side n she only 6month old
i only let ehr out from 17:00 to 20:00
2007-09-12 00:38:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I assume you're talking about a cat.
If you love your cat, and want to be a responsible pet owner - keep her inside. There are too many risks outdoors, from parasites, disease, attacks by other animals or people, or the all too real threat of being hit by a car.
Cats go out into roadways at night. Drivers either can't see them, or don't care.
There are other issues - like native wildlife and birds. Cats are not native to most environments, and are destructive to wildlife.
Then there is the issue of your neighbors. If you have neighbors, they shouldn't have to deal with your cat in their yard, digging and leaving feces in their gardens.
And finally, I hope that your cat is spayed. If you're leaving her out, and she is not spayed....
2007-09-12 00:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by Suzi 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Well, I wouldn't if I were you. I'd have her inside the house well before dark. If you happen to live in the Pacific Northwest, like I do, it's not just a fox we have to worry about--there are coyotes, raccoons, and especially owls that are nocturnal hunters. An owl can easily swoop down and pick up a full-sized cat, not to mention a kitten. Eagles, falcons and other birds of prey can also grab your kitty during day-time hours. This is why I have strictly INDOOR ONLY cats. There's nothing "out there" for a domestic house cat to get into except trouble. . . . .and vet bills for YOU--if your kitten survives. Hope this helps you in making your decision.
2007-09-12 09:23:25 · answer #2 · answered by sharon w 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think cats should be allowed out if at all possible during the daytime (and evenings if they want to - kept indoors overnight) unless you live near a main road and your cat isn't already streetwise? They like to roam and if they have already lived that way, to start cooping them up indoors, I think, is cruel. Urban foxes aren't just around at night - they come out in daylight too. A few years ago we had quite a few foxes wandering through the garden and one in particular didn't like our younger cat, a large Tom. I wasn't particularly worried about him though as he'd been seen fighting with our local vixen and came home unscathed. I contacted Foxwatch who said he'd probably disturbed the fox's young as they don't normally mess with cats unless it's weak or injured or they are particularly hungry and feeding babies. I was bothered about our smaller cat though because she was tiny and getting really old (finally died aged 20), so we kept her in at night (she got so old she wasn't bothered about this) and watched her during the day - she never went far from the garden so it wasn't a chore. Foxwatch reckoned that the average cat is a pretty good match for a fox. They have similar teeth and although they weigh less, they have claws as an extra weapon the fox doesn't have. A healthy tomcat can see off a fox with little trouble.
2007-09-12 08:58:23 · answer #3 · answered by chris n 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Re cats who live out having a low life expectancy. My cats have both been allowed out since they were about 6 months and are now 15.
Cats are generally pretty quick on thier paws and can get out of trouble when they need to so don't worry too much about letting them out.
If you are worried about foxes could you not let them out during the day rather than at night. You may even want to consider getting a cat flap as that way they can come and go as the please i.e. not stuck outside for hours.
2007-09-12 08:42:11 · answer #4 · answered by A Nonymiss 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, you shouldn't let your cat out at night. Most cats are lost or killed when its dark. People can't see them so easily on the roads when its dark, and foxes do attack cats, whatever some people think! (Our neighbours' cat was attacked by a fox so I know what I'm talking about.) We used to let our old cat out at night, and she vanished. When I contacted a local animal charity to see if they had her, they said that nearly all the cats that were reported to them as lost, had got lost or killed when it was dark. Luckily we found the cat after a few days, have never let any more of our pets out at night, and touch wood, they're all still fine. Don't do it!
2007-09-12 07:54:19 · answer #5 · answered by Rosie G 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, i think 6 months is a bit too young. At 6 months they are not fully aware of the dangers. As young cats like to explore and are not totally sure of their capabilities, it could be dangerous. Both my cats choose to stay out at night now but i waited till they were at least a year old and built up the time outside gradually so they were confident once they were able to stay out.
Good luck.
2007-09-12 08:46:39 · answer #6 · answered by BONNY M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Keep her in - Much nicer waking up with teh cat in the house and you won't worry about her if you here some wierd noise coming from outside!!!
I lost a cat to a fox a few years back :- (
2007-09-12 07:45:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I had outdoor cats. They are both dead now from old age. I lived in the country and had foxes prowl round (could hear and smell them and see pad prints in snow !) She will be fine. Cats are not stupid xx
2007-09-15 18:24:05 · answer #8 · answered by Lady Isis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think it's a risk then don't chance it; she will have plenty of time outside during the day and should be happy and safe inside the house, in the warm with you.
2007-09-12 07:44:23 · answer #9 · answered by kchick8080 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i live in the country and my cats stay out all night.its only a rumour that foxes eat cats cos ive had cats all my life and the foxes have never bothered them once.they even eat out of their food dishes with them,i saw them. besides if she wants to come in she will let you know and wouldnt stay out if she was in danger..
2007-09-12 13:10:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋