should I leave my tv on all day for my adopted 7 week old kitten when I leave her at home for 10 hrs a day when I go to work?? also I live in a flat on a highway and Im not sure if I should let her out when she is older. There is other cats in the flat that are outside cats and she is already trying to get out. what shall I do?
2006-11-13 15:29:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Personally, I would say leaving the tv or a radio on would be good company for the kitten. I would keep her inside; inside cats live longer than outdoor cats b/c it's safer.
2006-11-13 15:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by limemountain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to admit, I leave the TV on for my cat. His favorite; Animal Planet. Althought, you must remember, cats are nocturnal animals and tend to run all night and sleep most of the day away. I have found though as a cat owner, when I do not leave the TV on for him, he craves my attention more when I come home as opposed to being his normal "independent" cat self when I do leave it on. That judgement call is for you in my opinion.
Cats are better off inside. If you have an outdoor cat it will cost more in the long run because you will have to make sure he has all of his shots to protect him against diseases. There is also cat leukemia that you have to worry about. If you plan on having your kitty declawed it's best to keep him inside to prevent him from getting out later on with no defense mechanisim.
2006-11-13 15:45:00 · answer #2 · answered by perkadittle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A seven week old kitten should not be alone for 10 hours a day. How much time do you have to give her when you are home? Do you have dates, go out to eat with friends?
You are wise to be apprehensive about letting her go outside. The best thing to do for her and you is to get another kitten right now. Then she will have a companion and a "social" life of her own and not become too dependent on you. A young male cat would be ideal. There will some time you will have to spend overseeing their adjustment to one another and the younger they are the faster and more smoothly the adjustment will go.
2006-11-13 15:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you need to leave the tv on. Kittens can usually have fun with ANYTHING. leave some safe toys for her to play with while you are gone. And i would recommend NOT letting her outside if you live by a highway. That scares me SOO much! She would be at Very high risk to get hit by a car. Try to keep her inside, it is the safest.
2006-11-13 15:35:04 · answer #4 · answered by Stark 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cats don't need a television while you are gone. Make sure she has toys and access to fresh water and food since she is home for such long hours everyday. She'll entertain herself but she could get lonely not having anyone there for that long. I definately would not let her outside. Going outside only opens a whole new can of problems you'd have to deal with ranging from disease and infections from fighting to getting ran over by cars. Better inside and fat than outside and flat!
2006-11-13 15:35:55 · answer #5 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I would leave the TV on. We do for our 2 cats. We set it on Animal Planet!
PLEASE DO NOT LET YOUR CAT OUT. Even though they'd like it, or think they would, and even though other cats do it, the chances are higher that the cat will get hurt, stick, pick up fleas, get poisoned, stolen, in a fight and more. I forget the actual figures, but outdoor cats do not live as long.
Remember, pets are our babies.
2006-11-13 15:43:23 · answer #6 · answered by K.B. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Amy***
your little baby would be absolutely thrilled if you leave just a radio on!!!! Your favourite station. Preferably a "relaxing" station and NOT heavy metal, bundu bashers (south african slang), etc.
she would rather stay INSIDE than outside. you are her best friend, mother, etc. She will be fine inside permanently.
Your vet bills will be minimal (no cat fights) only yearly vaccinations.
Try invest in one of those tall tree-like posts for scratching. And remember your undivided attention, love, cuddle, feeding the moment you get home. Weekends will definately be her special moments with you.
luv peppa-anne
2006-11-13 20:40:00 · answer #7 · answered by peppa-ann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The TV can be a good source of entertainment for your cat. When I have to leave my dog home alone,I always leave the TV on for him. He loves to watch cartoons!
2006-11-13 15:40:09 · answer #8 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave the TV on if you want to. Although I don't leave it on every day, I do on occasions leave the TV on for my cat. If he's on the bed watching before I take off once in a while, I leave it on for him......yes he watches TV.
Once your kitty is older you can let him out, but don't leave him out. Let him out when you are home and keep him in while you are out.
2006-11-13 15:40:28 · answer #9 · answered by suk_on_my_glock 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Save electricity and leave a radio on instead. As for letting your cat out, don't do it. Cats are much safer indoors. Outdoor dangers include injuries, diseases, cat-napping, death, cars, cruel kids, cruel adults, etc.
2006-11-13 15:33:27 · answer #10 · answered by Ryan R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋