Every owner loves their pet, but they don't always have the time or energy to take them for walks. Many people let their pets wander unsuspectingly without considering the potential risks. Let's look at five reasons why you shouldn't let your cat outside.
The pet may catch an infection.
Wild animals, sharp objects, and many other things can cause infection. A cat might encounter a pack of stray dogs or an aggressive cat.
A cat can eat poison
Many people spread poison to kill rats, cats, and dogs. After all, few people enjoy having stray animals in their yards. But no one is immune from a pet eating it. While a dog can be trained not to pick up anything from the ground, much less eat it, a cat cannot obey such commands. Even walking your pet yourself won't protect it from this.
The cat may be attacked by stray cats.
Every yard has cats. They're unlikely to accept a stranger into their territory, even if the stranger is just wandering around, claiming neither territory nor food. There's a high risk that a fight with a stray cat could result in your pet contracting rabies or another disease.
The cat might be stolen
A well-groomed, affectionate cat runs around the street, alone, without an owner. Someone could easily take the animal home.
Cats are careless on the street
There are many dangers on the streets, even for humans, let alone cats. Cars, cyclists, stray dogs, angry people. Anything can happen to your cat if you let her wander alone.
