How old should my cat be to go outside? Are frogs or toads dangerous?

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How old until I can let my cats outside? Is it dangerous for my cats if there are frogs around? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 3 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I personally never recommend letting cats outside. I've seen too many cats hit by cars or attacked by other animals. But it is your choice, and I don't recommend letting them outside until they are older, around a year. Frogs aren't dangerous to cats, but some species of toads are.

How old should my cat be to go outside? Are frogs or toads dangerous?

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