is it easy for an indoor cat to live outside in the yard?

Question

Also, my cat is declawed, but yard is safe--fenced.

Answer 1

no, she will not know hot to react to other cats that do have clawa and birds will attack her very easily. think twice before doing this please.

Answer 2

I would worry more about what could get IN to the yard and get your cat. Where I live, we have a lot of wolves, coyotes and foxes. My cat has his claws, but he somehow got out of the house last week and we didn't realize it -- until I was awoken by a very loud screeching meow. I looked for him for about an hour and finally found him in the neighbor's window well, completely freaked out. Something had to have chased him over there, otherwise I don't think he would have jumped the fence. The point is, my cat is an indoor one like yours and I don't think he has the survival skills he needs when confronted by another animal. And there are plenty of animals that could get into your yard, other cats, raccoons, whatever.

Answer 3

"Live" outside? Are you permanently evicting this cat who was raised indoors? That's not wise.

Even if you mean to just let him out for some exploration and fresh air there are things to consider. Your yard may be fenced but cats can get out of almost ANY enclosure. If your cat is a male and he picks up a scent of a female HE WILL ESCAPE the yard.

If just want to let him/her out occasionally, I'd do it in small doses to start and try to be out there with him as much as possible.

Also, make sure he's tagged or you may never see him again.

Answer 4

You have no business letting your cat outside if it is declawed, even if your yard is fenced. Cats are natural climbers and jumpers, and unless your fence is about 8 feet high a cat can get over it.

Answer 5

No, it's not easy, especially for a declawed cat. They truly can't defend themselves from other outdoor or stray cats and other animals like dogs or birds.

It would be better if you bought a large cage for your yard and put a doghouse and food out there for her to live if you don't want her in the house anymore.

Answer 6

No, it's not. Just one example of a hazard for your cat would be a stray cat with claws climbing your fence and attacking your cat. Other problems are fleas and ticks. If she hasn't been spayed, there's an excellent chance for kittens. I don't know how high your fence is, but cats are skilled climbers. Your cat could get over the fence and get hit by a car.

Answer 7

Can't kitty get over a fence, even if kitty is declawed?

My cat-owning friends say that once declawed, they have to be indoor cats.

Check with your vet, though.

Answer 8

Not a good idea. Cats will find their way out. Also, like many people have stated, other animals will come in. It's just not fair to the cat. If you can't have it in the house anymore, then do the kind thing and find a new home for it. Dont just throw him/her outside!

Answer 9

No way! Another cat with claws could jump your

fence and kill or severely injure your cat who

will be defenseless. It is really cruel to an

animal and makes me sick just thinking what

could happen. How about your parents taking

you to the zoo and throwing you into the tiger's

cage? How would you feel as the tiger jumped

on top of you and started slashing you with his

claws? Do you really get it? An indoor cat is an

indoor cat only!

Answer 10

I wouldn't put my indoor cat outside. My cat knows nothing of outside and somethings my cat has seen out of the window are fine but she got out once and was frightened by cars but curios of other things. I wouldn't want my cat to get flees and ticks and rabie shots and all sorts of stuff. Just my opinion.

Answer 11

I wouldn't recommend it. Besides the safety and escape issues, your cat may become very confused as to where it wants to be, (inside or outside ?) and be at the door and windows meowing constantly day and night. I had a male who did this.