I have a new cat that's about a year old. To this point he has been an indoor cat, due to living in an upstairs apartment. He has now been here in my house 2 days. He is neutered and has all claws. He is a siamese mix.
2007-07-04 07:13:58 · 14 answers · asked by gooseage 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
My cat is indoor and out, and I always keep her indoors for one month when we move. It makes sure she does not go far and bonds her to the house properly.
She is fixed, microchipped, shots are up to date, she's well-fed, and has not only a tick and flea collar but a normal collar with ID tag. She sees the vet for booster shots, when he always commends me for the good care, and the stunning condition she is in. She instinctively knows about dogs, and I have taught her about not going near cars or the road (feel free to email me for more info) - I live between a freeway and a road full of trucks and cars. She doesn't venture out of my yard at all.
As many of us outdoor-supporters know, if you teach a cat, they can live as long as indoors, and have the benefit of their natural environment too.
P*Kitty, best you tell my cat she shoulda dropped dead years ago. You're talking about feral cats - different story.
2007-07-04 07:57:06 · answer #1 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Are you a new owner, or did you and the cat just move into a new house?
Moving can be very traumatic for a cat, if you're a new owner - or there are new people in the house, even more so.
You didn't mention whether there was a fenced yard, road, country, neighbors with dogs, or countless other hazards.
You also failed to mention what letting him out means to you. Does that mean letting him join you in the fenced back yard, or on the deck? Or does that mean opening the door and letting him figure out the dangers of a dangerous world by himself?
2007-07-04 07:42:10 · answer #2 · answered by Suzi Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indoor cats should remain indoor cats. Even tho they have claws they can still be seriously injured by other animals and there is the possibility of getting hit by a motorist. Indoor cats are not street smart and can be in great danger if let outside. You may let him out one day and then never see him again. Is that really what you want ?? Or you could even find him lying dead in the street. Be a responsible pet owner and keep him indoors for his own safety.
2007-07-04 07:20:44 · answer #3 · answered by Terry R 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I have heard that some cats have crossed long distances to reach their old house. Make him/her eat at your house with ease but most importantly make sure that he/she is peeing and pooing in a certain area of your house (use kitty litter). It is said that a cat will always come back if his food and toilet is at a certain place. I would microchip it and give it a name tag on its collar just in case. I he/she does go missing then look around the area and if your uncles house is close in there. Gd Luck
2016-05-18 00:56:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely wait a few more weeks. You have moved into a new "territory" and you need to get to know what the traffic patterns are in the area, if there are any aggressive dogs living nearby, how the neighbors might react to having a cat in their backyard, etc.
Your cat will not be at all safe if there are real dangers out there for him. Ideally you would take him around the territory on a halter and leash. That way he will not be confused about where his home is. Make sure that you feed him at dusk so that he will come home and be safely in the house through the night.
2007-07-04 07:21:52 · answer #5 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I would strongly recomment keeping him an indoor cat. I work in a vets clinic, and the honestly, the worst things I have seen were all outdoor cat related. Lots of gnarly abscesses from fighting with other cats and random wildlife. Cats hit by car are the worst. They never stand a chance.
2007-07-04 08:36:29 · answer #6 · answered by audrey 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Keep him inside! I know that's not what you are looking for, but there are so so so many reasons not to let your cat outside.
Did you know that outdoor cats live on average 1-2 years? And indoor cats can live on average 10-15 years?
He will be at risk for fighting, getting hit by cars, poisoned, stolen and injured. Do you really want to subject your cat to all of that?
Be a responsible cat parent and keep him inside!
2007-07-04 07:45:51 · answer #7 · answered by galapagos6 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
If you live in a densely populated area (city or suburb), the answer should be never.
Get them fixed and keep them as house cats.
Letting them out puts them in danger of diseases, injury by other animals, fleas and ticks, and cars.
So if you like high vet bills, by all means let them out.
House cats I have had actually develop an aversion to going outside after a few years.
2007-07-04 07:20:33 · answer #8 · answered by DrSean 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I keep mine inside for 5 or more days. Then I let them out and start calling them every few hours so they learn to come when called. After 5 days they know where the food is and come back home when let outside after that.
2007-07-04 07:19:29 · answer #9 · answered by prayer l 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You can put him outside now- he'll be fine (if not alittle shy & overwhelmed by all the "space" & new sights & sounds). But make SURE someone stays outside WITH him the first few times- just in case. It doesn't take much to "spook" a house Siamese! :)
2007-07-04 07:29:05 · answer #10 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋