![]() ![]() Indoor cats are usually healthier, too, which saves on veterinary bills for treatment of contagious diseases, parasites, and abscesses from fights with other animals. ![]() Getting hit by a car, feline leukemia, attacks by dogs, poisoned food, pesticides, cat fights, fleas, ticks, worms, abscesses, getting lost, getting stolen, steel-jaw traps, human cruelty, gunshot wounds, puncture wounds, wild animal attacks, cold, rainy weather.įree-roaming outdoor cats are at risk for a shortened life, while a cat that stays indoors or uses an enclosed catio may live up to 15 years or more. The only sure way to safeguard wildlife is to keep cats inside. Cats cannot be trained to ignore their natural hunting instincts. They dig and defecate in neighbors’ yards, and as predators, they injure and kill a significant number of wild animals. Further dangers include poisons, leg-hold traps, pet theft, and inhumane treatment by cruel people. ![]() Traffic takes a huge toll on free-roaming cats, and while many people believe their pets are street-wise, no cat looks both ways when being chased by another animal. They are exposed to contagious diseases, most of which are fatal. Whether they live in the city, in the suburbs, or in the country, outdoor cats face a multitude of risks. For cats, the great outdoors are anything but great. ![]()
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