Kitten 6 months doesn’t like outdoors.?

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David Weeks

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I have a 6 month old kitten who used to just want to go outside before she was allowed to go out that is, but now shes been neutered she doesn’t want to go outside and would rather just stay inside, she has been out a few times but she walks around for 10 Mines then comes back in, but i feel cruel keeping her in inside a small house 24/7 when theres a whole world out there to explore, i wouldn't chuck her outside on purpose, but at this time of year i thought she would have loved the outdoors, as the neighbours have got cats and i always see theres exploring and i feel bad for my cat for what shes missing out on. the problem with my garden is that she would have to jump high to get out of it, and didn't want to leave the gate open as when its shut she wont be able to get back in without jumping high up, other option is the front but am unsure whether she would come back to the front, scared she might just wonder off and get lost, wheras the back she will remember the garden. what can i do?
 
Consider yourself lucky! It's really not safe for cats to just rome outside. We have bread them down to be "house pets", so they do not have the defenses to protect themselves against a loose dog - or a car should they end up in the street.

If your cat has enough stimulation inside, it's not necessary to let them out. The fact that she's not interested just makes it easier on you!
 
My 2 cats have been indoor cats since we discovered at 8 wks that Luna was deaf...it wasn't fair for Sol to go outside while we kept Luna in.

However, I used to walk them both individually on a leash to let them experience the sights, smells and (for Sol at least) the sounds.

We then moved house and we went for a gap where they weren't outside. When I tried again, Luna still liked to go out, but Sol had developed a fear of the outside world. And this has stuck. He loves to sit beside a window and gaze out, and will press his face against a window which is wedged open - but actually open a door to the real world and he runs a mile.

Having indoor cats is not cruel so long as you keep them stimulated. They also need a chance to exercise, so devoting an hour a day to throw toys for them to chase is required. I'm lucky in that I have indoor stairs, so a daily routine for us is to gather the toys they love and to play fetch up and down the stairs.

My two cats are slim, trim and more than fit...and they've never had a day outside in their 3 yrs.

Some cats, like some humans, are just not up to the stresses of the outside world.
 
Usually, cats like that have found something outside that they're afraid of, she probably ran into an animal. plus, she was neutered and that has a big effect on their energy levels. try knocking down a board of the garden, or leaving a small hole at the bottom of the fence, one big enough where she can get out. if she still doesn't go, that's fine. leave a lot of toys out for her. the best ones are home made. such as the twists around milk jugs, or smal toys tied to yarn. NEVER leave thread out, this may kill your cat. sometimes, there energy levels have a medical reason. try calling your vet.
 
My 2 cats have been indoor cats since we discovered at 8 wks that Luna was deaf...it wasn't fair for Sol to go outside while we kept Luna in.

However, I used to walk them both individually on a leash to let them experience the sights, smells and (for Sol at least) the sounds.

We then moved house and we went for a gap where they weren't outside. When I tried again, Luna still liked to go out, but Sol had developed a fear of the outside world. And this has stuck. He loves to sit beside a window and gaze out, and will press his face against a window which is wedged open - but actually open a door to the real world and he runs a mile.

Having indoor cats is not cruel so long as you keep them stimulated. They also need a chance to exercise, so devoting an hour a day to throw toys for them to chase is required. I'm lucky in that I have indoor stairs, so a daily routine for us is to gather the toys they love and to play fetch up and down the stairs.

My two cats are slim, trim and more than fit...and they've never had a day outside in their 3 yrs.

Some cats, like some humans, are just not up to the stresses of the outside world.
 
Believe it or not, you're not being cruel to her by keeping her inside. Some cats just prefer to stay inside. Besides, usually indoor cats live longer lives anyway, because they aren't prone to things like rabies, bites or getting hit by cars. If your cat doesn't like to be outside, then just let it be. If you see her sitting by your front door, just open it and see if she feels like going outside.
When you should feel guilty is if your cat wants to go outside and you're not letting her, not the other way around!

Oh, and just to comment on what another user said, spaying/neutering doesn't affect your cats energy levels in the long run! I volunteer at an animal shelter where they neuter and spay the stay animals that come in to help decrease reproduction ratios. After your cat's been spayed/neutered, the worst thing that can happen is that your cat will feel uncomfortable for the first 1 to 2 weeks after they've been spayed/neutered. If she's still in those 1 to 2 weeks after, she might surprise you and suddenly love the outdoors.
Thanks for neutering you kitten by that way! It actually makes her personality less aggressive!

I hope I've helped!
 
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