How do we train our previously indoor cats to go outdoors?
How do we train our previously indoor cats to go outdoors?Answer: You won’t find much information on this topic for a very good reason: Most cat experts agree that cats should be kept indoors. I must confess that since the FIV+ diagnosis of my 18+ year old cat last year, I’ve been part of the “huge push to keep cats indoors.” My neighborhood is about as cat-friendly as they come, but his FIV is a direct result of being allowed outdoors and fighting with other cats. (Yes– he was neutered at six months, but some cats just never outgrow that territorial instinct.) Other Reasons to Keep Cats Indoors • Cat Haters The papers are full of stories about people shooting cats, leaving poison bait for them, and other cruel crimes too gruesome to mention here. The point is that even the nicest neighborhoods sometimes harbor people who would harm your cats. • Injuries and Disease My Shannon’s contracting FIV was a classic example. In addition, cats can contract FeLV and other serious disease from e
