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Is it okay for my cat to stay indoors 24/7 and still be healthy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male

Is it ok or healthy to keep my cat indoors 24 hrs a day 7 days a week.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 6th, 2016

That would depend on your cat needs. Lack of interaction and activity with the outside world can predispose potentially to nervous attitude and obesity. A part from that, Adam can live a perfectly happy life!!

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