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How do I transition outdoor stray cats to live indoors before winter?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I've 7 abandoned kittens from stray cat when they was about 1 month old (2are 7 month old)(5 are 4 month) always live in my yard,never been on street nether inside the house.The thing is I want them to be like indoor cat, before winter so I can take them in. How should I start to train them? We don't have a place to train cats . and I really can't put them on the street they won't survive. I know nothing about cat and the vet I visited seem less interesting when I said they're stray cat.

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 31st, 2017

Hello, cats are hardy pets and very loving. You may start by making sure they are all vaccinated, dewormed, and tested for FIV/FeLV. You may then bring them inside small amounts at a time to get them acquainted to your home. If they are doing ok while inside, you may extend the time spent inside so that they get can experience the indoors. While inside you should feed them wet food and give them love so that they know that it is ok to be inside. This usually gets them liking their new home and makes for a smoother transition. Hope this helps

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