When To Let Kittens Go Outside
Ideally cats should be six months of age before they are allowed outside unsupervised.
When to let kittens go outside. Indoor cats get bored. When indoor cats want to go outside. Maureen also ensures that her kittens are microchipped neutered and at least four months old before they are allowed out. 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.
Learn about the spruce pets editorial process. Most kittens are prepared to leave the house and to explore the outside world at six months old. The truth is indoor cats can and do get bored but letting them outside is not a good solution. But many people still let their cats outdoors often with misplaced good intentions.
I make it impossible for them to get access to that area by making sure any sideways are secure and blocked. Vaccinations should be done once a year. I never ever let my cats out the front she adds. Work on recall before letting your kitten outside.
The blue cross advises that your kitten should not be allowed outside until at least a week after finishing the first course of vaccinations. 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. Restricting access to the front is also a must. Pin share email luis villarreal eyeem getty images.
By this age the kitten is already familiar with your home and will be able to track their way back after their adventure. 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. Franny is an award winning freelance writer who has been writing about cats since 1997. 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.
Start bringing the kittens outside when they re four weeks old. Read more about letting your kitten outside supervised access.