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Captain Worley
11-09-2009, 03:50 PM
Two out of three veterinarians recommend keeping cats indoors, according to a study commissioned by the Humane Society of the United States (http://content.usatoday.com/topics/topic/Organizations/Non-profits,+Activist+Groups/Humane+Society+of+the+United+States).

The two most-cited reasons: dangers from vehicles and transmittable diseases. The consensus is that cats live healthier and longer when not allowed outside.

Besides the two reasons given in the study, which was based on data collected from 600 veterinarians, other incentives for keeping cats indoors are less chance of cats becoming infected with parasites or injured by other animals, reduced exposure to biting and stinging insects and lower vet bills.


More at: http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/pets/2009-10-07-pet-expert-cats_N.htm
swampfox
11-09-2009, 03:55 PM
I have two indoor cats and two outdoor cats. The outdoor cats never get sick. The indoor cats are ruining my life.

If they want entertainment they can learn to watch TV. I'm not going to do tricks for them.
Captain Worley
11-09-2009, 03:57 PM
If they want entertainment they can learn to watch TV. I'm not going to do tricks for them.

BUWAHAHA!!!
General Jack Ripper
11-10-2009, 05:55 PM
My cat stays in the house except when on a leash.

Keeping cats indoors has another benefit: They don't prey on songbirds.
RocDocsWife
11-10-2009, 06:56 PM
The only time my cats go outside is when we stroll them in the stroller around the block.....It has to be atleast 80 degrees and sunny out or they won't go.
Captain Worley
11-12-2009, 08:51 AM
^Joe Wilson!
JDidGirl
11-12-2009, 09:42 AM
I have one cat that is an indoor/outdoor boy. When he wants to go out he tells us... when he wants to come in he tells us (or he'll knock if we don't hear him meowing). It's been a little rainy lately so I guess he figures the other cats inside are more entertaining than being outside freezing his furry little paws off. Of course, I think all of our cats enjoy sitting in the living room watching the two little dogs locked up in the kitchen. I have a feeling they taunt the dogs all day. Maybe I should put up a video camera.