Risk getting Lost<\/strong><\/h2>\nNot all cats have a good homing beacon and are able to navigate their neighbourhoods to find their way back home. Kittens, in particular, are prone to getting lost as are only babies and haven\u2019t developed this skill<\/p>\n
Risk getting hit by vehicles<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe RSPCA\u00a0reports cars and other vehicles are a number one killer of people, wildlife, and cats, particularly at night in the case of cats and wildlife.<\/p>\n
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Risk being attacked by Dogs<\/strong><\/h2>\nDogs can kill and\/or inflict terrible injuries on cats, whether they are on the loose or in neighbouring yards.<\/p>\n
Risk Cat Fights or Pregnancy<\/strong><\/h2>\nCats may get into a beef while on the prowl and cat bite wound are highly prone to serious infections and abscessation, which can eventuate in systemic illness. If your fur baby in unvaccinated they are also at risk of contracting feline AIDS (feline immunodeficiency virus or FIV) if bitten by another cat.\u00a0\u00a0The noise caused by cat fights can also be a major disturbance in a neighbourhood.<\/p>\n
Risk External Parasites<\/strong><\/h2>\nFor bushland areas there is a higher risk your pet may become victim to the deadly paralysis tick! \u00a0Though confining cats will not totally protect them as seed ticks can be accidentally carried inside by people or other animals, keeping them indoors does reduce their risk.\u00a0\u00a0Your pet may also pick up fleas from strays or other pets in the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n
Risk harm or Death by Cat Haters<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe know that haters are going to hate, but some people really \u2018hate\u2019 cats. It may be because they don\u2019t like to see stray cats on their property, they may use the garden or children\u2019s sandpit as a toilet or their real or perceived threat to birds.\u00a0 Cats have been injured or killed as a result, not to mention being the cause of bitter neighbourhood disputes.<\/p>\n
Other Safety Risks<\/strong><\/h2>\nKeeping cats securly indoors, even when toileting, prevents them from escaping, being stolen, being used as live bait in dog fights or exposed to other hazards, such as garden chemical and poisons that are generally used in suburban backyards.<\/p>\n
There are a range of plants and flowers that are poisious to our feline friends, read\u00a0more “42 Plants That Are Toxic For Cats and Kittens<\/a>“.<\/p>\nThe Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\nTo avoid potential risk or harm to your cat it is recommend to keep them indoors.\u00a0The RSPCA advises it better to let them learn that inside the house is their domain and that\u2019s it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf they learn that they can go outside, they will probably try to dart past your legs as soon as the door\u2019s open,\u201d they said.\u00a0\u00a0Providing your cat with plenty of enrichment<\/a>, interaction<\/a> and somewhere nice to lie in the sun will keep them as a happy and content, inside cat and prevent heartache.<\/p>\n![\"melbourne](\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blog-Banners-3.png\")
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The RSPCA\u00a0reports cars and other vehicles are a number one killer of people, wildlife, and cats, particularly at night in the case of cats and wildlife.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Risk being attacked by Dogs<\/strong><\/h2>\nDogs can kill and\/or inflict terrible injuries on cats, whether they are on the loose or in neighbouring yards.<\/p>\n
Risk Cat Fights or Pregnancy<\/strong><\/h2>\nCats may get into a beef while on the prowl and cat bite wound are highly prone to serious infections and abscessation, which can eventuate in systemic illness. If your fur baby in unvaccinated they are also at risk of contracting feline AIDS (feline immunodeficiency virus or FIV) if bitten by another cat.\u00a0\u00a0The noise caused by cat fights can also be a major disturbance in a neighbourhood.<\/p>\n
Risk External Parasites<\/strong><\/h2>\nFor bushland areas there is a higher risk your pet may become victim to the deadly paralysis tick! \u00a0Though confining cats will not totally protect them as seed ticks can be accidentally carried inside by people or other animals, keeping them indoors does reduce their risk.\u00a0\u00a0Your pet may also pick up fleas from strays or other pets in the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n
Risk harm or Death by Cat Haters<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe know that haters are going to hate, but some people really \u2018hate\u2019 cats. It may be because they don\u2019t like to see stray cats on their property, they may use the garden or children\u2019s sandpit as a toilet or their real or perceived threat to birds.\u00a0 Cats have been injured or killed as a result, not to mention being the cause of bitter neighbourhood disputes.<\/p>\n
Other Safety Risks<\/strong><\/h2>\nKeeping cats securly indoors, even when toileting, prevents them from escaping, being stolen, being used as live bait in dog fights or exposed to other hazards, such as garden chemical and poisons that are generally used in suburban backyards.<\/p>\n
There are a range of plants and flowers that are poisious to our feline friends, read\u00a0more “42 Plants That Are Toxic For Cats and Kittens<\/a>“.<\/p>\nThe Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\nTo avoid potential risk or harm to your cat it is recommend to keep them indoors.\u00a0The RSPCA advises it better to let them learn that inside the house is their domain and that\u2019s it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf they learn that they can go outside, they will probably try to dart past your legs as soon as the door\u2019s open,\u201d they said.\u00a0\u00a0Providing your cat with plenty of enrichment<\/a>, interaction<\/a> and somewhere nice to lie in the sun will keep them as a happy and content, inside cat and prevent heartache.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Is your cat getting lonely\u00a0while you’re away?
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Cats may get into a beef while on the prowl and cat bite wound are highly prone to serious infections and abscessation, which can eventuate in systemic illness. If your fur baby in unvaccinated they are also at risk of contracting feline AIDS (feline immunodeficiency virus or FIV) if bitten by another cat.\u00a0\u00a0The noise caused by cat fights can also be a major disturbance in a neighbourhood.<\/p>\n
Risk External Parasites<\/strong><\/h2>\nFor bushland areas there is a higher risk your pet may become victim to the deadly paralysis tick! \u00a0Though confining cats will not totally protect them as seed ticks can be accidentally carried inside by people or other animals, keeping them indoors does reduce their risk.\u00a0\u00a0Your pet may also pick up fleas from strays or other pets in the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n
Risk harm or Death by Cat Haters<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe know that haters are going to hate, but some people really \u2018hate\u2019 cats. It may be because they don\u2019t like to see stray cats on their property, they may use the garden or children\u2019s sandpit as a toilet or their real or perceived threat to birds.\u00a0 Cats have been injured or killed as a result, not to mention being the cause of bitter neighbourhood disputes.<\/p>\n
Other Safety Risks<\/strong><\/h2>\nKeeping cats securly indoors, even when toileting, prevents them from escaping, being stolen, being used as live bait in dog fights or exposed to other hazards, such as garden chemical and poisons that are generally used in suburban backyards.<\/p>\n
There are a range of plants and flowers that are poisious to our feline friends, read\u00a0more “42 Plants That Are Toxic For Cats and Kittens<\/a>“.<\/p>\nThe Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\nTo avoid potential risk or harm to your cat it is recommend to keep them indoors.\u00a0The RSPCA advises it better to let them learn that inside the house is their domain and that\u2019s it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf they learn that they can go outside, they will probably try to dart past your legs as soon as the door\u2019s open,\u201d they said.\u00a0\u00a0Providing your cat with plenty of enrichment<\/a>, interaction<\/a> and somewhere nice to lie in the sun will keep them as a happy and content, inside cat and prevent heartache.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Is your cat getting lonely\u00a0while you’re away?
Book a day care <\/a>to give them enrichment during the day or a\u00a0pet sitter<\/a>\u00a0for longer trips away!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFind local Vets, store your Pet’s Health, etc, download PetCloud today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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We know that haters are going to hate, but some people really \u2018hate\u2019 cats. It may be because they don\u2019t like to see stray cats on their property, they may use the garden or children\u2019s sandpit as a toilet or their real or perceived threat to birds.\u00a0 Cats have been injured or killed as a result, not to mention being the cause of bitter neighbourhood disputes.<\/p>\n
Other Safety Risks<\/strong><\/h2>\nKeeping cats securly indoors, even when toileting, prevents them from escaping, being stolen, being used as live bait in dog fights or exposed to other hazards, such as garden chemical and poisons that are generally used in suburban backyards.<\/p>\n
There are a range of plants and flowers that are poisious to our feline friends, read\u00a0more “42 Plants That Are Toxic For Cats and Kittens<\/a>“.<\/p>\nThe Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\nTo avoid potential risk or harm to your cat it is recommend to keep them indoors.\u00a0The RSPCA advises it better to let them learn that inside the house is their domain and that\u2019s it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf they learn that they can go outside, they will probably try to dart past your legs as soon as the door\u2019s open,\u201d they said.\u00a0\u00a0Providing your cat with plenty of enrichment<\/a>, interaction<\/a> and somewhere nice to lie in the sun will keep them as a happy and content, inside cat and prevent heartache.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Is your cat getting lonely\u00a0while you’re away?
Book a day care <\/a>to give them enrichment during the day or a\u00a0pet sitter<\/a>\u00a0for longer trips away!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFind local Vets, store your Pet’s Health, etc, download PetCloud today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\nTo avoid potential risk or harm to your cat it is recommend to keep them indoors.\u00a0The RSPCA advises it better to let them learn that inside the house is their domain and that\u2019s it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf they learn that they can go outside, they will probably try to dart past your legs as soon as the door\u2019s open,\u201d they said.\u00a0\u00a0Providing your cat with plenty of enrichment<\/a>, interaction<\/a> and somewhere nice to lie in the sun will keep them as a happy and content, inside cat and prevent heartache.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Is your cat getting lonely\u00a0while you’re away?
Book a day care <\/a>to give them enrichment during the day or a\u00a0pet sitter<\/a>\u00a0for longer trips away!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFind local Vets, store your Pet’s Health, etc, download PetCloud today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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