Can my cat be happy living indoors all the time, or is it cruel?

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is it cruel to keep a cat indoors all the time? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 12 lbs

Christie Long, DVM · Accepted Answer

It's not really cruel, but it's definitely safer. By some estimates cats that live indoors live twice as long as their outdoor counterparts. You have to work to keep them interesting in their surroundings, using toys and games and making sure you spend plenty of quality time with them, however they can lead very happy lives indoors.

Can my cat be happy living indoors all the time, or is it cruel?

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