There are plenty of reasons why cat owners choose to allow
their cats outdoor access. Cats love the freedom and they have plenty of behaviours
that benefit from outdoor life. That being said, there are a lot of dangers
that come with outdoor life. Today, we’re sharing 5 risks, many of which were mentioned
by cat owners in the recent International Cat Care Survey for cat containment systems.
Injuries and Road
Accidents
Many cats’ lives are lost on the roads. The risks do
increase or decrease depending on where you live and the times you allow your
cat to venture outdoors. We shared a few tips on how to reduce the
risks of road accidents, you can read them by clicking here.
Lost Cats
Cats love to explore, they get side tracked and sadly they
also get taken on occasion. Cats can jump into trucks or cars, walk into sheds
and garages or choose a charming home to investigate. Cats get lost and many
never find their way back to their original home.
Diseases
Diseases are commonly picked up when cats are in contact
with one another. Fighting is a major cause of the passing of disease. When
cats come into contact they increase the risk of infection, including cat flu,
feline immunodeficiency virus, feline leukaemia and enteritis.
Fleas and Parasites
Fleas and parasites are easily picked up from other animals
and the general environment. Cats need to have year-round protection to avoid
infestation. It’s also a clever idea to protect even indoor cats, it’s better to
be safe than sorry.
Poison
There are plenty of chemicals that are poisonous to cats. In
most cases, the poisonings are accidental, but there are some cases where they have
been intentional. A few of the chemicals to be aware of include fertilizers,
weed killers, rock salt and antifreeze. There’s also a large amount of common
plants that are toxic to cats.
Protect your cat, ask us about out cat fencing and catios to
help keep your safe happy and healthy.
