Have you ever wondered why your cat just suddenly bolts for the door? The door opens and out goes the cat at 100 miles per hour!

Cats are certainly attracted to the sights, sounds and smells of the outdoors as well as to a bit of sunshine every now and then. You can help your cat enjoy the indoors more by providing plenty of fresh food and water, play toys, and an occasional favorite television show or radio station. For some cats, the best thing is a companion – whether that be a stay at home care taker or another cat to pal around with.

Cats do need fresh air and some time outdoors, but you should take some precautions before letting your cat out on its own. Be sure to have your cat spayed or neutered at an early age to prevent an unwanted explosion in the pet population around your neighborhood. Also, while it is not recommended to de-claw your cat completely, cats without claws must be watched closely and not be allowed to roam freely. Claws provide cats the needed traction to escape, climb and fight back if the situation requires it.

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