Sharing items to consider before letting cats roam, Michelle K offers preventive measures to ensure outdoor cats stay safe:
- Identification
- Regular wellbeing check-ups with veterinarians
- Leaving out food and water
- Provide indoor stimulation to reduce the desire to go outdoors
Because of all of the potential threats they’re exposed to, outdoor cats, on average, have a much shorter lifespan than indoor cats – by as much as 10 – 12 years!” – Michelle K
Source: HappyPuppyTips. Link.
INSIGHTS: Many cats allowed outside are never seen by veterinarians. Consider this content to share along with individual clinic recommendations for preventatives, vaccinations and local risk guidance. Also include local media to help support keeping cats inside and if not, reducing risks and keeping them healthy.