My sister's tuxie Misty (who passed away last December at 17) would go outside on a long "bungee" leash. Aside from the hilarious scene when she tried to chase a squirrel (worthy of a Looney Toon), I don't think it ever gave her any problems.

If you go to the memorial page I have for Cardamom on my website, you'll find a link to the website for Foothill Felines (Bengal breeders), where they sell little "walking jackets" for kitties.

Liz