Hello all,
We have a 10-month old cat (Millie) who is chipped, fully vaccinated and has been spayed. Over the past 5-6 weeks we have started to let her outdoors at weekends, during the evening and occasionally early in the morning. So far, so good, and she seems to enjoy the freedom of this new 'world' she can explore.
Now the problem! fitting a cat flap isn't an easy option. We have a double glazed patio door to the rear of the house and I have been informed that fitting a cat flap will require a whole new pane of glass, which isn't advised anyway as this could potentially weaken the pane. As my partner and I are out for most of the day, at present Millie is stuck indoors on her own.
Now is it such a good idea to get a cat used to playing outside and then locking them up during the day, I personally think not! On the other hard, I wouldn't want to force her outside during the day when we aren't around, just in case she gets scared and has no where to run to. In addition, there are quite a few (larger) cats in the neighborhood.
Anyone got any ideas on what would be best - In or Out during the day and if out, how do I 'introduce' her to the idea of staying outside during the day!!! What is the best way to acclimatise her to the outside.
We have a 10-month old cat (Millie) who is chipped, fully vaccinated and has been spayed. Over the past 5-6 weeks we have started to let her outdoors at weekends, during the evening and occasionally early in the morning. So far, so good, and she seems to enjoy the freedom of this new 'world' she can explore.
Now the problem! fitting a cat flap isn't an easy option. We have a double glazed patio door to the rear of the house and I have been informed that fitting a cat flap will require a whole new pane of glass, which isn't advised anyway as this could potentially weaken the pane. As my partner and I are out for most of the day, at present Millie is stuck indoors on her own.
Now is it such a good idea to get a cat used to playing outside and then locking them up during the day, I personally think not! On the other hard, I wouldn't want to force her outside during the day when we aren't around, just in case she gets scared and has no where to run to. In addition, there are quite a few (larger) cats in the neighborhood.
Anyone got any ideas on what would be best - In or Out during the day and if out, how do I 'introduce' her to the idea of staying outside during the day!!! What is the best way to acclimatise her to the outside.