Safety for cats
Allowing your cat to go outside has many benefits. It gives her freedom and the opportunity to follow her hunting instincts. Since she gets more exercise, the risk of obesity is lower. However, the great outdoors also presents dangers: conflicts with other cats can lead to injuries, the risk of transmitting infectious diseases such as cat flu is higher, as is the risk of worm infections, fleas, and ticks. Additionally, there is a chance of accidents, such as falls or even being hit by a car. Pharmacy4pets helps you protect your outdoor cat as best as possible with supplies and tips for her safety.
Protecting Your Outdoor Cat
You can take several measures to ensure your cat’s safety when she goes outside. The safest option is a fenced-in garden where she cannot escape and other cats cannot enter. If this is not possible, you have less control over her movements and thus her safety. However, you can help prevent accidents by following these tips to protect your cat as best as possible:
- A microchip is essential if your cat goes outdoors. An ID tag with your phone number is a great addition to help get your cat home as quickly as possible if she wanders too far.
- Make sure your cat is vaccinated against feline distemper and cat flu.
- Deworm your cat regularly—not only for her safety but also for yours and your children's.
- Protect your cat from fleas and ticks.
- Apply sunscreen to her ears and nose during sunny months.
- Ensure she is visible, for example, with a light-up collar.
- A GPS tracker allows you to know where she is at all times.
- Make sure collars have a safety release that opens if she gets caught on something.
- To prevent unwanted litters, it is important to have your cat spayed or neutered. Neutering male cats also reduces their urge to roam and get into fights with other cats.
- A cat flap allows your cat to come inside if the weather changes, if she is being chased, or if she simply needs rest, attention, or food. A flap that works with your cat’s microchip keeps strange cats out.
Additionally, ensure you have a well-stocked first-aid kit at home so you can provide immediate care if she returns home injured. To protect the birds in her surroundings, using a colorful collar cover has proven to be more effective than a collar with a bell.
With these tips, your outdoor cat will stay happy and as safe as possible! If you have any questions about our products or your cat’s safety, please contact us.
