Scherk, M. (2016). Optimising an indoor lifestyle for cats. Veterinary Focus, 26(2), 2-9.
• Cats restricted to indoor living have a reduced risk for vehicular trauma, predation,
aggressive interactions with cats and other animals, and exposure to infectious diseases.
• Indoor living is not without risks.
• Not all cats can adapt readily to an indoor lifestyle, and may be at increased risk for
certain behavioral and medical problems.
• All environmental and social needs must be met for successful indoor living, and
the well-being of each cat needs to be evaluated repeatedly over time.
• Predictability, familiarity, routine and having a sense of control are key factors in
reducing stress.
• Offering outdoor access does not compensate if the cat has poor conditions indoors.
• Cats restricted to indoor living have a reduced risk for vehicular trauma, predation,
aggressive interactions with cats and other animals, and exposure to infectious diseases.
• Indoor living is not without risks.
• Not all cats can adapt readily to an indoor lifestyle, and may be at increased risk for
certain behavioral and medical problems.
• All environmental and social needs must be met for successful indoor living, and
the well-being of each cat needs to be evaluated repeatedly over time.
• Predictability, familiarity, routine and having a sense of control are key factors in
reducing stress.
• Offering outdoor access does not compensate if the cat has poor conditions indoors.
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