Indoors or Outdoors? By Jean Hofve, DVM
Are you thinking about allowing your cat to go outside without restriction? To make the right decision, you need to know the facts.
The average lifespan of an indoor cat is 15-18 years. For a cat allowed outdoors, the average life is only 2-5 years. There are many dangers that can harm or kill an outdoor cat. (However, there are safe alternatives to simply opening the door; see our article on Outdoor Safety for more info.)Read on....
