Q: Eddie, our neighbor’s indoor-outdoor cat, is very sweet. He often visits us while we’re sitting on our porch or working in the yard. He’s so affectionate that we can’t help but give him a few cat treats. Eddie seems to be gaining weight, and I wonder whether he is charming other neighbors out of treats, too. Should we stop feeding him?
A: Yes! I don’t recommend feeding your neighbors’ pets for four reasons.
First, feeding Eddie encourages him to wander from his yard. If he crosses a street to get to your house, he risks getting hit by a car….