When To Let Kittens Outside Alone

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When to let kittens outside alone. As the kitten grows older the time outdoors can be increased until the kitten becomes. You should also ensure your garden is safe for your kitten first by covering any ponds. Don t worry if they spend it under the shrubbery. Increase daily outdoor play.

The first few times you let your cat outside it s a good idea to go with them. Since this age is also ideal for taming them interact with them outdoors so they aren t afraid of you. However before you allow your kitten free access outdoors make sure it has been neutered at around 4 months. Once it is fully vaccinated and has become used to living in your house you can start to let your kitten go outside a bit more.

Stick very close to your kitten and remember that kittens can move very quickly especially if scared. Go outside and leave the door to the house open so that your cat is able to join you but can also quickly get back inside if they want. Most kittens are prepared to leave the house and to explore the outside world at six months old. What is the right age to let a kitten outside alone.

And if the roads are particularly busy i ll keep them indoors until things are quieter 2. I never ever let my cats out the front she adds. The first time you let your cat or kitten outside. It s best to let him out just before mealtime so you can use your recall to call your kitten indoors and reward with tasty food or playtime.

So when we decide it s time to let them explore outside what steps should be put into place to make it easier for us to. You can start to slowly introduce your kitten to the outside once his recall is in place for short supervised sessions always keeping your kitten in sight. We cat owners face similar feelings of worry and caution. Continue to accompany your kitten until they are used to your garden and can find their way.

Whenever possible warn your immediate. Our cats after all are our fur children. When to let your kitten go outside. Choose a dry day and a quiet time and accompany your kitten outside allowing them to explore their new environment.

Take a food toy reward out with you and sit down quietly. Once your kitten has spent time with you in the garden and seems confident you can leave them outside for 30 60 minutes. I make it impossible for them to get access to that area by making sure any sideways are secure and blocked. Your kitty has no way of defending herself against attack from other animals.

Make sure your kitten s access back into the house is easy for the first few trips. Always accompany your kitten outside and let her play for short periods of time then bring her back inside. This way you can keep an eye on your cat while letting them explore. Keep your kitten safe inside until at least a week after finishing the first course of vaccinations at 13 to 14 weeks old depending on the vaccine.

Start bringing the kittens outside when they re four weeks old. Those of you with children will know the anxiety you felt when letting them go out alone for the first time either to the corner shop or out on the town with friends. By this age the kitten is already familiar with your home and will be able to track their way back after their adventure. Once your kitten is big enough to defend themselves from small predators and birds it is safe to let them roam free.

You could then let it explore outside if it is supervised.