How old can a cat be when allowed outside. My cat is 5 months old and tries to escape when we open the door.?

Answer 1

after she has all her shots get a body harness/leash. You can take her out and about to get used to the areas out side. It should help. Plus make sure she gets a treat when you go back in so she wants to go back in ;)
Thant worked for my puppy :)

Answer 2

Assuming he's had his jabs and been microchipped the next thing is to get him neutered/spayed.If you don't a female will get pregnant and every adult tom in the area will go for a young male.
If your vet want to wait till it's 6 months old(some do) let it in the garden but go with it till then.

Once it's recovered from the op let it into the garden hungry and only ever feed indoors so it will come home.The first few times it won't go far but will get more adventurous.In reality you could have let it into the garden ages ago-my girl was allowed out after her final jab at 12 weeks and only stopped for a bit to recover from being spayed.Make sure you worm regularly and put a flea collar on it.


Ignore all the people saying cats should be kept in.It is cruel my neighbours do it and their poor cat spends it's life staring sadly out of the window.They are not dogs and need much more freedom.
It's a lie that they all die young-my girl is 9 and several inside/outside cats on my street are in their teens.It's riskier if you live by a main road but if you do a cat is not the right pet for you.

Answer 3

I don't mean to sound rude, but please do not let your cat out. I had a lovely cat called TC and it used to go out all the time then never returned. Only last week my 8 month old cat Molly went out like she normally does and still hasnt come back and no one has seen her, i actually posted a question on here last week asking about how long do they rekon she will be gone for, i now know she won't be back. If you just entertain the cat and give her/him lots of toys it should be ok staying in doors. I certantley won't be letting a cat out of my house again. Good Luck

Answer 4

I have two cats and they never get outside they have a cat run were they have play time and scratch away. There are two many things out there which harm cats, people are putting poisen down if the cat does the toilete on there property, ditches, traffic and more chance of catching a a virus, cats live longer if they are indoors also. And there is a lot of people who just think animals are there to harm.

Answer 5

Unless you live in the country, you should not let your cat outdoors. My 5 month old boy kitty tries to escape too. My 3 yr old girl kitty did too, but got over it after a few months. Yours will outgrow it or get over it. Keep in mind - outdoor cats live about 3-5 years, need more vet trips for injury and illness, and bring home fleas. Indoor cats live about 14 years and a dose Advantage every few months.

Answer 6

cats are typically wild and have all the right instincts i have always let mine out once they have reached 3 months and all are fine 5 in total they know where home is and where they get fed. if your unsure at first over the next week let your cat get used to you whistling at feeding time then let it out and after a couple of hours go to the door and whistle into the street and he/she will come running!


in response to all who insist on keeping a cat locked up! it's not healthy imagine yourself being locked up inside all your life it's just not right they need fresh air and sunlight. cats are made for being outside i have raised all of mine letting them out. they go out when they want to and come in when they want usually at feeding and bed times. IT REALLY IS CRUEL TO KEEP THEM IN-PLEASE LET THEM OUT!!! AS I SAID BEFORE THEY HAVE INSTINCTS FOR THE OUTDOORS.

Answer 7

If its unneutered i'd keep it in cos if its female it might get pregnant if its male it'll be a real target for all the bigger local male cats to pick on and could end up getting really hurt. Also make sure all vaccinations are up to date and then just start with 5 minutes supervised time before meals so it learns to come back.

Answer 8

after the injections
they ned injections at 9 weeks and again at 12 weeks fater that they can go and play outside-best not to let them go far until they are over a yr old
if your cat is a she get her done unless u plan to let her have babies

Answer 9

One decision every cat owner must make is whether or not their feline friend will be allowed outdoors. Many people feel that keeping their kitties indoors deprives them of a full life. However, one must consider that the average life span of a totally outdoor cat is about a year and a half, while a totally indoor cat is expected to live upwards of 15 years.

Aside from the obvious dangers of car fan belts and tires, toxic plants, dogs and cruel people, there are many hidden dangers to cats allowed outdoors. Life-threatening dangers include:

* Diseases for which we currently do not have vaccines for (Feline Aids),
or vaccines that are not reliably effective
(Feline Leukemia, Feline Infectious Peritonitis).

* Heartworm. Yes, it is true that a cat can get heartworm, through mosquito bites. Shorthairs are at higher risk than longhairs.

* Antifreeze. Its sweet taste is irresistible to cats, and a cat who has walked through a small pool of antifreeze and cleans its paws has ingested a fatal dose.

* Skin cancer. Light colored kitties (especially white) are at risk for skin cancer of the ears due to exposure to direct sunlight.

* Hanging/choking. Those neat little cat collars which do not provide breakaway or stretch releases have killed many a cat.

* Fighting among outdoor kitties not only spreads disease, it can result in painful abscesses which require medical attention (an untreated abscess can kill a cat). Unaltered tom cats are prime candidates for such fighting, not to mention they will impregnate any and all receptive females they come upon.

* Toxoplasmosis. A single celled organism that cats can ingest while eating prey that has been exposed. Not only can it kill a cat, it is contagious to people and can result in severe birth defects to human babies whose mothers are exposed during pregnancy. Wearing rubber gloves while handling litter pan duties and gardening is highly recommended for pregnant women. Finding another home for your cherished pet is NOT necessary.

As if that is not enough food for thought, consider our wildlife. Cats kill many songbirds each year, plus rabbits, squirrels, mice, chipmunks, reptiles, etc. Most areas are not overrun with these creatures, and cats are not performing a necessary service by killing them.

Being neat creatures, cats bury their feces. It's not a lot of fun to be digging in your garden and get a handful of that! Not to mention that kitty excrement is not an effective fertilizer, or that your neighbor will probably not see the humor of their gardens being dug up and destroyed...

Non-life threatening things outdoor cats are exposed to can serve to make our human lives miserable also. Fleas, ticks and mites would just as soon bite you as they would the family pet, and getting them out of your home is expensive and time-consuming. These parasites can also carry life-threatening diseases. Kitties who come inside with motor oil or used chewing gum on their bodies and sit on your antique sofas cause quite a stir, also. Ringworm is sometimes contracted by a cat while outdoors digging in the dirt; this fungus is very contagious to humans.

Cats do not observe property lines by any means. To them, a fence is something to climb on, not a barrier. Your neighbor may not have a problem shooting, trapping or poisoning your family pet.

There are so many obvious benefits to keeping your cat indoors. Indoor cats are no lazier or less happy than their outdoor counterparts. Provide a window perch for them, put out a bird feeder for entertainment. There are so many toys available for cats now, both the interactive kind (a stick with a string with something fun on the end), and the toys that do not require human intervention. Avoid toys which have small parts that can come off and cause choking or gastrointestinal problems. A paper grocery bag will provide hours of entertainment for your kitty. A scratching post of some kind is a necessity.

An indoor/outdoor cat can easily be made a totally indoor cat with perseverance on your part. They may resent their confinement for a short time, but they will adjust. Another option is a safe outdoor enclosure. It must be carefully constructed, as you need to keep other animals OUT, as well as your cat in. Screen porches work well, too, just be sure to give the kitty some way to get back into your house if they need to.

Many cats live their entire lives without ever setting foot on grass. The difference in their life expectancy as well as quality of life speaks for itself.

Answer 10

After its had all its shots (rabies,ect.). Also, Cats get alot calmer once their fixed, and make sure your cat has at least a slight fear of cars.

Answer 11

well it depends, do you have a house?? or an apartment comlex? is your yard fenced or open?? Does your cat have it's shots? There lots of different variable, but as far as how old they have to be, cats are meant to be outside, humans rought them in houses. They can survive from day 1