It is very important and the very first step to be aware of
the outdoor dangers before taking your kids outside the home.
Depending on where you live,
outdoor dangers like predators and busy roads can threaten your cat's life.
The outdoor dangers range from diseases and injuries from battles with other cats (who can also be the source of those diseases), to predators such as owls and other large birds of prey, to roaming dogs, or their wilder counterparts such as foxes, and of course, the very real danger posed by cars.
Being indoors minimizes their exposure to
outdoor dangers (Take caution with your friendly felines, especially if living near a canyon or busy intersection — coyotes and cars can put your cat at risk).
Because food is difficult to find, and the many
outdoor dangers, feral cats do not live a long life.
Meal times for indoor cats can become almost as stimulating as hunting — without
the outdoor dangers.
But, summer also means soaring temperatures, bugs and
outdoor dangers.
Cats with OA can not easily defend themselves from attack, nor can they evade other
outdoor dangers.
The increase of 13 % represents more than 1.1 million more pet cats kept safe from
outdoor dangers.
However, besides protecting them from
outdoor dangers, keeping your cat indoors and away from the sun also protects them against squamous cell carcinoma.
Not exact matches
Yes, the
outdoors may be a frigidly cold Nordic wasteland, fraught with icy
dangers, but that doesn't mean you can't still have some fun out there.
Many parents hesitate to bring their children on hikes with them because of perceived
dangers of the
outdoors.
While some parents feel like times have changed and allowing kids to play
outdoors unattended is a bad idea, others feel like overparenting is the real
danger to a child's development.
Also, make
outdoor play a part of your summer rules, and educate your children about
dangers they might encounter over the summer, such as dehydration, alcohol, inhalants and dangerous peer pressure.
Every child needs plenty of active,
outdoor play during the summer, but that comes with its own set of
dangers.
NOAA released these findings on the first day of National Lightning Safety Awareness Week to call attention to the
danger of
outdoor activities during a thunderstorm.
Indeed, Waititi has made an uplifting film tuned by a lively, modern soundtrack; although legal
dangers await both of them in various forms, Hec and Ricky show they have a resilience not only for surviving the
outdoors, but for keeping their spirits high.
Though there can be value «escaping» the school environment to the same
outdoor experience there is
danger that the opportunity for progression is missed unless more responsibility and increased challenge is part of the experience.
We fear for their safety
outdoors, but being indoors can also pose just as many
dangers — eg: the high - rise syndrome.
The Great
Outdoors is riddled with both natural and man - made
dangers to our pets.
Another risk of
outdoor cats is the fact that there are many urban
dangers just beyond the doorstep, especially in a place like Singapore, such as roads and high - rise buildings.
In Singapore, it is even more critical that you do not let your cat
outdoors due to the various
dangers and diseasese that can afflict them in our urban environment and from stray cats.
An active dog is a healthy dog except when it comes to the painful encounters with the
dangers that lurk in the open
outdoors.
I think we learned the hard way and will now keep Biskit indoor as much as possible and only bring him outside on a leash, if it's not too late for him to get used to it... i still believe cats are happier when left
outdoor but the
dangers might be too high for their own good.
As for
danger, of course there are
dangers outdoors, but my cats manage to live life on the wild side even when they're in the house — trying to jump onto the hot woodstove, or the kitchen stove, or the top of the kitchen cabinets, or balance on the top edge of the doors... good grief, they're worse than the kids!
The lifespan of an
outdoor cat is far less than that of an indoor cat because of all these
dangers.
There are many
dangers outdoors that await cats.
There are many
dangers that your rabbit will have to face
outdoors.
Potential «
outdoor cat
dangers»:
The
outdoors is rarely a safe place for any unsupervised pet, but the winter months bring with them a flurry of potential
dangers for animals.
Because domestic rabbits have limited defenses for the many
dangers found
outdoors, it is best for your rabbit to be kept indoors.
With the increasing
dangers involved in a cat being
outdoors, even part time, a cat cage is a great alternative to providing some
outdoor time without exposing them to all the potential
dangers that are very common.
Before you let your puppy begin to enjoy the
outdoors, anticipate potential
dangers and prevent your puppy from going into places that are off - limits.
Well the campers came up with a pretty impressive list of
dangers to cats that are
outdoors so that is definitely not the answer.
Well, it wouldn't be smart to push your cat
outdoors to avoid PBDEs — the
dangers outside are far worse, and most of them will kill your cat long before the age where she's at risk for thyroid disease.
But now, despite having called
outdoor cats a serious
danger to ground - nesting birds, endangered beach mice and other animals, the commission has done almost nothing to implement its policy.
Cats who are free to roam
outdoors have less of a home base, and face all kind of
dangers on a regular basis: cars, predators, other cats, exposure to disease and poisons found from waste or natural substances.
Indoor rooms should be free of
dangers (such as live wires) and when taking your rabbit
outdoors, always be vigilant or, if possible, install a wrap - around fence.
Since predators present the largest
danger at night, keeping a rabbit
outdoors in a hutch at night is risky, even in a city (where predators may include raccoons, cats, dogs, coyotes, hawks and more).
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) believes that an indoor /
outdoor lifestyle for cats in a safe environment can keep away most
dangers, and provide a more stimulating place for your cat to participate in natural activities.
There are many
dangers to allowing your cat
outdoors but some cat parents feel strongly that cats need to be
outdoors.
Those who really want to pamper their pets can attach cat enclosures to their home, to give their cats the feeling of being
outdoors without the
dangers of being exposed to the outside.
There are several
dangers in the
outdoors, including predators, weather, and toxicity from herbicides, pesticides, or poisonous plants.
Should you wish to provide your rabbit with some
outdoor fun, remember to place them in a fenced portion of your yard and always have an adult present to supervise and shield your rabbit from any
dangers (such as racoons, dogs, etc).
You need to remember, though, that the caps and nail trimming should only be used on indoor cats who will not be vunerable to the
dangers of the
outdoors.
Unfortunately, there are many other
dangers in the great
outdoors that can injure or kill an unsuspecting animal.
We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer
outdoors with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can spell
danger, warn ASPCA experts.
A cat's lifespan is dramatically increased by making sure they are safely confined to your home and not subjected to cars, coyotes, and other
dangers in the great
outdoors.
Pets left
outdoors during hot summer days are also in
danger.
Indoor /
outdoor cats rarely live their natural lifespan due to the
dangers of cars, disease, poison and injury.