Did you know that some cats just don’t like being outside? On the other-hand most kitty’s probably like the freedom of the great outdoors however,they’re also vulnerable to numerous dangers and can put other household cats at risk too.Trying to introduce an outdoor cat to an indoor cat can be very difficult.
Letting a cat outdoors puts it at risk of being
- Run over by you or a stranger
- Wounded in cat fights
- Poisoned
- Bitten by poisonous snakes/spiders
- Stolen for profit
- A danger to fauna
- Distressing neighbours cats by the intrusion into their territory
- Skin cancer from excess sun damage (ears and nose if white or pink)
- Attacked by a dog or predator
- Hurt or killed by an animal hater
- Fleas/ear mites which can be passed onto other household cats
- Worm infestation from eating bugs and birds again can be passed on
- If not vaccinated at risk of feline leukaemia and feline aids which can be passed onto other cats in the household.
- Fines from local shires and impounding fees payable for return of your cat.
- Outdoor cats bring in smells on them that can potentially upset an indoor cat and cause aggression.
By letting your cat toilet outside you may not pick up on life threatening urinary tract conditions. The best course of action is to keep your cats indoor. If you want them to go outside try walking them on a lead. Next best thing is to build an outside run for them. Don’t forget to enrich their environment.