Is it safer to keep my kitten indoors or let her go outside?

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I got my little kitten from a feral cat colony that I feed. She is about 2-3 months old, and very sweet. Our house is very small. My question is: should I allow my new kitten to go outside a few times a day ( she would go in our backyard, so she would not see the feral cats) or, should I keep her indoors all the time? I Dont want her to feel "cooped up". I play with her several times a day. She's become very social with our pets, and comes out and " visits " us often. So, indoors or out? Pet's info: Cat | American Curl | Female | 3 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

How lovely of you to take in this kitten! Personally I believe in keeping cats indoors. They are safer indoors, they aren't at risk of being attacked by other cats and dogs, they can't get attacked by wild animals, and they won't be hit by cars. In addition, cats who live indoors typically live longer than cats who go outside. If you want Scruff to have time outside, I recommend building or buying an outdoor enclosure for her. That way she can enjoy the sunshine outside, but won't wander away and won't have any contact with wild animals and other pets. If you provide enrichment inside (plenty of toys, cat trees to climb, a window seat for her to look outside), then she won't feel cooped up. Good luck, I hope this help!

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