When To Let New Kitten Outside

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When to let new kitten outside. It s best to let him out just before mealtime so you can use your recall to call your kitten indoors and reward with tasty food or playtime. Day one with your new kitten is very exciting but you ll want to be careful that you don t overwhelm it. Go outside and leave the door to the. As the kitten grows older the time outdoors can be increased until the kitten becomes independent and has learnt his recall down to a tee.

This gives them a chance to spread their scent and find their own way home and usually takes three to four weeks. It is best not to leave your kitten outside alone until it is 6 months old and it is essential that it is neutered from 4 months of age before allowing it unsupervised access. This way you can keep an eye on your cat while letting them. Choose a dry day and a quiet time and accompany your kitten outside allowing them to explore their new environment.

If you have adopted an adult cat you probably will have been advised to keep it in for 2 3 weeks to settle into its new home. When to let your kitten go outside keep your kitten safe inside until at least a week after finishing the first course of vaccinations at 13 to 14 weeks old depending on the vaccine. Most kittens are prepared to leave the house and to explore the outside world at six months old. By this age the kitten is already familiar with your home and will be able to track their way back after their adventure.

Kittens will not complete their vaccinations and waiting period until at least 13 weeks old so this. The first time you let your cat or kitten outside. Take a food toy reward out with you and sit down quietly. When to let your cat outside if you have a new cat or have moved to a new home it is important not to let your cat out until they have adjusted to their new environment.

It is a good idea to have your kitten neutered before they are given complete freedom outside. They will be less prone to wandering a long way from home in their bid to find a mate. Ideally cats should be six months of age before they are allowed outside unsupervised. Let the kitten explore in the small room you have already set up or if you didn t have time to prepare for its arrival set up a safe room and sit on the floor while the kitten acclimates to it.