While some cat parents feel guilty about keeping their cat at home and being able to walk it easily, some panic even if the cat escapes into the apartment, and never do. to step out does not allow.

Although we actually think the ‘parenthood’ in the second option is a bit much According to science, they are doing the right thing.

First of all, it is useful to remember…

Yes, your cat may want to go outside all the time, and so should you ‘I hinder his nature.’ You may feel guilty if you interpret this as, but you shouldn’t forget about cats They evolved as pets and nowadays it is more advantageous for them to be at home.

The new world we are building is only for the benefit of people and There is no such thing as ‘nature’ anymore. By letting your cats outside, you are not actually sending them into nature, but into an environment that can pose a risk to both you and them.

There is a good chance that they will contract a viral disease from outside.

Unfortunately, many municipalities, especially in our country, neglect animals. Diseases are very common in animals living on the streets. The most common is Corona, which can evolve into a fatal disease called FIP.

This Corona is not something like that in humans or something that can be transmitted to humans, but it is very easily transmitted from cat to cat and many cats, unless it progresses to fatal FIP He has to live with Corona disease all his life. It is not necessary for him to come into contact with a sick cat, it is sufficient for him to come into contact with a place where the secretions of the sick cat are present.

In addition, cats go outside; leukemia, feline AIDS FIV, feline distemper, upper respiratory tract infection can catch it.

Another danger is parasites.

Fleas, ticks, ear mites, gastrointestinal worms, ringworm… All of these parasites can cause a variety of moderate to severe symptoms in cats, such as itching, skin infection, vomiting and diarrhea. Some of them can even enter your home and infect you.

We cannot deny safety risks.

Unfortunately, stray animals in Turkey face very serious risks. Toxins are being circulated They may be exposed to violence and torture, A car can crash…

In short, they face many problems that can seriously threaten their lives. none of us, We don’t want our only cats exposed to this. right?

Even if we think about opening our home to a cat, By using our choice for an animal struggling to survive on the streets Let’s remember to remind them that we can save their lives and get back to our topic.

According to a study, they also threaten natural life.

According to research from the University of Maryland, cats are being removed from homes rabies, toxoplasmosis etc. It can both absorb and bring home diseases.

Furthermore, while it is not valid in our geography, it is valid in places like the US. squirrels, rabbits, mice, beavers They threaten natural life by hunting.

Researchers, to prevent encounters between domestic animals and wild animals says cats should be kept indoors.

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