2006-12-20 14:58:23 · 11 answers · asked by two_kee_kees 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Indoor cats are healthiest and safest.
A declawed cat should never be let outside without:
1) close supervision ... meaning you are within a few feet and constantly watching ... not doing anything else....or
2) a harness and lead (don't leave unattended), or
3) a cage (we have a wire cage we set on the grass, cat gets to be outside, eat grass, watch birds, also, we stay out with him, never leave it unattended).
Once you allow your cat outdoors, following the safety suggestions above, you will have to be more diligent with it, because it will try to get out more.
2006-12-24 10:25:55 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the safety of the cat, it is best to never allow a declawed cat of any age outside without attendant.
There may be risk of another cat entering the yard and your pet will only be able to defend with rear claws.
Males can be very determined when seeking a "mate".
Also, even in the best of circumstances, can run the risk of the pet escaping the yard area and at greater risk in regard to safety.
2006-12-20 15:08:43 · answer #2 · answered by Marsha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unsupervised- your cat can still find a way to squeeze through or under some part of the fence, or even still leap over it- unless it's higher than 8 feet, there's always a chance she can make it over. Also, hawks will attack small animals in yards, and a grown hawk can easily carry off your kitty. If you can't be outside with her the whole time, then keep her inside.
2006-12-20 15:16:43 · answer #3 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you should only let it out there when you can watch it.
My 12 year old cat passed away a few months ago and he could still jump my privacy fence anytime he wanted. You cannot keep a cat in a fence if it doesn't want to stay. They will either go over it or under it or in between it.
2006-12-20 15:10:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO it cannot defend itself against anything being declawed...Once you let the cat outside..it will try to get out any chance it can....you run a high risk of the cat getting out and possibly hurt...Once declawed they should remain inside...
2006-12-20 15:14:44 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not every cats the same , had a outside/inside cat for 16 years
its fronts were also declawed
2006-12-20 15:39:12 · answer #6 · answered by Bob K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have a declawed cat and she loves it outside. She somehow still catches birds, mice and other small animals without her claws. When we had to evacuate for Hurricane Katrina, she was nowhere to be found, we had to leave here and when we got 12 ft of water we thought she drowned. Nope, we found her nine mothes later healthly.The vet was surprised by how healthy she was compared to other cars. So I don't see any problem in letting your cat out. My cat can still defend herself, and if all else fails I'm sure your cat still knows how to run. lol
2006-12-20 17:19:41 · answer #7 · answered by punkrocker3620 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
do you plan on having her on a harness and leash? or some sort of cage? Cats are high jumpers and can even figure out how to get under the fence. She's safer inside.
2006-12-20 15:28:40 · answer #8 · answered by cutiepie81289 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya I guess you could let your cat out as long as it is supervised, but if you live in areas with mountain lions, bears, foxes or other animals that could eat cats, I would not reccomend letting the cat out at all.
2006-12-20 15:09:46 · answer #9 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but you have to be out there with her. For example, if another kitty were to hop into your backyard, it could attack your kitty. Your kitty has no defenses. Also, your cat will still try to "escape". It's natural -- curiosity. It's great that you are going to let your kitty out! They love it!
2006-12-20 15:01:19 · answer #10 · answered by ♥gingeylynn 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋