When can you let your kitten outside?

Answer 1

Kittens really need to be at least 10 or 11 months old to be able to go outside without supervision. This allows a kitten to be up-to-date on its vaccinations, spayed or neutered (and an additional six to nine weeks for hormones to calm down after neutering), and ultimately, at 10 months, a kitten has almost reached adulthood and is much less vulnerable against other cats, dogs or other wildlife it may encounter outside. A younger kitten is much more likely to get severely hurt or even killed in a fight with another cat.

Before sending your kitten into the great outdoors, I would highly recommend to begin with supervised visits outside, possibly on a harness. This allows a kitten to get accustomed to the sights, smells and new environment of the household garden before venturing further into less well-known territory.

Alternatively, you can cat-proof your garden by using climb-proof barriers on the fences, or building a cat run which would allow a kitten the freedom of being outdoors, but with added protection from other cats, wildlife, roads and people.

Another Answer

It depends on how you intend to introduce them to the outdoors.

If you're using a cat harness/leash, you can take them out a little earlier, because they cannot run away, and have the safety of their owner nearby.

I found it easiest to take them out once they have had all their vaccinations and possibly neutered.

If you go this route, just take them outside, in your arms, and close to you, and take them on a small walk. Out to the porch, around the house; something short, and close to home so that they know they are safe. You can do this when they are younger.

After doing this a few times a day, for a week or so, they should understand that they are safe on that route [as long as no heavy traffic is in the area xD] and would probably be alright with being set down a bit. Let them explore the ground, and grass, and bugs if they will, so that they can understand their surroundings more.

Once they adjust on their own, they can probably be let loose of your touch for a few minutes at least :)

Answer 2

Kittens are like human babies so if you want to let it investigate a little then go outside with the kitten and keep a watchful eye on it. Kittens should be kept in the house until they have had all their shots from the vet. Helpful hints: www.Google.com Ask: "How do you look after a kitten?"

Answer 3

i would have to say never because cats should not be let outside with all of the danger you would put them in. such as a dog killing them,getting hit by a car,raccoon or fox or other wild animals atackking the cat, a person harassing the cat or killing the cat or your cat getting hurt and not be able to get back you to and die a miserable death or just all the other dangers that you would put them in when a cat can have a happy and fullfilled life with you inside and safe. there is no reason for a cat to go outside you can buy many toys for them like climbing poles and remote controlled mice--there are so many things you can get if you want them to have a sense of the "wild".

Answer

Kittens are very vulnerable to urban predators, such as coyotes, owls, dogs, feral cats and others. If you plan to be outside with them, then maybe a supervised visit at the time of weaning would be okay, but not earlier than the time of their first shots. Other cats in the garden can transmit disease. Once they get a little older and are capable of jumping the wall, you risk having them run off. If the mother is an indoor/outdoor cat, then she can help you with them.

Answer 4

You should let your kitten outside when it is about 2 or 3 months old. Let them out 5 mins everyday. When they get a bit older, get a catflap or let them out for nearly all the day so they can get fresh air. When it is cold, about 3 mins out side because it probably is too cold for them. By the way I know all this because I have 2 kittens and a cat!

Answer 5

Kittens really need to be at least 10 or 11 months old to be able to go outside without supervision. This allows a kitten to be up-to-date on its vaccinations, spayed or neutered (and an additional six to nine weeks for hormones to calm down after neutering), and ultimately, at 10 months, a kitten has almost reached adulthood and is much less vulnerable against other cats, dogs or other wildlife it may encounter outside. A younger kitten is much more likely to get severely hurt or even killed in a fight with another cat.

Before sending your kitten into the great outdoors, I would highly recommend to begin with supervised visits outside, possibly on a harness. This allows a kitten to get accustomed to the sights, smells and new environment of the household garden before venturing further into less well-known territory.

Alternatively, you can cat-proof your garden by using climb-proof barriers on the fences, or building a cat run which would allow a kitten the freedom of being outdoors, but with added protection from other cats, wildlife, roads and people.

Another Answer

I would wait close to a year so you can be sure that they are settled in good.

Answer 6

Its best to wait until they are at least 12 to 14 weeks old, if any younger they will suffer separation anxiety, but at this age they become more independent and so wont miss mom so much, plus they will be fully weaned.

Answer 7

Not until it's had its first inoculations.

Answer 8

When they are about 3 months old. Let them out for 5 mins a day so they can get some fresh air. When they are older get a catflap or something.

Answer 9

Kittens can go outside whenever you want them to. but, however, if the kittens were born inside you may want to let them outside little at a time.