I agree w/Carlotta. Cats need to be outside and that's what makes them happy. Their life may be shorter but it sure will be happier. Ok, ya'll don't get mad at me, I'm just expressin' my opinion.
I'd hate to be kept inside my whole life. You may think "I spend most of my time inside" but you have the computer, televison, books, etc. You may think that toys keep them well occupied but as we all know(or at least I think we do)cats are highly intelligent. Do you think that they're so stupid that a catnip mouse or ball is continuously exciting?
Cat gyms are nice but do they offer a lifetime of pure happiness? They wouldn't for me. If we love our cats as children(I do mine)then you should give them what they really want most and give them freedom. Cat doors are what I would highly recommend. That way you know you're giving your cat whatever they want. They can come in and out as they please and I suggest keeping their food and water inside to keep them in more and keep strays and birds out of it.
You really need a collar for sure! Shelters pick up people pets because they were no id. They maybe fixed or even declawed but they steal them anyway. There should be elastic in the band so that they don't strangle. Get a rabies tag and id. It's cheap enough to do it but since it's your baby we're talking about...I think I'd be willing to pay an arm and a leg.
Cats that go outside eat less since they aren't bored so you will spend less on food bills They are less likely to enter obesity if allowed outside to excersise.
Most importantly, make sure your pet is spayed or neutered. They are less likely to I agree w/Carlotta. Cats need to be outside and that's what makes them happy. Their life may be shorter but it sure will be happier. Ok, ya'll don't get mad at me, I'm just expressin' my opinion.
I'd hate to be kept inside my whole life. You may think "I spend most of my time inside" but you have the computer, televison, books, etc. You may think that toys keep them well occupied but as we all know(or at least I think we do)cats are highly intelligent. Do you think that they're so stupid that a catnip mouse or ball is continuously exciting?
Cat gyms are nice but do they offer a lifetime of pure happiness? They wouldn't for me. If we love our cats as children(I do mine)then you should give them what they really want most and give them freedom. Cat doors are what I would highly recommend. That way you know you're giving your cat whatever they want. They can come in and out as they please and I suggest keeping their food and water inside to keep them in more and keep strays and birds out of it.
You really need a collar for sure! Shelters pick up people pets because they were no id. They maybe fixed or even declawed but they steal them anyway. There should be elastic in the band so that they don't strangle. Get a rabies tag and id. It's cheap enough to do it but since it's your baby we're talking about...I think I'd be willing to pay an arm and a leg.
Cats that go outside eat less since they aren't bored so you will spend less on food bills They are less likely to enter obesity if allowed outside to excersise.
Most importantly, make sure your pet is spayed or neutered. They are less likely to roam and you help prevent unwanted litters. Males basically become a different animal when neutered. They are the most friendly loving animals on the earth whereas the tomcats they can become are not. Neutered cats are more likely to stay around you house and therefore less likely to be picked up by the pound.
Don't worry about hunting. If hunting were evil and terrible as most people say it is then they wouldn't do it. Cats keep the rodent population down and rats can carry horrible diseases if the population becomes to large. You should have kitty vaccinated for everything the vet will give you to prevent FIV, feline distemper, and other things that will make your cat unhappy or...just gross.
Also use a flea and tick repellent. You sure don't want to bring in the that kind of trash!
Hope this helps!>^.^<