I'm a vet and here are the pros and cons of having an indoor or outdoor cat
I'm a vet and here are the pros and cons of having an indoor or outdoor cat
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A vet has has revealed whether people should keep their cats indoors or let them roam outside. Ben the Vet, who is from the UK, makes videos on TikTok, where he has more than 200,000 followers. His videos tend to focus on animal welfare topics, as well as his experiences working as a vet.
![[According to the vet (pictured) there are more dangers for cats who go outdoors, but indoor felines require but enrichment]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/24/12/94472885-14321397-image-a-10_1737723384224.jpg)
A recent clip, titled Indoor vs. Outdoor cats? was accompanied by a caption which read: 'Do cats need outdoor access to be happy? Or should all cats be kept indoors?. 'This is a more controversial topic than I expected and there are a lot of strong views on both sides. What do you think?'.
Speaking during the clip, the veterinarian said: 'Indoor versus outdoor cat, which is the right choice? Here are the pros and cons.'. Speaking first about the benefits of having an outdoor cats, he said: 'Life for an outdoor cat allows them to express the full range of their natural behaviours, and is probably more fulfilling for a cat.'.
However, he also pointed out that 'there are a lot of hazards [outdoor cats] have to contend with'. UK-based veterinarian Ben the Vet (pictured) made a video on TikTok about the pros and cons of having indoor or outdoor cats. Ben explained: 'There's the risk of being hit by a car and killed or seriously injured.
'There's the risk of being attacked and injured by other animals, usually other cats, and usually fights over territory. 'Outdoor cats are also much more likely to be exposed to toxic substances and infections such as FIV - which is the cat equivalent of HIV - cat flue, and parasitic infections like fleas.'.
