Post by Admin on Dec 20, 2020 12:25:53 GMT 5.5
Some people believe that cats, even domesticated ones, are meant to live in the great outdoors but this is not true and we believe and encourage to always keep them indoors.
City's traffic, street catfights and infections that they can pick from outdoors will lead to a much shorter life if they are indoor-outdoor cats.
Note that an outdoor only cat has an average lifespan of two to five years. The average lifespan of an indoor-only cat is around 14 years.
You can keep your cats happy(and safe) indoors, try these:
> Adopt in pairs/ get home a second cat - Consider adopting in pair or getting a second cat as a companion. Especially if you are going to be away from home most of the hours a day. Having a buddy to run and play with can go a long way in keeping indoor cats happy and stimulated.
> Cat tree - Cats love to climb, so give them the opportunity. Cat trees mounted floor-to-ceiling, wrapped with sisal rope and studded with platforms for perching will give your cat the opportunity to look down on the rest of the world.
> Toys - Every indoor cat should have toys for batting around, toys for chasing, toys to hide inside and toys for interactive play. Some of the most enjoyable toys for both people and cats are the interactive ones. Every cat lover should have a "kitty tease" toy, typically a flexible rod with a line that ends in something furry or feathery to engage a cat's prey drive
> Rooms with Views - Cats retain the wildcat’s natural attraction to small animals. You can indulge that attraction by setting up a bird viewing station inside. Simply put up a bird feeder or birdbath right outside the meshed window from where he/she can safely watch. Your pet cat will have hours of viewing pleasure and the wildlife will be safe.
Supervised walk on a leash can be done, but the outdoors are not safe for an unsupervised cat.
City's traffic, street catfights and infections that they can pick from outdoors will lead to a much shorter life if they are indoor-outdoor cats.
Note that an outdoor only cat has an average lifespan of two to five years. The average lifespan of an indoor-only cat is around 14 years.
You can keep your cats happy(and safe) indoors, try these:
> Adopt in pairs/ get home a second cat - Consider adopting in pair or getting a second cat as a companion. Especially if you are going to be away from home most of the hours a day. Having a buddy to run and play with can go a long way in keeping indoor cats happy and stimulated.
> Cat tree - Cats love to climb, so give them the opportunity. Cat trees mounted floor-to-ceiling, wrapped with sisal rope and studded with platforms for perching will give your cat the opportunity to look down on the rest of the world.
> Toys - Every indoor cat should have toys for batting around, toys for chasing, toys to hide inside and toys for interactive play. Some of the most enjoyable toys for both people and cats are the interactive ones. Every cat lover should have a "kitty tease" toy, typically a flexible rod with a line that ends in something furry or feathery to engage a cat's prey drive
> Rooms with Views - Cats retain the wildcat’s natural attraction to small animals. You can indulge that attraction by setting up a bird viewing station inside. Simply put up a bird feeder or birdbath right outside the meshed window from where he/she can safely watch. Your pet cat will have hours of viewing pleasure and the wildlife will be safe.
Supervised walk on a leash can be done, but the outdoors are not safe for an unsupervised cat.