if you havea kitty at what age should they be let out and should they?

Question

if you have a ktty cat at what age should they be let out and if so should they

Answer 1

i never have the heart to put mine out, but you should wait till it can protect itself

Answer 2

I'm not sure about the age, but I would recomend not letting him or her out. Here's why:
1. If there are other cats around, cat fights are a concern.
2. Cars in the street are a worry when they've never been outside before.
3. You can't guarentee it's safty
Of course, our cat is nearly immpossible to keep in, so we let her out. She lived in the neighborhood and was let out with her mother as a kitten, so she's known it her whole life. There is always the possibility of it running away, especially if you just got it. If you aren't going to let her/him out make sure to have lots of toys for them to play with. I hope I helped a little!

Answer 3

Don't let your kitty outside. It hinges on cruel. Too many dangers and diseases out there. We have a 3 year old "Gracie". When she does happen to sneak past us, and head out the door, she becomes disoriented and scared, as soon as she realizes how BIG the outside is! I scoop her up, out of the flower bed(just outside the door) and bring her back in. Give your kitty lots of love and windows to look out. It will never miss the outdoors. Also, if you have a screened porch, that's an excellent way for them the "feel" like they are outside, but still remain protected.

Answer 4

Never ,I did once and he came back crawling.I always believed that the kid across the street gave him a kick that caused internal injuries.He used to be in the garage until very late hrs and I believe my cat wondered over to see what was going on.To this day I blame myself and that was 15 yrs ago.Sense then I have had two indoor cats. and one dog.They are my pals.

Answer 5

i let all my cats out side when they were 10 weeks old and my oldest cat is 3 years old and my youngest is 5 months old and nothin happened to them just let ur a cat out a little bit at a time then after a couple days just ket her roam around she will come back

Answer 6

if the cat is really small its a danger to let out it might get sick and if its like big and knows how to take care of its self then only like for 30 or 5 minutes and always pay attention to it or it might run away even when its out side

Answer 7

I have a cat and I never let her out until she turned a year old. I am always with her outside and she stays on my property only.

Answer 8

I personally don't let my cats outside. Indoor cats are healthier & happier. You can get all kinds of toys for them to play with indoors. Outdoors they are sucepitble to all kinds of diseases, not mention getting hit by cars & being vulnerable to all the sickos out there who get a sick thrill from abusing animals. Best you keep your cat indoors.

Answer 9

i never let my cats out. if you never let them out, they dont know what theyre missing. theyll only try to get out as kittens, if you keep them indoors til theyre over 1yr. then they wont leave the house even if you leave the door open. if they do leave the house, theyll stay right around your house. i dislike dirty animals, and hate shedding fur. therefore, its better for me to keep my animals indoors, i bathe my cats at least every two weeks, starting as young kittens, now that theyre older, they dont even fight it. they never have fleas, dont get hurt in fights, cant get pregnant, and wont be run over by a car. i think this is the safest and healthiest way to keep kitties. (for exercise, get a lazer pointer. my cats go nuts for it, and i only have to sit on the couch and wave it around the floor while they go crazy.)

Answer 10

One decision every cat owner must make is whether or not their feline friend will be allowed outdoors. Many people feel that keeping their kitties indoors deprives them of a full life. However, one must consider that the average life span of a totally outdoor cat is about a year and a half, while a totally indoor cat is expected to live upwards of 15 years.

Aside from the obvious dangers of car fan belts and tires, toxic plants, dogs and cruel people, there are many hidden dangers to cats allowed outdoors. Life-threatening dangers include:

* Diseases for which we currently do not have vaccines for (Feline Aids),
or vaccines that are not reliably effective
(Feline Leukemia, Feline Infectious Peritonitis).

* Heartworm. Yes, it is true that a cat can get heartworm, through mosquito bites. Shorthairs are at higher risk than longhairs.

* Antifreeze. Its sweet taste is irresistible to cats, and a cat who has walked through a small pool of antifreeze and cleans its paws has ingested a fatal dose.

* Skin cancer. Light colored kitties (especially white) are at risk for skin cancer of the ears due to exposure to direct sunlight.

* Hanging/choking. Those neat little cat collars which do not provide breakaway or stretch releases have killed many a cat.

* Fighting among outdoor kitties not only spreads disease, it can result in painful abscesses which require medical attention (an untreated abscess can kill a cat). Unaltered tom cats are prime candidates for such fighting, not to mention they will impregnate any and all receptive females they come upon.

* Toxoplasmosis. A single celled organism that cats can ingest while eating prey that has been exposed. Not only can it kill a cat, it is contagious to people and can result in severe birth defects to human babies whose mothers are exposed during pregnancy. Wearing rubber gloves while handling litter pan duties and gardening is highly recommended for pregnant women. Finding another home for your cherished pet is NOT necessary.

As if that is not enough food for thought, consider our wildlife. Cats kill many songbirds each year, plus rabbits, squirrels, mice, chipmunks, reptiles, etc. Most areas are not overrun with these creatures, and cats are not performing a necessary service by killing them.

Being neat creatures, cats bury their feces. It's not a lot of fun to be digging in your garden and get a handful of that! Not to mention that kitty excrement is not an effective fertilizer, or that your neighbor will probably not see the humor of their gardens being dug up and destroyed...

Non-life threatening things outdoor cats are exposed to can serve to make our human lives miserable also. Fleas, ticks and mites would just as soon bite you as they would the family pet, and getting them out of your home is expensive and time-consuming. These parasites can also carry life-threatening diseases. Kitties who come inside with motor oil or used chewing gum on their bodies and sit on your antique sofas cause quite a stir, also. Ringworm is sometimes contracted by a cat while outdoors digging in the dirt; this fungus is very contagious to humans.

Cats do not observe property lines by any means. To them, a fence is something to climb on, not a barrier. Your neighbor may not have a problem shooting, trapping or poisoning your family pet.

There are so many obvious benefits to keeping your cat indoors. Indoor cats are no lazier or less happy than their outdoor counterparts. Provide a window perch for them, put out a bird feeder for entertainment. There are so many toys available for cats now, both the interactive kind (a stick with a string with something fun on the end), and the toys that do not require human intervention. Avoid toys which have small parts that can come off and cause choking or gastrointestinal problems. A paper grocery bag will provide hours of entertainment for your kitty. A scratching post of some kind is a necessity.

An indoor/outdoor cat can easily be made a totally indoor cat with perseverance on your part. They may resent their confinement for a short time, but they will adjust. Another option is a safe outdoor enclosure. It must be carefully constructed, as you need to keep other animals OUT, as well as your cat in. Screen porches work well, too, just be sure to give the kitty some way to get back into your house if they need to.

Many cats live their entire lives without ever setting foot on grass. The difference in their life expectancy as well as quality of life speaks for itself.

Answer 11

Domesticated cats should NOT be "let out." They don't NEED to go out, and there is nothing good that will happen to them while they are out.
What can happen is - unwanted pregnancy (ALL cats should be spayed or neutered) - fights - attacks by other animals - disease - tick/flea infestation - hit by cars - tortured by rotten people - caught by horrible people who sell them to research labs ---------do you need any more reasons NOT to let your car out?