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Keeping Your Cat Indoors

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Do you let your feline friend wander outside? If so, you may want torethink this. Cats are very small and vulnerable. Your little pet is in dangerfrom many different things outside, including cars, weather, chemicals, parasites, and wild animals. She could also get lost or stolen.   

Cats can be persistent about meowing and crying at the door. The key isto make the indoor life fun for your kitty. Offer lots of toys, and take timeto play with her daily. You can also set out some non-toxic plants, to give your feline pal things to sniff at and nibble on. If you have a screened porch, turn it into a catio by adding pet furniture and toys.    

Once you decide to keep your cat inside, it's important to stick to yourguns. Given time, even former strays can lose interest in going outdoors, oncethey realize that they have everything they need indoors.    

 Your local veterinarian Sarasota, FL can give you more tips and information on cat care.