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How many cats for my terrace? What breeds mix with Persians outdoors?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed

Actually I'm not gonna raise my cats inside house. I'm gonna rise them in our terrace. We have two terrace in our house. Maximum how many cats can I raise? What cat breeds can I raise together with Persian? Tips

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 30th, 2017

To be honest, I would not raise more cats that you can afford. Keep in mind that each cat will need vaccines, flea treatments, heartworm treatment, and deworming treatments on top spaying and neutering. Then there can also be medical emergencies with your cats, especially if they live outdoors. They can get into fights with other cats, be attacked by other animals, and could potentially get hit by a car. I would budget at least $1000-$1500 a year for each cat, probably more so you have extra in case of emergencies. Then I would make the decisions of how many cats you can get based on finances. That way, you won't have to worry about paying for vet care. You can mix any cat breed with Persians. I have a Persian, but I also have a Ragdoll, domestic long hair, and a domestic short hair. If you are going to keep them outdoors, I wouldn't get a Ragdoll. Because of their docile nature, they are best kept as indoor cats only. I hope this helps!

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