I have had my kitten for 3 weks now, he is only 6 months old, I live on a top floor flat of a three storey building.
Would it be best If I keep him indoors as I live off a very busy main road and I am scared in case he is injured or someone pinches him!
He does sit on the window ledge alot looking outside though, but when I open the door he aint interested, I did take him outside but he hid under a motorbike!
I play with him everyday and fuss him loads!
2006-09-27 07:52:24 · 42 answers · asked by Rebz 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
Nothing wrong with an indoor cat - so long as you keep a clean liter box available to the cat at all times. The only reason you might want to really consider getting him neutered is because you don't want him spraying in your house and really stinking things up.
I have 2 cats, 1 male 1 female. We allowed another cat we had prior to these two to go outside, and she was soon run over sadly. They may stay safe for a little while, but eventually either the pound catches them, or they get picked up by someone else, or they end up getting hit.
Your cat loves to be with you, and loves having a comfortable place - they aren't like dogs, needing all this space to run around in. You'll just be lucky if he doesn't find something else in the house to have a little fun with lol. Most cats love watching what is going on outside..especially cars from a distance - kind of like the cat and mouse game.
Good luck!
2006-09-27 08:02:43 · answer #1 · answered by saintlyinnocents 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Our cat Fudge is a house cat, loves sitting on the window ledge watching the world go by, he is very fit and healthy and has regular check ups by the Vet. He is inoculised but only against what could effect him at home as he doesn't go out. Loved to bits and spoiled rotten he is a happy chap. So I would advise keeping your kitten a house cat too as it is safer for him.
2006-09-27 08:26:25 · answer #2 · answered by camshy0078 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats can live indoors, but they will always be curious about the outside. I have two cats that spent their first 4 years indoors, since we moved to a house with a garden they do seem much happier outside though, even if they just spend a few minutes out.
2006-09-27 08:01:20 · answer #3 · answered by Her 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keep him indoors. He will be fine . I personally would strongly advise you to get another cat though so that he can play games and get excersize in your flat. You can buy some nice climbing things for them. If you are in the UK argos have some on special offer for around £13. The same thing in pets at home is around £50 but they are very expensive for most things anyway.
2006-09-27 10:36:42 · answer #4 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats like the indoors better than they like the outdoors. I would recommend keeping your cat inside, since you do live on a busy road. Good luck with your new kitten!
2006-09-27 09:05:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people keep cats indoors and they live perfectly happy (and longer lives). Just make sure you have plenty of toys to keep it occupied and active.
A good scratching post close to where it sleeps will save your furniture - but please, please, don't even consider getting it declawed - it's cruel. If you live in the UK most vets won't perform this procedure anyway!
If you work, you might consider getting another kitten to keep it company.
Longer term - keep an eye on its diet as indoor cats tend to be less active than outdoor cats and can be prone to weight gain.
2006-09-27 22:03:17 · answer #6 · answered by ChiangMai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keeping him indoors is so much more safe than allowing him outside. It's best to not even begin letting him go out, because he will then want to do so and that could lead to him running out when you open a door.
Keep him inside and he'll be one happy house cat!
2006-09-27 07:56:27 · answer #7 · answered by diamonds859 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i tried to keep my cats in the house coz i live in a rough area but they soon ventured out when the windows and doors where open in the summer . i might be a good idea to keep a check on his weight as ur be giving him exercise and may b get food for indoor cats and the tray of cat grass. they love it and lots of toys and scratch posts
2006-09-27 08:06:19 · answer #8 · answered by helengav4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put my little one on a leash. If you get him used to the leash (very SLOWLY) he may be OK with it. I used to leave my cat outside by itself, and she stayed mostly around the house, but a couple of dogs chased her down the street and she started hiding under parked cars. I was scared she'd get run over. Now I tie her up in my back yard, but I make sure that she can't possibly strangle herself on anything.
She is very happy being able to be outside, even if it is on the leash.
2006-09-27 11:29:30 · answer #9 · answered by mirage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want you cat for any length of time keep him inside. He can't want for what he has not had.
Cats love sitting in the window. Don't worry about him "wanting to go outside"
2006-09-27 08:33:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋