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10737 Venice Blvd.
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Dear Dr. Baum--
My kitten is four months
old. I want to let her go outside, but we live in a city (Los
Angeles), and are concerned about her catching diseases, and being
safe in general. We are on a quiet street, and our other cats have
been fine about not getting into trouble with traffic and the
occasional raccoon, but we are concerned about when it would be safe
to let her go outside. Also, what shots does she need?
Marsha R., Los Angeles, CA
Dear Marsha --
In your environment you can start letting your
kitten explore the environs around your home with supervision at any
time. In order for the kitten to grow into a cat he or she will
need to develop the survival techniques to last a lifetime. It is
important that you provide a comfortable and interesting environment
in your home as an inducement for the kitty to voluntarily spend a
lot of time with you as your pet and companion. The younger the
kitty, the more likely it is that it will be more cautious when
exploring the unknown and will initially stay closer to the house.
You should definitely have your cat spayed or neutered by six
months of age both as a public service to population control as well
as for the health of the cat. Neutered male cats stay closer to
home, get involved in less fights and are less frequently struck by
automobiles. Spayed female cats can no longer serve as the amorous
attraction for the hearts and minds of the toms, thus causing a
lowering of hostilities during breeding seasons. Outdoor cats
should receive the standard 4 in1 shot for Feline Panleukopenia and
respiratory diseases as well as vaccinations for Rabies and Feline
Leukemia (FeLV).
Good luck!
Dr. B
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