Flowers are blooming, the grass is growing, birds are chirping. The outdoors looks so inviting. Your cat probably thinks so as well. The reality is that dangers of all kinds lurk outdoors for curious felines, and the springtime is no exception. Here is a list of the top outdoor hazards for your cat this season:
- Parasites – The fleas are out in full force as well as heartworms which are transmitted by mosquitoes. A variety of intestinal parasites are lurking outdoors as well.
- Predators – Hungry coyotes, hawks, and even raccoons may find your cat a tasty meal. Other cats, particularly tomcats, will also often attack each other.
- Prey – Curious cats often stalk springtime newborns such as birds and bunnies. These exuberant hunters may find themselves stuck in a tree or faced with an angry mother animal ready to defend her offspring.
- Plants – Things are blooming out there, and your cat may have a run-in with a bush or a foxtail resulting in wounds and potentially infection.
So as tempting as it is to turn your cat loose in the great outdoors, think twice before you do so. An outdoor cat is at much greater risk for injury or death than its indoor counterpart.
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