Is your cat an indoor cat???  

Does she have her kitty vaccines? You should consider getting them if not if shes going outside. To be sure hes protected against anything he might catch.
My cat is an inside cat who has recently been trying to get outside. Shes about 7 months old, i think its normal that as the cat gets more to adulthood they want to extend their territory by going outside.
Im sure come summer i wont be able to prevent my cat from getting outside. Our doors are always open, thankfully we own our property, but my area is very dangerous for small animals. I just hope she stays safe.

I let my cats out because I live in a relatively safe place for them but I know a few people who have indoor cats and they seem fine.
I kept mine indoors until they were six months old and they could be spayed as they are both female. At first Tabitha was terrified to go out but eventually did and now loves it, I think Gizmo had been outside before I got her so she had no problem going out.

With all due respect to you, and certainly others, a Cat shouldn't be allowed to, OR do they NEED to Roam free. The reasons are a long list. They can acclimate, and be prefectly happy, living fulfilling lives, never touching Grass.
You're apparently doing all the right things, and certainly a patio, as long as it's secure is a fine place to let a cat "explore."

I'll assume YOU and any others who answer here, understand spay/neuter and the reasons for that, unless one MUST breed animals. Also assume that currently most pets come from generations of domesticity, and have no real NEED to HUNT,GATHER, Live in the possibly dangerous freedom of the outside world. I find it odd that anyone so wanting a pet, like a Cat, wants to PUT IT OUT? Most Cats might SEEM to want that experience, but if they've never known it, they can hardly miss it. Of any dangers that exist to a domesticated animal running free, one I concern myself with is nutrition, and difficulty factors in what an animal has to endure to survive. Certainly many do, but as many end up along side roadways, to be picked up by county refuse trucks.

Growing up out cat was an indoor cat. We planned it that way, but it turned out that he didn't want to go out. He would be by the front door and we could go in and out and he'd just sit there. Once I got married we got a cat who is afraid of the door when it openes, so I lucked out again. Our next cat will also be indoor, i am soo scared of hat will happen to them if left out.

I think that an indoor cat is happier and healthier overall. I would never, ever allow my Waffles and Columbus to roam the streets. It's much too dangerous! In addition to avoiding risks such as getting hit by a car, my cats avoid fights, kids who want to hurt them, and nasty germs and fleas.

Claire I Am Appalled At You. You Have known My Cat Long Enough To Know He Isnt A She!!!!! And You keep Switching!! Him<>Her<>Him<>Her. make Up Your Mind!!!!

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Your Sister


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He is A Boy!

I have had my cats since they were 9weeks old, they are 5months now and they are indoor cats. Like you they have toys, clean litter box and fresh food and water every day. Honestly you are doingthe right thing by your cat by keeping him indoors. I recently had my cats fixed because I have 1 male and 1 female and honestly I dont want any more than 2 cats. 1 thing you can do to enshure that they are getting all the nutrients he needs is to get him indoor cat food and treats. Yes it is a bit more expensive but it is worth it in the long run. I have recently switched to indoor cat food within the last week and I have noticed a diffrence in my cats already. They are more playfull and there coat is even softer and shinier.

I hope this helps you and your baby.

My kitten is 8 months old now and we have to keep him indoors as we live in a third floor apartment and we live in the middle of a city. I'd love him to be outside, but he's perfectly healthy and very happy. I've had several cats since I was 8 who've been indoor cats and they're all still doing fantastic. I don't think it's cruel at all.

For anyone considering letting their cat out: please neuter them before you let them out, this will reduce the amount of unwanted kittens. It's a simple procedure, especially for male cats.

It is very important to keep all pets indoors.

Keeping a cat indoors absolutely effects it, for the better!!! Outside are larger animals (even hawks kill cats), cars and mean/crazy people. I have 26 of my 27 cats inside & if I could get #27 to come in I would. My cats play chase around the house, have toys, have cat trees, open windows to enjoy the fresh air. They absolutely don't need to be outside. People that say keeping a cat inside is cruel are probably NOT thinking of the massive danger there is to a small animal outside. If you really feel you must take her out, you can harness & leash train her. Make sure you cat is neutered so there aren't the mating urges, there are too many unwanted pets in the world to breed - that goes for both male & female animals.