I have three persians and one of them was injured really bad outside so I decided to keep them inside now, is this mean? I love them very much and I can not bear to have any one of them hurt again. They have a lot of room inside and their own room. Should I build something for them to hang out in outside? Please help.
2006-09-08 14:02:35 · 15 answers · asked by T-Bird 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
No, it is not mean... in fact it is very kind. A cat that goes outside has an average lifespan of 5 years and for an indoor cat it is 13!! So you are actually prolonging your cats life and protecting them better if they are strictly indoor cats. I had to make one of my cats an indoor cat because I moved to a wilderness area with many predators and I didnt want her to get eaten, it took a while but she is used to being indoors and doesnt try to get out. You just have to make sure there is lots for them to do inside provide toys, scratching posts, beds and play with them alot.
Here is a link with some useful tips on how to ease the transition from outdoor to indoor for your cat.....Hope it helps!
http://www.sdnhm.org/exhibits/cats/indoors.html
2006-09-08 16:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are doing the right thing. No cat is safe outside. But persian cats are extremely unsuitable as outside cats. They are not built for the outside. There body structure makes them less able to run as fast as regular type cats. They need to be inside cats. I can just imagine their coat condition after beiing allowed outside!
Persians of all the breeds where meant to be inside cats. keep them in next time instead of badly hurt they may end up killed.
2006-09-08 16:20:52 · answer #2 · answered by cin_ann_43 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's understandable that you want to keep your cats safe and
sound after one has been injured. It might take them a little while
to get used to (staying indoors all the time) and they will try to
get out whenever they can. I have three cats and they keep each other company. Also, they keep busy with the "Pagoda house" scratching post they have and the little balls and catnip toys they love. They love looking out the window - especially with the bird feeder and bird houses that we have nearby.
I did purchase one of those cat runners from ebay. It's one of those outdoor net tunnels that the cat can play and run around in.
The material was cheap and didn't last long.
2006-09-08 14:13:59 · answer #3 · answered by lilmizwiz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No You're not mean. You are actually being a responsible cat owner by not allowing them to roam outside. It is because you love them that you have decided to keep them safer inside. Cats will adjust to being indoors. I would always make sure that they have access to fresh air though a window that they can't get out of. You can grow some cat grass for them to nibble on inside. Provide them lots of toys for stimulation. It will take awhile,but they will adjust.
2006-09-08 14:11:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a tough one... I had that problem. I loved my old cat but he used to go out in the morning (he was neutered) and come back at night.. I used to see him in the street and laying in the street. I knew that it was only a matter of time before he would be killed.... THEN starting to keep him in(also YOUR kitties)_ is tough. He(they) will meow and meow to go out... They SORT OF get over it but not really. When you or visitors come, they may not immediately close the door to the outside and the cats will quickly dart out. Cats that have been used to being outside never really get over it.
2006-09-08 14:27:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will want to go outside. I have 3, one was hit by a car and required $700 worth of surgery. He still goes outside a little bit, mostly he knows just to do his business and come back. He is spooked to be out too long. The other 2 have more "street smarts" and they are okay outside.
Try it and see with your cats, but you might have to reconsider because they have ways of voicing their displeasure if they want to go out.
2006-09-08 14:09:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Build a screen in porch but DO NO MAKE IT OUT OF STRIGNG OR SOMETHING THAT A CAT CAN TARE OPEN get it medle but it will be just like outside excpt there safe and inside.
2006-09-08 14:24:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A really super cat tree that reaches almost to the ceiling is fun for them, with sisal rope at the bottom for scratching.
I am sorry that one of your cats was injured and hope that is OK now. I think you have made a very wide decision to keep them inside.
2006-09-08 14:26:07 · answer #8 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It would depend on if they had claws or not as to if I would let them back outside. I think if you have any cat declawed you own it to that cat to make them an indoor animal only since they have no way of defending themselves. If they have claws, let them out.They are going to get into fights here and there, its how nature works.
2006-09-08 14:30:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have a real problem on your hands girl.......once a cat that was raised indoors has breathed the outside air they will always want to get back out. Good luck!
2006-09-08 14:07:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋