Kittens Go Outside For The First Time
Take a food toy reward out with you and sit down quietly.
Kittens go outside for the first time. That will make getting them inside again a. While many cats live healthy happy lives as indoor pets there are also benefits to letting your kitten outdoors. Loud noises children or other pets can all. Letting your cat out.
Your garden will open up a whole new world to your kitten. Before giving your cat breakfast open the back door to allow them outside. Does your kitten even want to go outside. The first few times you let your cat outside it s a good idea to go with them.
Going outside is a big new experience for your kitten. You ll also need to be around to supervise their first trip outside. Take the treats with you and try the recall to make sure they come back when needed. You will know if your kitten wants to be an outdoor cat if they are constantly sitting by the door or window watching what is going on in the outside world.
The whole process should be gentle and go at the cat s pace not your own. Because of potential infection with diseases such as enteritis or cat flu your kitten should not be allowed outside until at least a week after it has finished its first course of vaccinations at about 13 14 weeks old depending on the vaccine. Allowing your kitten to explore outside for the first time can be daunting so we asked a behaviourist a vet and another cat owner to share the practical ways that they helped their own kittens to stay secure while out and about. Before letting your kitten outside for the first time he should be neutered microchipped and should have completed his full course of vaccinations.
You will know when you feel it s time to show them the cat flap. Introduce the cat. Don t force your cat out if it really doesn t want to go outside. Keep doing that every day.
The first time you let your cat outside choose a quiet day when there are no loud noises and it s dry so your cat gets a positive first experience. If your kitten ever tries to escape through an open door or window then you will be able to let them out once they are old enough to defend themselves properly to truly explore your neighborhood. You could then let it explore outside if it is supervised. Walk around the garden.
Go before dinner time. Go when you know your kitten will be getting hungry. The first time you let your cat or kitten outside. Choose a quiet time.