i have a three month old ginger tom that i want to start letting out and enjoying himself but i live near a busy road and i don't want other cats to hurt him, there is a communal area at the back of where i live with no roads maybe i should wait until he's been doctered?
2007-10-14 12:14:57 · 17 answers · asked by cd 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
i know what you mean my son wouldnt let his kitten out so what we did was to have the kitten doctered and let him out for 20 mins at atime on the garden but we never fed him before he went out and when he came in on his own we gave him atreat.now hes in and out all the time we lock the flap at 7 oclock every night so hes in at night we still worry when hes out but we have to let him be a cat
2007-10-16 08:31:39 · answer #1 · answered by camy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are sure you want to let him out I would wait until he has been castrated first. There is a much higher risk of cats going off roaming for a female and being hit by a car if they are un-neutered.
I have worked in veterinary referral centres for the past 8 years. There does seem to be a trend in a higher case of fractured pelvis's amongst cats in the autumn/winter time. If I were you I would keep him in until at least next spring. If he is coping well with being indoors, what is the halm with keeping him as an indoor cat?
I used to have 2 cats a few years ago that were indoor cats. They seemed very happy and content and didnt know any different. As long as you spend time with your kitten he wont know any different and should become very loving and content at being an indoor cat!!
2007-10-14 19:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The ONLY safe way to have a cat spend some outdoors time is to have a sort of cat kennel he can be confined in at the back yard, or if he's on a leash with you (never tie a cat outside, he can hurt himself).
Anything else is a danger and can have your cat killed on the road before he's a year old.
2007-10-14 23:52:50 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With any pet you are taking a risk when you let it outside, neutered or not. If you can live with the fact you may walk out someday and find your cat dead on the busy road, then by all means let it out. Some cats, if trained young, will accept a harness and leash to go outside. This way he gets safe exercise.
2007-10-14 19:20:16 · answer #4 · answered by wendyn371 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is one of the reasons why I would just keep him inside. Sure, there's a lot of people out there that think It's cruel to keep a cat indoors, but I think It's cruel to allow a cat outdoors knowing that you live near a busy street. Think about all those people driving...not all of them would swerve to miss an animal in the road...
2007-10-14 21:18:44 · answer #5 · answered by nitemareslayer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ok, first off this is a cat not a dog. Yes wait untill hes had his injections etc. But get real, cats can look after themselves. Leave the back door open and he will slowly go out. u CANT take him out, it will scare him too much he has to do it himself.
He wont go far the first few times, just keep an eye on him but dont worry about him. And as for the cars, most cats arent dumb and wont stand in the road waiting for the car to get him.
2007-10-14 19:32:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you live by a busy road, why on earth would you want to have an outdoor cat? Cats can leave perfectly happy, healthy, and statistically longer lives as indoor only cats.
2007-10-14 19:26:00 · answer #7 · answered by Esma 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The harness is a good idea. But you could always carry it around and set it down every once in a while. Keep a close eye on him. Soon, he'll get used to your busy street and know how to stay safe. Training, and constant exposure to his new life is critical. Don't raise him somewhere that's not where he's going to be living most of his life. That will just confuse him. Good luck with your new kitten!! :D
2007-10-14 19:24:23 · answer #8 · answered by Nicole 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are too many dangers to just let this kitten loose - if you want him to enjoy the great outdoors, the best way to do that while still protecting him from cars, from dogs, and from bigger cats, I recommend using a harness and lead, and you take him out yourself, not just leave him on his own.
2007-10-14 19:28:16 · answer #9 · answered by Windi Lea 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you live near a busy road, please please please *don't* let him out.
Indoor cats normally live up to 15 years, outdoor cats live an average of 5 years.
I think it's best if you get an harness and take him outside on a leash for an hour a day than to just let him go alone.
2007-10-14 19:28:01 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ Mummy ♥ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋