Or is it hard on them if they come in a warm house and have to be taken outside that's really cold? Or do they adapt.
2006-12-23 05:56:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
yea of course they can they are not affected at all by temp. unless it is really extreme transition
2006-12-23 09:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by Skipper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can adapt. As you well know, cats are warm blooded animals. In winter time, they're going to find a place that 's warm for them if they're outside. Unfortunately sometimes that is car engines, and they get hurt or killed. It's no problem bringing them inside when it's cold out. They'll adapt quickly to the warm enviornment on the inside, and I'm sure they'll appreciate it.
2006-12-23 14:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They normally adapt, but cats that are allowed to be house cats live longer, are happier and healthier than outdoor or indoor/outdoor cats. They are friendlier and bond better with the family when kept indoors. Think about it, an outdoor cat or one that goes outdoors and is allowed to roam or have encounters with other cats runs the risk of contracting a disease which can be deadly and cost a lot of money to treat, they run the risk of being bitten and getting abscesses, poisoned, hit by cars and getting a broken leg, back or worse. I have three indoor cats and I let them out when the weather permits but they are in my fenced back yard and I stay out with them, if another cat comes around, I bring my cats in the house before they interact. By doing this, I can also make sure my cats don't get into poisons or any other trouble that a roaming outdoor cat tends to get into. That way, it's the best of both worlds. Granted a cat will bug you to let it out all the time, but you have to be the "parent" and make the decisions to safegaurd your animals.
2006-12-23 14:08:08 · answer #3 · answered by candeekissez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think cats experience transition shock.
If it is very cold out, say -20F, cats just curl up in a hole somewhere. If they are in a strange area, they might get frostbite before they find suitable shelter. A house cat waiting too long to get inside might suffer over-exposure.
Here in Wisconsin, feral cats frequently lose the tips of their ears to frostbite.
2006-12-23 14:17:26 · answer #4 · answered by semdot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat loves it. When she wants to go outside she stand by the door and meow's, and meow's when she wants to be let back inside. So I would give it a try and see if you cat would like, because all cats are different.
2006-12-23 14:13:05 · answer #5 · answered by amanda J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋