Monday, December 20, 2010

Cats and Outdoor Hazards

While veterinarians recommend that cats indoors, so many people let their cats outside hours. They may feel guilty about keeping their cats confined within a distance of fresh air and sunshine, or even a stray cat they found that there was already used to stay outside all the time. This indoor / outdoor cats appear to explore, hunt and socialize outdoors to enjoy, so what's the big deal about letting them wander off a bit.
Although this article will not be pet owners who allow their cats without swearing, the current number of dangers that outdoor cats as pet owners can take steps to minimize those risks. It is ultimately up to you to decide if you want to let your cat outside, and if so, what to do to protect your pet.
Outdoor Hazards
Parasites: Cats that spend time outdoors have a higher chance of having both internal and external parasites than their indoor counterparts do. While external parasites such as fleas and ticks are relatively easy to detect internal parasites can grow unnoticed for weeks or even months, causing serious problems on the road.
Parasites include:

    
* Ear mite
    
* Fleas
    
* Character
    
* Hook Worm
Disease: Outdoor cats are more susceptible to potential feline diseases, because they come in contact with homeless cats who are carriers of these diseases.
These diseases include:

    
Feline leukemia (FeLV)
    
Feline AIDS (FIV)
    
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
    
* Cats Illness (panleukopenia)
    
* Upper respiratory infection (URI)
    
* Ringworm
Fighting: Cats who roam outside often in fights with stray cats. These matches your pets with open wounds, missing and damaged parts of her body.
Threats: Outside there is a range of threats to your cat is that you can not control. These threats are road traffic, malicious attacks and poisoning from lawn chemicals.
Precautions: The easiest way to protect your cat against the dangers of the outdoors indoors it all together. If you play with your cat often and give him the attention he seeks, you can help his mind from the outdoors. If you still choose to make your cat go outside, you can help protect him by:
Castration: Having your pet spayed or neutered will help him make less aggressive. This should be easy to want to fight, and even an outdoor life in the first place.
Make your garden: If your cat goes outside, the next best thing to do is create a safe place for him to roam. You must be able to do this with a fence at least 6 m high, or a special cabinet.
Turn night off limits: The night is when most problems happen to cats, because when most fights and car accidents occur.
Vaccinations: If your cat is outside of time, it is absolutely vital that you stay current on all vaccinations and veterinarian visits. It is also important to use flea and tick medication once a month.
Go on a leash: Though it may seem silly on the surface, many cat owners walk their pets on a leash. Go about your cat give him a chance to get out of the house but also allows you to make sure he is safe. Although almost every cat is walking on a line on the first, most ultimately enjoy walks with their owners.

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