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LifeLove asked in PetsCats · 1 decade ago

Indoor cats Interacting with Outdoor cats?

I'm moving to a farm, and bringing my cats with me. They are both indoor cats. The owner has outdoor cats that come inside to eat, and what not. I'm worried about my indoor cats getting something (disease, etc) from the other cats. I'm going to be getting my kitties on flea control, but how concerned should I be? Thanks.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Make sure you keep your indoor cats, indoor cats. They will have to have all their vaccinations up to date since outdoor cats carry a lot of bugs on them. Get a prescription for "Revolution" or one of the other miracle flea/pest killers that only need once-monthly application.

    Enjoy your new location and all your new kitties! They can all live together with a little planning.

  • 1 decade ago

    I would have some concern but don't stress over it but if you wanting to let your cats out side wait a few weeks to let them get acclimated or they will try to go back to the old house cats will travel 100s of miles to get back to what they call home .Just ask the owner if his or her cats are up to date on his or her shots and if so you should be safe .But watch for sneezing or coughing or any strange =behavior because feline leukemia is still a possibility.Hope i was help full!

    Source(s): Lots of animals!
  • as long as the other cats are well cared for and disease free your cats should be fine. i have cats that were indoors for years, then we bought a house, and started letting them outside. they have done awesome, it actually seems like they are happier

  • 1 decade ago

    definately make sure your cats are up-to -date on shots. and whenever possible, keep them away when the other cats come in to eat. They can carry FPV, upper respitory infection, distemper, just to name a few.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    complete vaccination & flea drops

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