Cats get very lonely and I feel so sorry for the ones that just get left alone with an automatic feeder for days when the human bean buggers off somewhere.
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nebulaone@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Cats don’t live in packs like wolves/dogs do. They aren’t very social animals. What matters more is that you let it go outside every once in a while. Inside-cats will become depressed.
starlinguk@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
moonlight6205@lemm.ee 3 weeks ago
That is bad. Animals don’t always understand why they are alone.
nebulaone@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I didn’t dispute that.
Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Cats are quite social, and your cat might be curious to know what’s outside, but that doesn’t mean it’s good for them. Sure, they probably will have fun out there, but you put them at risk of disease, parasites, territorial strays, and traffic.
This is terrible advice.
Venus_Ziegenfalle@feddit.org 3 weeks ago
Absolutely not true. First of all some cats do live in loosely connected groups and can be quite social. Yes, they spend a lot of time on their own but they’re not all solitary. You can keep a cat alone (depending on the individual, some just do better with feline company) but you need to spend time with it every day to play. Also inside-cats can be very happy, healthy animals. It’s arguably much safer for them and the environment too. More and more people decide to keep their cats indoors and it works great. You just can’t do it to a cat that’s already used to going outside.
I recommend Jackson Galaxy on YouTube for more information. There are a lot of myths around cats.
nebulaone@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Open the door for an inside-cat and see what happens. Also cats being less social than dogs is just a fact.
Venus_Ziegenfalle@feddit.org 3 weeks ago
I do that all the time, my cat doesn’t try to get out. She’s 10 and not used to being outside. She likes exploring the attic but that’s about it. Cats used to be kept on ships and other rather confined environments. Trust me, they don’t give a shit as long as they’re entertained.
Also you’re moving the goalpost by bringing up dogs. And while it’s true that cats generally spend less time around each other that doesn’t mean they prefer to be alone all day every day. I like living with a flat mate and yet we rarely actually speak. Company comes in many varieties.
throwawayacc0430@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Cats keep trying to “jail break” all the time 😓