Is it too soon to let my adopted cat outside after 4 days?

Yes, this is correct. When you do start letting Garfield out, do it during the day where you can watch him. Start with 10-20 minutes at a time, and then gradually increase the amount of time until he is outside alone. Still bring him inside every night. Best of luck.

Hi Varsha! What a great question! Moving can be stressful for cats, and if Chuny and Muny are allowed outside, I would keep them indoors for a few weeks after you first move to your new home. This allows them to get used to their new house. Then you can let them out in the garden supervised during the day so they can smell around their new area, but don't allow them to leave the garden or leave them unsupervised. You can do this for a few weeks, and after that, you can let them out unsupervised because they will be familiar with the sights and smells of their new home. I hope this helps!

I would start out slowly so they can get used to the outside and learn where your home is located. I would bring them out supervised in the yard starting at 10-15 minutes at a time, monitoring them the entire time. Gradually increase the amount of time they are outside until you feel they know their area and how to come home. At that point, I would let them outside unsupervised. I would only let them out during the day, and make sure they are inside at night. I hope this helps!

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Sorry to hear that Oliver was sick but I am glad he is feeling better now. Your vet probably told you to keep Oliver inside for a week so that he is not spreading disease to other cats outside. Either that or your vet did not want his immune system stressed with all the potential pathogens that he could encounter outside. Even when they are better after a few days they could still be contagious to other animals. I would wait the entire week before you let him outside like your vet recommended. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Yes, it may take a day or two for her to relax. I recommend confining her to a room or two that is quiet with her food water and litter. Leave her alone overnight so she can have privacy and minimal stress. Giving some wet food may encourage her to eat. You can spend some time in her place several times during the day but I’d keep her in there until she’s eating and using the litter box. Then you can gradually introduce her to the rest of the house and people. Be patient and she should settle in soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Puma.

There is no fail safe way to make sure he will be completely safe as accidents can always happen, but personally I believe cats should be able to go out as it allows them to exhibit natural behaviour. Because he is an older neutered cat he is unlikely to stray too far, but obviously he hasnt had the experience of outdoors since he was young. I would start by taking him out on a harness, let him get used to your garden and outdoor sounds such as engines etc. When you come to let him off for the first time don't feed him before so he has a good reason to come home if he does venture off. Make sure he is microchipped and has an id on his collar just in case. To an extent you will just have to leave him to it, but he should be fine. Investing in a cat flap is a good idea too and make sure he is vaccinated. Good luck!

Hi there! Let me see if I can give you some advice about Graham. Cats can be very sensitive to new environments, and Graham seems to be no exception. I would really let him settle in for a while, maybe about a month or two, especially if he is going to go outside. Since he is an indoor/outdoor cat, he will probably let you know when he is ready to start going outside again, by going to the windows or doors. I also recommend Rescue Remedy for cats that have anxiety in general. It seems to really help alleviate their stress. You can purchase the Rescue Remedy on line. It is a supplement you can add to the water or to the canned food. I think it works really well. The supplement may help Graham get comfortable in his new home, and if it seems to help, since he is sensitive in general to people and sounds, he may benefit from being on it lifelong. Another supplement you can try too is, Feliway. Feliway comes in a spray form as well as in diffusers you can plug in around the home. This supplement can also be purchased on line. It is important to keep cats from being too stressed, as it can cause health issues for them like urinary bladder inflammation, for example. I would definitely give the supplements a try, and as I mentioned, give Graham a month or two, or as long as he seems to need to get settled into his new environment. I hope you find this answer helpful! Best of luck!