Is it okay for my cat to be outside?

Question

he has been outside forever and I don't think he wants to come back in. I just don't want him to freeze to death. Another question what do I do about my cats pee smelling so bad. How do I get my female not to mate with my male cats who happen to be her sons.

Answer 1

get all of your cats fixed A.S.A.P. There are too many cats roaming around producing too many kittens out there.

Answer 2

Neutering or spaying your cat will help a bit with stinky pee, but it's going to stink no matter what. Spaying is also the only way you can get your female to stay away from any male-and if you don't plan on breeding your pets it's cruel NOT to get them fixed.

If you keep seeing the cat that won't come in chances are someone did something. If the cat approaches the house but won't come inside it's possible that someone did something mean, but it might also be that someone put a scent barrier near your house. If you haven't seen the cat for a while then something happened. It could have been that your cat was hurt, but it's more likely that the cat just got lost and found a different place to stay, especially if it's cold.

Answer 3

Well, living mostly outside, he's at risk from cars and such. Dogs, other cats. Unless it's a sudden snow, cats can live outside, they'll find a warm place, typically a dryer vent or some other place that produces heat. But they'll get fleas, and you'll get them, too. Or at least, your other cats will, if you feed the whole pride together.

And he'll get in fights, torn up. Ears torn off. Little kids (and cruel adults) will get at a cat, and do horrific things, especially if the cat is somewhat tame. Even though they have claws, that's no real defense against a dog or a person with gloves.

Lots of cats out in the open will be captured for science experiments if you live near a college. There's sometimes a bounty on them for labs. At least, that's the general rumor.

Many cats die each year because it's cold out, the cat finds a car someone has driven home, and they get up in the engine. The car ends up being needed again, the owner starts it up, and there goes the cat, forever.

This happens in Florida with lizards, too.

But if your cat is outside, seems like he likes to roam, as cats do.

The pee, thing, Just use a good odor control littler, and clean the box of clumped sand from urine and litter daily, change it all out once a week.. Wash the litter box once a month with soap and water.

One solution to the female is to get her spayed. other solution is she when she's in heat, lock her up.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Any animal that goes outside is in danger of many things. Disease, injury and populating. I had a male cat once you couldn't keep inside. He just got out every chance he got. He did come home at times. I got him fixed, made sure he was up to date on shots and flea treatments. Unless you cage him he will find a way to get out. Some cats are just real Houdini's, this one even took off through the dryer vent one time. He started to leave for longer periods each time. I haven't seen him for more than a year now. Once he was gone for nine months and strolled on like he never left.

Answer 5

If your cat has lived outside all of his life, he may not want to come inside, but you could try bringing him in at night. You must provide him with shelter in cold weather. Can you let him into your garage or shed at night? Having a pet is a lifetime responsibility like having a child. Whether they live outdoors or indoors they must be neutered and receive basic vaccinations. Cats can live very happy lives indoors all of the time if you start them young - find homes for kittens. When cats are neutered/spayed their urine smells less and they lose the urge to mate. If you can't afford a vet, most animal shelters will neuter/spay pets at a very low cost.

Answer 6

Freezing is not the only problem. You have to consider animal attacks, parasites, diseases, cars, poison and mating if unfixed. You stop them from mating by getting them fixed. Letting unfixed cats outside is an invitation for them to make MANY unwanted kittens You are now putting your cat at risk for so many horrible things and whatever kittens he is making while outside are probably freezing to death as I type this.

Answer 7

First off if you female isn't spayed then you need to go get that done NOW~! OR you will be helping the over population of cats in this country! Second off if your cat is going to be an outside cat he needs to be fixed! AND up to date on shots. If he isn't you need to do that OR not only can he catch a disease but he could be carrying some to other cats.

Be a responsible pet owner! Make sure you spayed and neuter your pets and keep them up to date on their shots!

Answer 8

There are so many reasons for them not to be outside, but I'm sure you are aware. Male cats love to wander if they're not neutered. My 6 month old cat's pee stopped smelling approximately 3 weeks after getting him fixed. It was so strong, it was almost blinding.lol. Best bet, get all cats fixed because they ALL will spray...

Answer 9

There are too many dangers outside. You should not let your cat outside, unless you are willing to take the chance that something very bad could happen to him or her.

There are neighborhood dogs that will kill a cat if a cat goes in their yard. There are cruel people who will go out of their way to run over cats, use these animals to train for dog fighting as a tear apart toy. There are wild animals that are hungry.

It is your choice. I highly recommend you do not let your cat outside.

Also, one last note. Is your cat spayed or neutered? I hope so, especaily if you let him/her outside. Please view the video at: http://www.mypetnanny.info/PD/index.htm Click on the Golden Retriever

There is a pet overpopulation!

Answer 10

ALL your cats need to be neutered! Especially if she is going outside!!

Whatever you're feeding your cat you need to change it. What goes in has a direct impact on what comes out. If it's one specific cat that cat may have internal problems you should discuss w/ the vet.

The cat won't freeze. When she feels like coming back she will.

Answer 11

Indoor cats lead longer, healther and happier lives. Less chance of diseases, parasites, being attacked by other cats or other kinds of animals, or being hit by a car or abused by humans.

The answer to preventing mating is simple: spay your female cat and neuter your male cats! There are too many unwanted cats and kittens in this world. Please do not contribute to the cat overpopulation problem.