what age can you let out male tabby kittens.
can you think of some names for them.
i have 2.
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You can take them outside anytime you want, just keep an eye on them.
Preferably not until they're neutered and at least 6 months old.
The younger they are, the easier they'll fall prey to wildlife, stray animals, and/or a busy road.
Make sure they're micro-chipped! Provide a collar %26 ID tag, as well.
You shouldn't let them out. If you feel that you must, make sure they are completely up to date on their vaccinations and neutered.
I always have indoor cats so I would not know I would think after a year.
It depends.
Do you live near any roads with traffic? If so, you should never let the cats out.
Have the kittens had their shots so they won't get ill from other animals? Until they've had shots keep them in.
Have they been neutered? Be sure to neuter them by the time they are 6 months old or you will end up with roaming tom cats that spray nasty smelling urine everywhere (including indoors when the come inside!) Roaming tom cats tend to fight and live fairly short lives due to injuries and illness.
well, never, it's very dangerous for cats to be outside for countless reason that i'm sure you can figure out on your own (ie: cars, other animals, deadly diseases, and various other peculiar hazards, watch animal cops on animal planet, cats can get themselves in some strange predicaments ) but if you're going to do it anyway, wait until they're like 3 or 4 months
I hope you plan on getting them fixed! I would say about 12 weeks old, they are still babies and do not know how to take care of themselves and you want them big enough so an owl or hawk doesn't pick them up---trust me, where i live, i never thought that would happen and low and behold, a hawk had picked up a kitten about 10-12 wks old, flew up real high and dropped it and it landed in front of my car near my home, i could see the hawk flying around, the kitten did die. It was horrible! There are a variety of creatures that will run off with a kitten--BEWARE!
Well there is no clear cut age of "sepertation" from you and your kitty. However, there is from it's feline mother. If your cat is off being breast fed and can survive on hard food. it should be "Ok" for it to go outside.
But still. I don't think it's wise to do it until it's an adult at least, if not at all.. There are too many things that happen to cats outside. They can be hit by cars, catch diseases, become ill, get attack/killed or eaten by other animals, or get get/cause pregnancy.
My suggestion is to keep your bundle of joy in doors, always...
Although, if you decide otherwise. I BEG you to get all of it's shots in order and get him fixed.
And at LEAST wait until he is adult in size before letting him roam freely.
Hope this Helped.
-V
you can let them out after they have been neutered at from 6 months for males. mine doesn't even like to go outside, and he is 10 months old.
At no age should cats be allowed to go outside. It is a proven fact that cats that are allowed to roam outdoors have a much shorter lifespan than indoor cats. if you love your cats, keep them indoors.
Here is a list of just some of the reasons to keep your cats indoors and safe:
Outdoor Injury or death by vehicles
Poisoned intentionally or accidentally
Injury or death by fighting with other cats
Infectious diseases contracted from other cats: FIP,FIV,FeLV,URIs
Parasites: fleas, ticks, ringworm
Injury or death by sadists
Injury or death by dogs or predators
Killing of wildlife by outdoor cats
Getting lost, picked up by A/C
Theft for sale as laboratory animals or "bait" for illicit gaming
Problems with neighbors: cats littering their yards (some neighbors will put out traps and then send the cats to animal control or worse...get rid of them)
If the reason you let your cats go outside is for exercise, stay in and play with them. It helps to bond your cats to you and it's a lot of fun!!
In order to keep them safe from predators, cars and other deadly potential, its safe to let a kitten out when it is about 35 years old
Indoor cats are SOOOOOOOOO much healthier and safer! All of our cats stay indoors and we have 5 -- and a small house! They are perfectly happy and content.
The average life-span of a cat who stays indoors is 15 years. The average life-span of an outdoor cat is EIGHT years. They live half as long!
If you do INSIST on letting them go outside, please make SURE they have all their shots, are neutered and microchipped first -- although that won't help when the big car comes barreling down on them. They should be at LEAST 5 months old before they go out.
Have fun with your kittens!
Please see your veterinarian.
Get them vaccinated and neutered.
Definately not until they are well weaned and then I'd only let them out for short bits of time to get used to it. Especially if there are dangers where you live that they might not be ready to handle. (ie: coyotes, dogs, mean kids, etc) I'd also put something familiar to them by the house somewhere so they get used to staying there and that that is a safe place for them.
Names? Hmmm, that's always a toughy. here are some ideas.
Tigger, Jakers, Mousser, Joey, Graybou, Striper, Licourice, Seatie (pronounced C-A-T), Romeo, Schmoo, Gemini, Spike, Whisper, Whisker, Skitzo, Sneaker...
shoot I could go on and on. hehehe. Have fun naming your new babies and good luck to them with the new outside world
On thier 40th birthday in human years. there is no reason to let your cat outside unattended. get an encloser to put in the back yard where they can play and have some fun and fresh air and not have to worry about anything getting in to get them or them getting out. you can also leash train them and take them outside on a leash. NEVER let them roam around on their own.
indoor cats are happier, healthier, and live longer.
iv had many kittens in the past and i let mine go at about 1 to 2 months of age. to me that seems like the most reasonable age because it is when the become more mature and aware of danger. you'll find out soon. just go with you instinct!
Domestic cats should not go outside especially if they haven't been neutered or spayed. Its too dangerous for them. Cars, dogs, other predators
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cats are wild animals! they should be let to go outside if they want, i cant believe people actually keep them locked indoors, what a sad life for them. theres danger for humans every single day - car crashes, crime, etc etc and we still go out, id rather have my cat die happy than be stuck indoors. there natural instinct is to be outside to hunt. my cat has a flap and comes and goes as he pleases. i wouldnt let him out if i lived on a busy estate but i live in a quiet village with lots of fields for him to roam. please stop saying things like "if you love your cat keep it indoors" its ridiculous, if you love your cat let it have access to outside and inside,
ReplyDeleteThis is mostly a male kitten problem as non-neutered males will simply go crazy to roam. The best nonviolent way to convince them not be pests about it is to chase them with a vacuum cleaner when they drive you batty. their dislike of such devices will soon convince them to give up trying to drive you crazy to get their way. Once they are spayed/neutered and older outdoor playtime is an option if you are willing to risk the danger of having them injected with dangerous and debilitating mercury based vaccines.
ReplyDeleteAn indoor cat is a safer and healthier cat, avoid letting them ever go out and roam unsupervised, this is a false form of affection. If you live in a remote area summertime is the only time it is ok to let them out, once they are old enough to look after themselves. Otherwise supervised outdoor walks or playtime is always the best.
Pets are not wild animals and shouldn't be treated that way.