How do you take care of an outdoor cat?

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1. Make sure your cat can be identified.
2. Spay or neuter.
3. Make sure your cat is properly vaccinated.
4. Consider the environment.
5. Provide enough food and water.
6. Beware of toxic plants.
7. Use a GPS cat tracker.
8. Train your cat to come home.

How can I keep my outdoor cat shelter warm?

Insulate the shelter with straw, not hay. Mylar blankets cut to size can also help cats retain warmth. Avoid using conventional fabric blankets or towels, which absorb moisture and can make the interior cold. Placing the shelter on a pallet or other surface to raise it off the ground can also help to insulate it.

How do you keep an outdoor cat indoors?

Feed your cat indoors. Instead of letting your cat back outside as soon as they’re finished eating, keep them inside for increasing periods of time. If you’re starting your cat’s retraining during the winter, a warm, dry bed to snuggle in may be just the ticket to convince them to stay inside.

What does an outdoor cat house need?

All designs share three essential qualities – they’re well insulated, have minimal air space and are waterproof. They need to be well insulated to trap the cats’ body heat, have minimal air space so there isn’t too much empty room to heat up, and be waterproof so the interior remains dry.

Is it cruel to keep an outdoor cat inside?

Outdoor cats can easily be injured, exposed to disease, or threatened by the people and animals they meet outside. The good news is that cats can be perfectly happy indoors as long as their needs are met.

How long can an indoor cat survive outside?

The Perks of Being an Indoor Cat An indoor cat may live 15-17 years, while the life expectancy for outdoor cats is only 2-5 years, according to researchers at University of California-Davis. Dr. Jeff Levy, DVM, CVA, owner of House Call Vet NYC, also discourages owners from keeping cats outdoors.

What is the best outdoor shelter for feral cats?

The list!

• Petmate Barnhome III (Extra Small)
• K&H Outdoor Kitty House (Heated or Unheated)
• Petsfit Outdoor Cat House.
• The Ark Workshop Outdoor Cat Houses.
• ecoFlex Albany Outdoor Feral Cat House.
• Petmate Kitty Kat Condo Outdoor Cat House.
• CozyCatFurniture Outdoor Cat Houses.
• Feralvilla Outdoor Cat Shelter II.

Which is the best outdoor shelter for cats?

If you’re looking for an outdoor shelter for your cat that has heating installed as well as insulated walls and flooring, this is the one for you. It comes with a certified safe heater that is unique to K & H cat houses. The structure is also water and weatherproof which means that your kitty will stay safe, dry AND warm.

Where can I find a house for outdoor cats?

Visit FeralVilla.com. We took photos of the following flip-top shelter at the animal control shelter in Oxford, MA. Someone donated this neatly constructed house anonymously. The shelter staff found it at their front door; it is currently occupied by the resident outdoor cat, a calico who prefers to live outdoors.

What’s the best way to take care of outdoor cats?

Most owners of outdoor cats prefer to have their cats indoors by night time. Try luring him back inside with treats before it’s dark, for his own safety. You might be interested in training a new kitten to be a “mouser,” meaning it can hunt rodents and other prey.

How can I Keep my Feral Cat safe?

Providing shelter is a great way to keep cats safe from the elements and can help you monitor their ongoing well-being. There are several options available for feral cat shelters.