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My sick outdoor cat is unhappy indoors. How to make them happy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I have many cats and most of them stays outside during night. But when we have a sick cat, we don't let them go outside. My cat has been inside eversince he got sick. I think he is unhappy. What can I do to make a sick cat happy without going outside?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 8th, 2019

It could also be that feeling sick is making him unhappy. That tends to affect a cat's personality. Just keep him comfortable, and I'd set up a cat tree by a window that he can lay on and look outside.

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