There are a good number of differences
between indoor cats and outdoor cats. Most of these differences play a
significant role in the overall health of your cat and their longevity.
-As we have discussed previously,
the lifespan of an outdoor cat is significantly shorter than that of an indoor
cat.
– Outdoor cats can be more readily
exposed to diseases like feline leukaemia (FeLV), feline AIDS (FIV), FIP
(feline infectious peritonitis), feline distemper (panleukopenia) and upper
respiratory infections (or URI).
– Outdoor cats can more readily pick up
parasites including fleas, ticks, ear mites, intestinal worms, and
ringworm.
– Cats do not have an inbred ability to
avoid cars, so outdoor cats are frequently struck and killed on roads.
– Outdoor cats have a higher risk of
getting into toxic items like antifreeze and oils.
– Outdoor cats can easily become prey
to predatory animals like foxes, dogs, and coyotes.
– Outdoor cats can easily become
tangled or trapped in trees without any way to get down.
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