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Should my new kitten be an outside or inside cat2007-11-25 12:25:52

I think I might make my cat an outdoor cat but i dont know. I dont want him peeing all over my couches. What should I do?!?!

Answers:

For the protection of your kitten from disease, predators (which can include people who like to abuse animals), cars, etc. your kitten is much better off being an indoor cat.

If you properly train your cat to use a litter box and clean it a minimum of daily you shouldn't have issues with it using your furniture or floors for elimination.

I would also suggest buying a good quality scratching post and teaching him to use it rather than your furniture, drapes, etc. Do not get one of the posts thats covered in carpet type materials since their claws can get caught in the loops/fibers and injure them. You should also regularly clip their claws - carefully so as not to cut too deep.

Investing in a book such as Kittens for Dummies will help you better understand your kitten's behavior, potential health issues, how to train him, etc.

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Keep it inside while its a kitten..then outside.its unheigenic

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Inside because a lot of outside cats go missing because people kidnap them. And you never know when your cat will come back. I would keep the cat inside.

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outside

cats are nasty

our cat never comes inside, and seems to be healthier for it

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inside, he's still a baby. I think his safety is more important than your furniture.

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inside. they'll have a much longer, safer life

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Inside because my cat got attacked and died.