what age can you let a kitten go outside?

Question

what age can you let out male tabby kittens.
can you think of some names for them.
i have 2.

Answer 1

You can take them outside anytime you want, just keep an eye on them.

Answer 2

It depends.

Do you live near any roads with traffic? If so, you should never let the cats out.

Have the kittens had their shots so they won't get ill from other animals? Until they've had shots keep them in.

Have they been neutered? Be sure to neuter them by the time they are 6 months old or you will end up with roaming tom cats that spray nasty smelling urine everywhere (including indoors when the come inside!) Roaming tom cats tend to fight and live fairly short lives due to injuries and illness.

Answer 3

Indoor cats are SOOOOOOOOO much healthier and safer! All of our cats stay indoors and we have 5 -- and a small house! They are perfectly happy and content.

The average life-span of a cat who stays indoors is 15 years. The average life-span of an outdoor cat is EIGHT years. They live half as long!

If you do INSIST on letting them go outside, please make SURE they have all their shots, are neutered and microchipped first -- although that won't help when the big car comes barreling down on them. They should be at LEAST 5 months old before they go out.

Have fun with your kittens!

Answer 4

I hope you plan on getting them fixed! I would say about 12 weeks old, they are still babies and do not know how to take care of themselves and you want them big enough so an owl or hawk doesn't pick them up---trust me, where i live, i never thought that would happen and low and behold, a hawk had picked up a kitten about 10-12 wks old, flew up real high and dropped it and it landed in front of my car near my home, i could see the hawk flying around, the kitten did die. It was horrible! There are a variety of creatures that will run off with a kitten--BEWARE!!!!

Answer 5

Definately not until they are well weaned and then I'd only let them out for short bits of time to get used to it. Especially if there are dangers where you live that they might not be ready to handle. (ie: coyotes, dogs, mean kids, etc) I'd also put something familiar to them by the house somewhere so they get used to staying there and that that is a safe place for them.

Names? Hmmm, that's always a toughy.... here are some ideas.

Tigger, Jakers, Mousser, Joey, Graybou, Striper, Licourice, Seatie (pronounced C-A-T), Romeo, Schmoo, Gemini, Spike, Whisper, Whisker, Skitzo, Sneaker...

shoot I could go on and on. hehehe. Have fun naming your new babies and good luck to them with the new outside world

Answer 6

iv had many kittens in the past and i let mine go at about 1 to 2 months of age. to me that seems like the most reasonable age because it is when the become more mature and aware of danger. you'll find out soon. just go with you instinct!

Answer 7

At no age should cats be allowed to go outside. It is a proven fact that cats that are allowed to roam outdoors have a much shorter lifespan than indoor cats. if you love your cats, keep them indoors.

Here is a list of just some of the reasons to keep your cats indoors and safe:

Outdoor Injury or death by vehicles

Poisoned intentionally or accidentally

Injury or death by fighting with other cats

Infectious diseases contracted from other cats: FIP,FIV,FeLV,URIs

Parasites: fleas, ticks, ringworm

Injury or death by sadists

Injury or death by dogs or predators

Killing of wildlife by outdoor cats

Getting lost, picked up by A/C

Theft for sale as laboratory animals or "bait" for illicit gaming

Problems with neighbors: cats littering their yards (some neighbors will put out traps and then send the cats to animal control or worse...get rid of them)

If the reason you let your cats go outside is for exercise, stay in and play with them. It helps to bond your cats to you and it's a lot of fun!!

Answer 8

Well there is no clear cut age of "sepertation" from you and your kitty. However, there is from it's feline mother. If your cat is off being breast fed and can survive on hard food.... it should be "Ok" for it to go outside.

But still. I don't think it's wise to do it until it's an adult at least, if not at all.. There are too many things that happen to cats outside. They can be hit by cars, catch diseases, become ill, get attack/killed or eaten by other animals, or get get/cause pregnancy.

My suggestion is to keep your bundle of joy in doors, always...

Although, if you decide otherwise. I BEG you to get all of it's shots in order and get him fixed.
And at LEAST wait until he is adult in size before letting him roam freely.

Hope this Helped.

-V

Answer 9

Preferably not until they're neutered and at least 6 months old.

The younger they are, the easier they'll fall prey to wildlife, stray animals, and/or a busy road.

Make sure they're micro-chipped! Provide a collar & ID tag, as well.

Answer 10

On thier 40th birthday in human years. there is no reason to let your cat outside unattended. get an encloser to put in the back yard where they can play and have some fun and fresh air and not have to worry about anything getting in to get them or them getting out. you can also leash train them and take them outside on a leash. NEVER let them roam around on their own.

indoor cats are happier, healthier, and live longer.

Answer 11

In order to keep them safe from predators, cars and other deadly potential, its safe to let a kitten out when it is about 35 years old