kittens a lttle bit of help please?

Question

when is it the right time to let my kitten go outside and how do i do it b'coz when we put him near the door he runs.

Answer 1

Perhaps your kitten is an indoor sort of cat, so leave your kitty indoors. Maybe if you have a back porch your kitty will go.

Answer 2

My first recommendation would be to consider keeping your new kitten as an indoor only pet. Cats that live inside are healthier and live longer than outdoor cats. When your cat goes outdoors he will be exposed to all sorts of dangers he won't face indoors such as parasites, viruses, other animals, cars, humans that aren't kind to animals and so forth and so on. However, if you're intent on letting the kitty outdoors, first, do be sure the animal is spayed or neutered and has had all his immunizations. Wait until the animal is at least 8 or 9 months old, and let the kitty tell you when he's ready. When he starts to show curiosity about what's on the other side of the door, that may be the time to let him outside. I'd recommend going outside with him the first few times until he gets acclimated.

Answer 3

Reading through the answers already posted, you are being given two conflicting view points.

Since I joined Yahoo Answers I've noticed there are a lot of differences between the ways that owners in America and Europe treat their cats. I have got the impression that many Americans prefer to declaw their cats and keep them inside all their lives. In the UK it's illegal to have cats declawed and we tend to let our cats go outside if they want to, but as a responsible owner you should ensure that you keep them in at night.

If you live in a quiet street with not too much traffic, stray dogs or local wildlife that would prey on cats, then I believe it's safe to let them out in your garden during the day time. You could try taking your kitten into your garden for just a few minutes at a time, and stay with him so that he is reassured by your presence. Gradually increase the length of time you spend outside until he is confident enough to wander around the garden alone and eventually he'll be able to go outside without you needing to keep him company. If you're not sure that you want him roaming about on his own, you could train him to walk on a harness, just like you would walk a dog on a lead.

I'm originally from the UK and all my cats had access to go outside when they wanted to and my last cat lived to be 19 so it's not true that only by keeping them indoors will they live a long life. However, before you let your kitten out, you should make sure that he is fully vaccinated against all feline diseases and take out pet medical insurance as you'll never know when it might come in handy later on in the cat's life. You should also have him neutered so that if he does want to go outside, he won't go wandering off looking for a female. (Unfortunately I now live in a Mediterranean country where it's too dangerous to allow my two outside due to crazy drivers and widespread poisoning.)

At the end of the day, it will all depend upon your own cat, no two are the same. Some like to go out a lot and others really are not that bothered. Remember he's still a baby and may be nervous of new experiences. Give him time to settle in to your home and then he'll let you know when he's ready to go exploring outside.

Answer 4

Once he trusts you, otherwise he may not come back. When you adopt an older cat you have to keep them inside an average of 6 weeks before letting them out, but not sure if its longer for kittens. All the cats I have owned have spent many happy hours outside and I consider it no more dangerous than being confined inside, however I always call them in at night because of local foxes. Cats are naturally inquisitive and I feel that they have a better quality of life if given the option to go out every once in a while. Personal Opinion

Answer 5

When you let your cat outside unattended, you run enormous risks of getting that cat injured, sick or killed by other animals (cats, dogs, racoons, snakes, spiders, etc); by cars; by cruel human beings. This is a bitter lesson learnt by many well-meaning cat guardians, often when it is too late for the beloved pet. If your kitten shows no interest in going outside, then keep it that way. Cats can live quite fulfilled lives indoors if you make it interesting for them by providing toys and several window perches. If you want your kitty to enjoy the outdoors now and again, then it will be the better part of prudence to leash-train him first or get him an outdoor enclosure. Or, if your yard is fenced in, let him out in the daylight hours and only when you can be with him to supervise. Never allow your cat to be outside at night when wild animals are active. Keeping your cat indoors lessens the number of vet visits you need to make, prolongs the cat's life, and gives you peace of mind.

I am one of those who found out the wisdom of keeping a beloved cat indoors and strictly supervised when let outside.

Answer 6

If you live in a rural area, do not let the kitten outside. It could get eaten.

If you live closer to a town. Make sure that your kitten is up to date on all shots, especially feline leukemia. Make sure that the kitten is identifiable. Get a microchip, and collar/tags with your name and address. Also make sure that your kitten is spayed or neutered. Animals tend to run away to mate.

I would wait until the kitten is 6 moths old.

Answer 7

Is your cat going to be primarily an indoor cat? If so, it's best to gradually expose him to the "great outdoors" so to speak because he won't be spending much time there. My cats are indoor cats, but the one is obsessed with going outside. So on occasion I will put her in a harness and on a leash and let her out of the door with my supervision. That way she is outside but with limited mobility. Everyone wins. I started exposing them to the outdoors when they were large enough to comfortably fit in a kitten sized harness and they are available for purchase at any pet supply store. Best wishes on taking your kitten outdoors!

Answer 8

never let your kitten out
unlike the theory that cats like to be outside may be true only for wild cats, we have had two for the last 15 years they are healthy and will live even longer if you let your kitten out he will live no longer than 5 or six years if he is lucky just think about waiting for him or her to come home and he never does wounded or killed in a ally by a another animal or sick person, don't even think about it they love it in the house leave them there of give them up.

Answer 9

Wait until he's at least one year old, then carry him outside in the back yard, and put him down. Just lead him around, let him explore, and he'll get used to it and lose his initial fear. Remember that outside cats should never be declawed or have their claws clipped because that's their primary means of protecting themselves, and always have a collar on your cat when he's outside. You might consider bringing him out on a leash the first time if you're afraid of him running off.

Answer 10

Never-

Sounds like you have yourself a smart indoor cat. The outside is very dangerous for cats. Dogs, automobiles, cruel humans, and unwanted breeding are just some of the hazards cats face when left outside.

Answer 11

smart kitten. NEVER is the correct answer, unless you have succsfully leash trained him and he is comfortable with that then you can finally take him outside like that. NEVER let your cat out unattended unless you want to grieve for him when he gets run over by a car, killed by another animal, comes back with disease from other cats etc.