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Will my outdoor cat's fur get thinner after she becomes an indoor cat?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 5 years and 11 months old

Can an outdoor cats fur thin out when she becomes indoor only & if so how long would that take?

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Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on April 10th, 2017

No, normally there should not be any noticeable change in a cat's hair coat regardless of whether she lives indoors or outdoors. Coat length and thickness are mainly determined by genetics, not the cat's living environment :)
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