Do cats have to live inside?

I wouldn't make a cat stay inside (barring unusual outdoor hazards). My cat spends a lot of time outside and I can't imagine depriving him of that pleasure.

Yes, there are more potential dangers outdoors, but that is true for people too and we don't keep our kids locked up all their lives. Quality of life is important. Exercise contributes to a cat's overall health and longevity as well.

There doesn't appear to be any actual basis to the assertion that indoor cats live longer. My last cat (indoor/outdoor) lived to age 21.

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From what I've learn, the common lifespan of an out of doors cat tiers between 1.5 and three years; the typical lifespan of an indoor cat levels between 13-15 years, relying on well being and hospital treatment. My oldest strictly indoor cat (Siamese) was bordering on 18; a stray tomcat that died a couple years ago, was as a minimum 20 (possibly 21 or 22, relying on the vet's estimation at his first travel there). In these days, i have 2 cats (about eight and a couple of years) and a canine in order to be 8 in Oct. - I assume the cats to outlive me. I've perpetually fed them dry cat food - Purina Cat Chow (not a designated endorsement) and they've invariably had a full bowl. They nibble when they're hungry, figuring out it can be consistently there, and do not if they're now not. Altering a cat's weight loss program from what they may be most commonly use to consuming can rationale gastrointestinal problems. That's why canned cat food is a well-spaced, infrequent treat for mine. Nonetheless, for those who've been feeding them canned cat food and want to trade that, i would recommend doing it steadily and seek advice a vet for the 15 12 months olds (together with a dental exam). Hope this solutions your question and provides some recommendation for the long run wellness of your cats! - Tug

No,cats don't have to live inside.But after all your cat is domesticated and animals that are domesticated don't know how to fend for themselves since they are used to being fed and cared for by someone else.You still have to feed her and when it rains,snows,or hails you MUST bring her inside no matter what.Also, cats that live outside are more prone to worms and other diseases then other animals who live inside.Make sure she attends her yearly checkups.However,cats that spend time inside don't get as much exercise and don't have as much fun as cats who live outside.But, make sure she doesn't run away and you really should bring her inside at night time.

My cat's name is Pepper and she is a Persian.Sometimes I let her in my fenced-in backyard.I don't let other animals in and I make sure no plants that cats can't eat are in her reach.I only let her out for ten to fifteen minutes per day.It's good to let a cat have fresh air but don't overdue her time allowed outside.Some cats sleep better outside then inside. In that case make a comfortable spot for her to sleep in.When I say comfortable space I mean a cardboard box with a blanket inside.After your cat finished using it bring it in so other animals such as raccoons,mice,rats,stray cats,opossums,squirrels and other wild animals don't nest there as well. They could have rabies or other diseases that can transmit between them and your cat.Plant catnip in your backyard to make it interesting for your pet. Good luck!

Outdoor cats are vulnerable to being hit by cars, stolen, poisoned by neighbors (accidently or on purpose), taken to the shelter by someone who sees it and assumes it's a stray, eating toxic plants, being attacked by other animals, getting horrible diseases from other cats, and being injured in cat fights, or just plain lost. The cat would be significantly safer indoors. My cats would choose a whole lot of things that aren't good for them if I let them, because they don't know any better. But I do know better, and it's my job to keep them safe, happy, and healthy. I would never allow my cats to go outside without a leash and harness, and I would never recommend it either. I see what happens to outoor cats every day, and there's just too many dangers out there.

Nope, cat's can live outside if they want! Well, that's my opinion. My cat spend more than half of the day outside and she loves it! yesterday she bought in a live bird... -_- poor bird, it managed to fly out the window and it didn't look injured, so it's OK I suppose. As long as you still feed her and she still feels as though she has her own territory, then I think she is fine to live outside! I would make sure that the other cats in your cul-de-sack don't eat her food!

It would be mean I suppose to stop her from being where she seems to like best, so i advise keeping her as an outdoor cat! :D good luck with your cat! ;)

What cupcake said! She knows, being a vet tech. A cat can live a perfectly happy life indoors, and it will be a longer one most likely. In the contract my daughters signed when they got us our Ocicat (nice daughters!), they had to commit that she would be an indoor kitty. Of course that would have happened anyway, but it shows that breeders know what is best for their kitties. Take their advice!

We have one cat named Gracie. She also loves being outside where she can run around and bring me back dead birds and bugs -_-. It's normal for cats to want to be outside. They love it! Just as long as she is still coming inside for her food, water, and to cool down a bit i think she will be okay.

If she prefers to be outside, it's her choice. Cats will be cats! :]

No they dont. I believeits all pure preference of your cat, some love spending their days outdoors, some wouldnt want to be out for more than 5 minutes. Its just what tour cat likes best (:

OMG I AM SUSIE....I LOVE CATS!!!!!! mwahaha.

omggggg no!!!!! course they don't !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you want to know about my cats...I am sure you do :D

Right so to start with there is Nev OMG Parkins. complete babe that one...personal fave ngl..he is a ginja ninja but killed my neighbour..awks. PLEASE DONT TELL THE POLICE THAT...omg I said nothing...okay?

Anyway next there is Timothy Hickens...also a babe...except for when he attacks people..rofl..embarrassing times:( but I still love him and i watch him kill the rats that live in my cardboard box all the time so all is good..

OH NO:( I have to go so I cannot tell you about the other 22 cats I own..so bye

p.s answer to your question: no dont keep it inside. cats are babes. dont be cruel. share the love.