What are the pros of having an indoor cat?

What are the pros of having an indoor cat?

Arden Moore (Animal Behavioral Specialist, Editor and Author) gives expert video advice on: When should I spay or neuter my cat?; What are the cons of having an indoor cat?; How do I keep my indoor cat happy? and more...

There are many pros and cons of having an indoor cat. I've got to tell you right from the start, I'm a big fan of having a cat indoors, and here's why. If your cat is allowed to roam unsupervised outside, the cat is like a sitting duck for predators. Coyotes, dogs, other cats that might be bigger, meaner and mightier than your cat. Cars. Cats also can pick up a lot of diseases, and fleas and heartworm. And all these other nasty things that you don't want in your house or on your cat. The other thing is, cats might get lost. Cats can get injured in so many ways, and harmed, that it's far better to have a cat indoors. An indoor cat tends to live longer, healthier. You'll save money on your vet bills, because you're not getting a surprise cat fight to take care of. Indoor cats are less apt to get fleas and all the other nasties out there. So I say, paws up for indoor living.