Hello! This is for my zoology class.

I have a cat. He's neutered, and has lived inside his whole life. He lives in my room, so he doesn't even interact with other cats much. What would happen if I were to put him outside one day? Could he learn to hunt? Would he find a new cat? Would he run away? Would he beg at my door?

I'd like to know the pros, and cons of letting him out! Thank you sm for your help. (ITSA PROJECT)

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Hello! This is for my zoology class.

I have a cat. He's neutered, and has lived inside his whole life. He lives in my room, so he doesn't even interact with other cats much. What would happen if I were to put him outside one day? Could he learn to hunt? Would he find a new cat? Would he run away? Would he beg at my door?

I'd like to know the pros, and cons of letting him out! Thank you sm for your help. (ITSA  PROJECT)

nena · Answer

due to him being neutered, he wouldn't hunt, as he's lost his manly nature, hell essentially become a chill cat, hell get beat up by strays and wouldn't be able to get his own food, prolly end up with rabies and bugs

Timmyspu · Answer

I would say it really prefers on the cat and how the cat was brought up. Even then if they are brought up never really going outside there inner cat instincs may start and want to go hunting or go exploring or just may choose to not do anything and want to just come back inside.

It just depends from cat to cat. I would just make sure you keep a eye on the cat to make sure they dont run away or somthing happens while it would be outside for there first time.

cullenn · Answer

@nena wrote:

due to him being neutered, he wouldn't hunt, as he's lost his manly nature, hell essentially become a chill cat, hell get beat up by strays and wouldn't be able to get his own food, prolly end up with rabies and bugs

I've had neutered cats who still hunt. they also still fight when needed

cullenn · Answer

@timmyspu wrote:

I would say it really prefers on the cat and how the cat was brought up. Even then if they are brought up never really going outside there inner cat instincs may start and want to go hunting or go exploring or just may choose to not do anything and want to just come back inside. It just depends from cat to cat. I would just make sure you keep a eye on the cat to make sure they dont run away or somthing happens while it would be outside for there first time.

I'm not putting him out, just for a project

nena · Answer

@cullenn wrote:

@nena wrote:

due to him being neutered, he wouldn't hunt, as he's lost his manly nature, hell essentially become a chill cat, hell get beat up by strays and wouldn't be able to get his own food, prolly end up with rabies and bugs

I've had neutered cats who still hunt. they also still fight when needed

dang, mine doesn't do anything anymore, like hes still active, but he doesn't even hunt the mice

cullenn · Answer

@nena wrote:

@cullenn wrote:

@nena wrote:

due to him being neutered, he wouldn't hunt, as he's lost his manly nature, hell essentially become a chill cat, hell get beat up by strays and wouldn't be able to get his own food, prolly end up with rabies and bugs

I've had neutered cats who still hunt. they also still fight when needed

dang, mine doesn't do anything anymore, like hes still active, but he doesn't even hunt the mice

boba (mah cat) was neutered, and hes always been an inside cat. like he doesnt even leave my room, in my room 24/7 day , night, always lol. (he has two litter boxes, plenty of food, two gallon water thing, SO many toys and scratchers. he's happy trust.) uhm and he loves my room. I've offered for him to go out and he doesnt. he loves walks with me though, ill walk out and hell follow me and well walk to the pond

nena · Answer

that's so cuteuuhhhh

MaxTon · Answer

Indoor cats can survive outside, but cats raised indoors usually lack survival experience, so sudden outdoor exposure can be risky. Many experts recommend supervised outdoor time or enclosed spaces like a “catio” instead of free roaming.