Are indoor cats better than outdoor cats?

Indoor cats often encounter fewer physical risks than those exposed to the outside world and for this reason, many live longer and physically safer lives. They are generally safe from territorial disputes between neighbouring cats that can lead to aggressive feline encounters that may result in injury.

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.

Are outdoor cats bad UK?

Cats going outside are at risk of being poisoned. Antifreeze, rock salt, mice and rat poison, pellets for slugs and even some garden plants pose a serious threat to outdoor cats. Read here to find out which plants are toxic. As you can see, there are more risks for outdoor cats than those that spend their time indoors.

What do cats do at night outside?

Cats that wander outside after dark like to explore the terrain and claim new territory. With fewer people on the streets, cats can roam with greater freedom. Cats hunt at night as many prey animals are nocturnal. Some cats will seem to hide from other more dominant pets, while others will search for a new mate.

Do you let your cat go outside in the UK?

The great outdoors Ideally all cats would be allowed access to outdoors to express their natural behaviour and in the UK, the majority of people let their cats go outside. However, in built-up areas, there can be a large number of cats, each with a dwindling territory size and many people are choosing to keep their cats inside.

What’s the difference between indoor and outdoor cats?

Natural behaviour – cats with outdoor access are able to express their natural behaviour and can do so in a setting that is more ‘acceptable’ to the owner. For example, scratching and spraying are normal behaviours for cats and these traits often go unnoticed by owners of cats that have outdoor access.

What are the pros and cons of having an outdoor cat?

If your cat goes to the bathroom outside, you won’t have to clean the litter box as often. The stakes are much higher on the cons side, too. Health Concerns – When it comes to outdoor cats, there are 2 major health concerns: disease and parasites.

What kind of cat is good for going outside?

No need for smelly litter trays in your house once your cat has learnt to go outside to do its business. Popular outdoor cat breeds include the Burmese, the Siamese, the Korat, the Norwegian Forest Cat and the Oriental.