Can cats be kept in cages?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Can cats be kept in cages?

Cats can be kept in cages, but it is not recommended to keep them in cages all the time. Cats usually need a certain amount of exercise to enhance their own immunity, so it is best to let them roam freely for about 1-2 hours every day. If they are kept in a cage for a long time and there is not enough space for movement, in the long run it may cause depression in cats, and some cats Cats may also become agitated.

Benefits of keeping cats in cages

1. Caging can prevent cats from being naughty and damaging objects in the home.

2. Caging makes it easier for owners to clean their homes and clean up the cat’s excrement.

3. Caging can prevent cats from swallowing some items randomly and causing poisoning.

4. Caging can reduce the prevalence of infectious diseases in cats.

Disadvantages of keeping cats in cages

1. Keeping cats in cages is not good for the psychology and may lead to depression. Condition. The cat's appetite will decrease and he will lose weight.

2. Keeping a cat in a cage is not good for the body. Keeping a cat in a cage cannot allow the cat to get enough exercise, and the cat’s body will become weak.

3. The cat will become nervous, timid, and irritable, which is not conducive to the development of the cat’s character.

4. Some cats may even experience frequent vomiting, constipation and diarrhea.