got into a fight when usually he just scares the other cats off without attacking.
The area's going to be like this for a few months and obviously his hunting is seriously disturbed as there was previously a derelict building in the street and plenty mice / rants. Has anyone gone through building works with a cat before and give us some tips to get him more comfortable?
He's too old and used to being 'Top Cat' for me to make him a house cat (despite the fact I'm not keen on him being out while they are pouring concrete). Keeping him garden bound was a thought, but unfortunately he has proved he can jump 6' from the ground (actually the building work has increased his jump into our garden, so he's been 'training').