Winter Cat Care Outdoors or indoors? Keeping a cat inside when it is used to going out may not always be possible, so if your cat is allowed out then ensure they are microchipped. If they get lost or into any trouble and are taken to a shelter/vets, they will be scanned for a microchip that will contain owner details, resulting in their safe return home. If your cat comes in with wet feet, it is advisable to wipe them with a damp towel to remove excess rock salt or other chemicals that could be harmful if ingested. Additionally, check their paws regularly for signs of injury, frostbite or dermatitis (sore and irritated paws caused by contact with rock salt etc). If your cat sleeps in the garage/shed rather than the house, make sure that they have a warm bed that is free from drafts, and they have blankets to keep them warm over night. When temperatures get very low, it is advisable to bring cats indoors to sleep. In the case of snow/ice storms or very low temperatures, cats should be kept inside to keep them safe. Storms can be very disorientating, and your cat may lose their way or get injured, while freezing temperatures can also result in injury. Therefore keeping them inside will prevent this. Keeping a cat inside means that you must provide them with enrichment. This can be in the form of a cat tower, scratching post, puzzle ball or toy, which will keep them stimulated (and help them get a little exercise)
Posted on: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 23:35:18 +0000
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