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Hi Our Bengal cat is 5 months old now and getting very fidgety about wanting to go out all the time. I do take him out on his harness but do want to start to let him go out freely as we live next to fields and the main road is quite a way away however we plan to get him neutered in 4 weeks time when he reaches 6 months but wondered if it would be ok to let him out freely now or is he reaching maturity where he may go in search of a mate and not come back? Any advice you have would be most welcome? Thanks
Hi Debbie,
I don't think it's a good idea to let him out to roam freely. There is a lot out there that can really hurt him or kill him. What I would suggest for you to do is build an outdoor pen for him. This way he can go outside an enjoy himself while you are keeping him safe. Here's a link just to show you what can happen to your cat. And under that is what you can do instead. Good luck. And I hope you make the right decision.
http://www.nitewindes.com/InorOut.html
http://www.catsofaustralia.com/cat-enclosures.htm
Ciao, Karen
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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