Subject: Cats
Date: Apr 8 05:30:32 1999
From: Marti - meander at biosupport.com


I am sure everyone has an opinion on this subject. My perspective is
that of someone who has worked in the veterinary field for 22 years. My
last clinical job was 5 years in a feline only practice.

I have always advised my clients that indoors is best. Not only from
the wildlife safety issue but for the animals best health. Telling
someone that their pet has caught a fatal virus while in the " great
outdoors" get a little tiresome. Trying to fix animals broken by cars
and other animals makes you mad.

My own cats are totally indoors. The oldest one was a street tom and
was use to the free life. You will find that the cats set their daily
schedule to yours. They will be ready to greet you when you get home
from work and will demand that you interact with them via play, pets
etc. Isn't that what we have pets for?

My cats are avid feeder watchers and the birds don't mind their
presence. Both cats watch birds on the TV as well; the older notices
hummers and the younger likes larger birds. To my younger one who has
never been an outdoor cat I'm sure he thinks the outdoors is one big TV.

Best Regards
Marti Anderson
meander at biosupport.com