Hi All,

Ive just taken my bengal cat 'Thomas' to the vets today to be castrated and to have an ID chip fitted. He's around 7 months old now and as yet, we havent let him outside. Im hoping he's ok, i should be able to pick him up around 5pm tonight.

When he's recovered i might start letting him go outside, or leave it till the new year when the weather gets better. He's been really curious about going out, and I dont like keeping him inside all the time.

Mark

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Bless him, hope all goes well xxx

Thanks

Mark

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I hope all goes well for Thomas He'll love it when he finally gets to explore everything he's been looking at for months

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Hope he's okay, I'm sure he will be.

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He'll be ok! I just got Magik done and everytime I open the door he makes a bolt for it! lol I'm not ready to take the next step and let him out though!

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Hope all goes well for Thomas...Im sure he'll be just fine...xxxx

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I always advise risk assessing your environment.

Just remember that accidents do happen (run over on the drive etc) and make sure that you can cope with that emotionally.

Most cats in the UK go out. Though think about keeping him in during the dark hours.

As the weather is getting colder, and firework season is upon us (until at least january after the new year revels), i really wouldnt let him out.

If your set on letting him out, then at least wait until spring, when the days are longer (he's more likely to be seen crossing a road as the sun is brighter).

The weather will be warmer too, so if he does end up inadvertantly getting shut in somewhere, his chances of survival go up due to the warmer nights.

On another hand... bengals arent cheap, and i know its never about the money... but are you really happy with £500 + running round the neighbourhood unattended. Would you leave £500 on the doorstep?

There are risks, even with neutered males.

Fights with neighbouring cats
road accidents
dog attacks
shot by yobs with air rifles
neighbours complaining about poo in the gardens
higher risk of disease and infection
risk of theft
getting shut in and starving


those are just a few of the risks, and each one needs careful consideration.

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I hope Thomas is ok i am sure everything will go ok!!!!

viv xx