should I let my Siamese outside?

Question

He was a house cat for the 1st 5 years of his life, but we moved and now I have been letting him out. He loves to go outside, but the local Big Tom bullies him a bit, but he's only come home with a little scratch on his nose, his pride was hurt more than anything! and I worry about him not being very "streetwise". Do other Siamese owners let theirs out, or not?What's been your experience. Thanks.

Answer 1

I'm sure he will adapt to going outside more I have two Persians and don't let them out much as they get over confident and go too far so I would advise you to give him limited time and lock the cat flap at night if he's out to long leave it for a while and try again.
One of my cats was in a fight and had a claw ripped off since them she hardly goes out which I'm glad about.
If your worried I would give him small sessions outside and keep an eye on him that;s what I do your probably find he prefers it indoors any way especially at this time of year.
Good Luck x

I would not let your cat out unless you have a garden not if your near a main road.

Answer 2

Why does it matter whether it's a Siamese or any other breed? People have gotten on Yahoo Answers before about letting their cats out and I say the same thing every time; if you are a responsible pet owner and you really care for your cat, you will keep it inside. They get hit by cars, people poison them (alot of people HATE cats), they get attacked by other animal, etc. You would think this would be enough for a person to keep their pet indoors where they belong. It only makes sense that they live longer, safer, and healthier lives this way. If something happens to someone's pet when they've let it out, like get hit by a car, I feel sorry for the animal but not the person. They pretty much let it happen.

Answer 3

When I got my first kittens one was an apple-head Siamese. They went outside after neutering and rabies shots. Spookie tried to move in on another cat's territory and came home with bites to his leg which abcessed and he had to be treated at the vet. The third time the vet said, "Oh, here is our fearless warrior!"

I think Spookie finally learned his lesson. I realise now he could have gotten FIV or leukemia from those bites as the other cat was just a stray whom someone was feeding.

So there are pros and cons which you will hear many comments about here. I have cat fence-in now for my six cats. They have the benefit of fresh air and sunshine and cannot leave my property.

Answer 4

As a cat owner I would think that if he has been indors for 5 years then he dosnt know what he is missing anyways. Also like you say...he wiont be streetwise and so even more concerns.

I dont however know anything about siamese cats and so maybe it would be wiser to talk to someone who does.

Sorry if this dosnt help

take care

emm

Answer 5

Pet cats should be kept inside. The average lifespan for an outdoor cat is only 1 or 2 years! They can just get into so much trouble outside. Also, if your cat is declawed in the front, it is cruel to let him outside since he would be defenseless.
Really, though, you should just keep him inside, no matter what breed of a cat he is.

Answer 6

It's safest for cats to stay indoors. Better that he stays inside -- he could get into a lot more trouble than just a little bullying, especially if he's used to being indoors. What if he runs into a dog (or more than one?) Or gets spooked and runs into the street in front of a car? He will be much safer indoors. Also, if he is declawed, then he should NEVER go outside, period.

Answer 7

Depends on how safe it is outside - cats are no match for fast traffic. An indoor cat is much safer from road accidents, poisons, getting stolen etc. but you have to weigh that up how happy he is going outside now - why not compromise and make your garden secure - put netting or build a cat run so he can have safe access to the garden if you have one.

Answer 8

Here we go again with one of my pet peeves. You should not let your cat out unless she's on a leash or in a confined space on YOUR property. You would not like a dog running loose in your yard, digging things up, etc. It's against the law in most places for cats as well as dogs. We are bird lovers and have feeders in our yard but, the local cats kill the birds, dig and defecate in my flower beds, leave dead birds at my door and try to torment our little dog who's confined in our yard. We don't allow our dog to bother our neighbors and wish the cat owners would respect our rights too.

Answer 9

i has a kitty that was half he was a big baby he has sence passed of old age 16 years just wasent enough for him anyways he was an inside cat never went outside he also was declawed does ur cat have claws? if he dosent then u shouldent let him outside cause thats not fair if he cant protect himself i really dont understand why people have outside animals whats the point?dont most people get a pet so they have somethin 2 cuddle with but anyways if he likes it outside and has claws then i guess it wouldent hurt id just be scared id never see him again

Answer 10

If you are going to let your cat out, but must be prepared for him not coming back one day. There are LOTs of dangers out there, being hit by a car, poisoned by a human, plant, rat poison, snail bait, antifreeze, etc., being in cat fights and getting an absess and infection and needing surgery, contracting Feline leukemia, Feline "AIDS", rabies, etc., getting fleas, ticks, worms..... If the cat is not "streetwise" I would be especially worried. Is it possible to let him out only while supervised by you??