When To Let New Kittens Outside

Restricting access to the front is also a must.

When to let new kittens outside. You may be tempted to let your cat outside as soon as possible but generally it s best to allow at least 2 3 weeks and up to 4 6 weeks after you first take them home. It is best not to leave your kitten outside alone until it is 6 months old and it is essential that it is neutered from 4 months of age before allowing it unsupervised access. This gives them time to mature and also to be neutered. I never ever let my cats out the front she adds.

By this age the kitten is already familiar with your home and will be able to track their way back after their adventure. Vaccinations should be done once a year. Day one with your new kitten is very exciting but you ll want to be careful that you don t overwhelm it. Most kittens are prepared to leave the house and to explore the outside world at six months old.

Let the kitten explore in the small room you have already set up or if you didn t have time to prepare for its arrival set up a safe room and sit on the floor while the kitten acclimates to it. Ideally cats should be six months of age before they are allowed outside unsupervised. This will give them plenty of time to settle in their new environment. If you have adopted an adult cat you probably will have been advised to keep it in for 2 3 weeks to settle into its new home.

Maureen also ensures that her kittens are microchipped neutered and at least four months old before they are allowed out. When to let your kitten go outside keep your kitten safe inside until at least a week after finishing the first course of vaccinations at 13 to 14 weeks old depending on the vaccine. Work on recall before letting your kitten outside. Choose a dry day and a quiet time and accompany your kitten outside allowing them to explore their new environment.