Neighbour feeding my cat, advice?

gingercordial

You can get collars which say that the cat has a medical need so don't feed it. Maybe this would look more "official"/serious and get her to take notice?

http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/cat-collars/pets-at-home-dont-feed-me-cat-collar?orderBy=1&fa=%7c%7cprice_GBP%253A%255B0%2b40%255D%7c%7cads_f12001_ntk_cs%253A%2522Red%2522#

https://pspettags.com/i-need-a-special-diet-please-do-not-feed-medical-pet-id-tag/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvLn7q4rt1AIV65PtCh32YQyREAQYAiABEgKPRfD_BwE

Or google "cat collar do not feed" and you'll find some other collars and tags.

However it really is your responsibility to look after your cat's health, and that includes keeping it in if necessary. I had a friend with a diabetic cat that was determined to be let out, and when she was out she'd be fed by neighbours (despite requests for them not to) as well as hunting on her own and even raiding bins for all sorts of unsuitable foods. Not compatible with keeping her on a special diet and her blood sugar levels correct. Eventually she was found dead. Don't let this happen to yours.

seven-day-weekend

I don't see how you can stop your cat eating 'other' food if it is allowed outside, it could pick anything up from anywhere, even hunting and eating its prey.

I am not an advocate for keeping cats in (unless they chose it), but if the diet is so important it might be the only way.

Blue_Dolphin

Hi Stringer-bell. Firstly, I'm sorry that your cat has a medical problem.
I have just joined the forum so I could specifically reply to your post.
I too have a cat with a medical condition. He is on a prescription diet and medication. He has been an outdoor cat all his life, and he loves being out, and I would hate to take this away from him.
My neighbour ... well I know a work colleague of his... who questions what his condition could be... But there is absolutely no wish to empathise, is exceptionally rude and defiant. And he has an anger management problem.
I have had to speak to him on many occasions because he throws food over the wall, previously for my dog and now for my cat. I have carefully and tactfully explained why I don't want him to do this. Then he will look me in the eye and throw dog or cat biscuits over the wall, at my feet. Initially, I just quietly picked them up and placed them back on his side, saying 'no thank you' assertively but not agressively. He stopped doing it when I was there but I did realise he would still do so when my dog was out alone, so just had to be out there watching...and really enjoyed quietly defeating him by calling my dog in with one of his allowed treats... leaving neighbour disappointed that my dog came running to me and not him. (he is a very odd man: his wife is not much better.)
Sadly my dog is now passed, and I face the issue afresh with my cat.
I was a little frustrated with some of the replies you received. I want my cat to continue to enjoy his life, despite his medical issues. I don't wish to shut him in, that would destroy his quality of life. I would like to put up a very tall fence because I think this man thrives on antagonising people. So not being able to see us might help. We have spoken to him about the cat's medical needs but he does not care. I appreciate cats are free to roam and eat what they choose but a neighbour deliberately doing so when they know there are medical concerns...!!!! Makes me very angry. I may put in writing to him the facts (leaving emotions aside) and the medical effects of what he is choosing to do. And explain that if they continue to do so, I will explain to the vet (who is also their vet) what is going on and give the next bill to them. It may be something which does not stand up in court but people's appalling lack of respect for physical, emotional, behavioural boundaries infuriates me, especially concerning the welfare of humans and animals.
Wishing you a resolution to your situation.

sheramber

Another forum member stopped a neighbour feeding her cat by telling them that she would be giving them vet bill for the medical treatment that the cat would need by them feeding it.