My indoor cat is scared of outside. How can I safely introduce her?

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My car has lived for 2 years (her whole life) as an apartment cat in Korea. We are now living in South Africa where most cats go inside and out. We do not have a secure garden jungle type vegetation. Is there a safe way to introduce her to the outside world? Can she ever freely be a normal cat? We have tried a few times and it seemed that excitement and panic overwhelmed her and we nearly lost her. I am very scared she will get lost. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 2 years and 2 months old

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Indoor cats typically have a safer and longer lifespan than thier outdoor counterparts. If she is happy indoors I would not encourage her to go outside. If you are able to build her a secure small "catio" cat porch outside that might be a way she can safely enjoy the outside. But cats that go outdoors are more at risk from trauma from vehicles or other animals and disease, parasites and viruses. I'd be happy that she is content inside.

My indoor cat is scared of outside. How can I safely introduce her?

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