Questions tagged [outdoor]
Often used for questions about keeping pets outdoors, also for questions regarding issues that are related to ours pets interacting with the world outside of our homes; also concerns and questions about doing physical activity with our pets in the fresh air outside. Use with the relevant species tag, such as `dog`
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Dangers from street-cat bite that left a tiny speckle of blood?
There is a (female) cat we've been feeding the last 3 or so months (I didn't take notice so it's an approximation). She seemed quite young at first so I presume she should be around 6 months old.
She ...
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What boundaries are necessary for outdoor rabbits?
I handle two rabbits in the backyard. At night they have a 3 square meter enclosure, at day the whole garden (I assume 100 square meter, but I am very bad in dimensions).
What requirements at walls/...
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Can a pug be trained for extended hiking?
We are thinking of going on a long hike. About 15 km per day for a week. Weather will be mild. We have a five month old healthy pug. At the moment she appears weary after 2 hours walking with us. I ...
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At what point do cats start to be in actual danger (rather than “just being uncomfortable”) from cold winter weather?
I just got a visit from the neighbour's cat again. He likes me, but doesn't fancy his owner too much. She might not be downright abusing him, but I think he prefers to be out from the house, even if ...
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Outside reaction to dogs
I have a female shepherd a little over a year. I have been pulling my hair out on trying to figure out what will work with the same situation. I’d like to note that she doesn’t sleep in the bedroom, ...
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What percentage of “lost” cats are actually eaten?
Cats are often allowed to roam outdoors unsupervised where a dog would not be.
I recently saw a craigslist ad about a cat missing for 8 years.
My boy has been missing almost 8 years now and were ...
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Family loyal dog for long-term travel
I'm in the process of downsizing my life. Putting the kid through college and moving into travel trailer living. As a single woman I'd like a dog that is loyal and admittedly a little intimidating for ...
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Camping with two puppies in December
I like camping, and I am seriously considering winter camping with my puppies, weather allowing. I am not concerned about mysef in the least as I've slept comfortably multiple times around -9 °C (15 °...
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What was my dog trying to communicate with this part-howl while meeting new people on a walk?
I'm guessing that's a tricky question to answer, so I'm going to provide lots of details. Thanks for your patience!
tl/dr: I was out for a walk with all of my kids. My dog does well
with kids (...
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Outdoor cat comes in and pees on my bed
The cat in question is a female. She is probably 5 or 6 years old, maybe older, outdoor farm cat. She has always lived outside but is super friendly and loves to be petted.
When I let her in I put ...
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How long can a dog stay outside on a 95 °F (35 °C) day safely?
How long could you keep a medium sized, brown, healthy, 2 years old dog outside in full sun without water on a 95 °F (35 °C) day without risking sunburn/heatstroke/etc.?
Clarify from comment posted ...
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What is a good moisturizer for a dog's pads?
My dog loves walks and with winter upon us, salt is everywhere. Salt seriously dries out skin, so what is a good moisturizer for both her and me?
I have all natural coconut oil based lotion and cream ...
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Completely outdoor cat from scratch?
My guess is that this is a non-starter, but... Is it possible and humane to get a cat and make it a completely outdoor cat from scratch (as it were)? By giving it somewhere in the back garden to go ...
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Training middle-aged cat to excrete outside
Summary:
~10-year-old female has been venturing outside for several months, after (per unverified claim) having been an indoor-only cat. She will come inside to excrete (urinate, defecate), then go ...
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Cat poops on the lawn without burying it
A few days ago, a cat appeared in our garden and was very adamant that he was here to stay.
From pretty much the first day, we found poop on the lawn which looks like it is his. Somehow his instinct ...
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Outdoor cat suddenly stopped using litter box
I have a young cat (9 months) who was raised indoors and has never had the chance to observe other cats using the dirt outside as a cat toilet. Until now, she has never shown any concern about her ...
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Racoons: What sort of protection do my rabbit enclosure need?
I have two dwarf rabbits in an enclosure in the backyard.
Some time ago I heared about some rabbits catched by a group of racoons. (In a place some away. Here I havend heared about or seen racoons.)
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Letting cats outside?
I've temporarily moved to a semi-isolated cabin in Northern Wisconsin for the summer, and I've brought my two cats (sisters, ~1.5 years old each). They've lived most of their lives in the city, but ...
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How much land is required to not poop scoop for average sized dog?
I am hoping to eventually buy some land (at least 4 acres) outside the city, and I plan on adopting a bunch of "undesirable" (seniors, "bad" breeds, ugly, unfriendly, etc.) dogs. ...
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Easiest way to keep a mouse out of the rabbit pen?
We have three rabbits in a pen on the balcony. For a couple of days, a mouse has been joining them, eating some of their pellets and — more worryingly — leaving some droppings in the food bowl. How ...
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Should I be worried about neighbours' cats in the context of my outdoor rabbits?
If there are two rabbits living in the backyard (whole garden at day, predator-safe enclosure at night), should I worry about free-roaming cats?
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In what temperature ranges are Labrador-type dogs comfortable outside?
My wife and I would like to get a dog for our family, specifically, a Labrador-type dog, but we don't want to leave it inside for extended periods. It's not as bad as us both being gone 8AM - 5PM each ...
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Is overhead cable running leash suitable for all dogs?
I have been told that such a running leash is not recommended for pyrenean shepherd dog. The advice was, that if I want to let a dog of this breed out alone, I should build a fenced place for him to ...
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Do rabbits eat scarlett runner beans?
I like to grow scarlett runner beans in my garden to decorate a gray wall. Do rabbits like them very much? Will I have to separate rabbits from the plant, or the plant from the rabbits to let both do ...
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Garden used by rabbits: What plants are good choices?
Our garden today is only grass. I like to rebuild it step by step. What plants suits good in a garden used daily by rabbits?
Points to have in mind: plants do not harm the rabbits, rabbits do not ...
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Male cat suddenly aggressive towards female cat with whom he has been together for more than a year
I have 2 outdoor cats, A male and another female. Both were very friendly and have had a litter too around 4 months ago. They are together since more than a year. They were very playful and shared ...
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What kind of information collar fits for a rabbit?
My male rabbit all second day escapes the backyard. His wife stays in the garden and he comes back for her all the time. He goes for adventure to the neighbors' gardens and the nearby park. Our direct ...
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How can I prevent my cat from killing animals and birds?
Please help and share your ideas/experience! It is hard to keep my cat inside, he is literally begging to let him go. But he is a real hunter... Rabbits, birds, chipmunks - he eats them all. I hate ...
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Is it ok for persian cat to go to home yard
We have a Persian cat who is free to go out into our yard:
Two days ago when he was out there, I heard some sounds from afar and saw another cat with smaller body size than him. When I reached them I ...
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Why did all my goldfish suddenly die?
I have read this question, and this one, about goldfish/pond life suddenly dying. These situations are similar, but not identical to my own, and so I'm not sure whether this question is a duplicate.
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possibly new cat in the neighborhood [closed]
In what follows, I'd like to tell about the cat situation of my neighborhood in order to decide whether to get my own or not.
I live on a ground floor apartment in a fairly big city. My living room ...
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How can I maintain high levels of comfort and life quality for my outdoor rabbits?
I have two rabbits in the backyard, they are healthy and the enclosure is secure. (See this question)
How should I shape their surrounding to offer them good life quality?
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How do I ensure the safety and good health of my outdoor rabbit?
I want to handle two rabbits in the backyard.
What factors are important for rabbits safety and health?
(I'm only looking for answers relating to safety and health. I have asked about happiness and ...
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Relocating two outdoor cats from New Jersey to Florida
Two male kittens (brothers) were born under my kitchen deck almost 5 years ago.
One allowed himself to be held for long periods of time. The other not as much, but follows me when I am outside. They ...
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Will Pea Gravel keep cats from using my garden as a potty?
I am planning on using small rocks in a section of garden and I want to pick the smallest size/shape that will keep cats from using it as a toilet.
At first I was considering sand, but that seems to ...
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How do I get rid of flies around my dog and her puppies?
My dog just had puppies 2 days ago and there are so many flies around them. They are mostly around her tail. Is this bad for the puppies? What can I do to get rid of them besides taking them inside?
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Kota, scared to leave house and pulls until she's choking on lead, plus scared of every thing outside
I bought Kota, approx 2half, Northern Inuit bitch, not neutered only 8 days ago. She lives with my stud dog 5yr old Northern Inuit, Leo who is brilliant had him from puppy.
They are getting on well ...
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What color should I paint my barred owl house?
I built a barred owl house.
I painted it with an exterior white oil primer initial coat to protect the wood.
I live in the NorthEast.
Do I need to camouflage paint it? Paint it brown like a tree ...
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Leashed Cat on Windowsill above fire escape
I have an indoor cat that I want to provide fun, interesting experiences for as I imagine my studio apartment is a bit small for a full grown cat.
Since she's a kitten she's always sat by a window ...
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Is there an outdoor place I can take my cat to run around in L.A.?
I live in Los Angeles and my two year-old cat is dying to go outside and run. But I'm afraid that if I let him out he will:
run away or
get run over by a car or
get eaten by a wild animal (apparently ...
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How to feed outdoor cats when you're away for a month
I have an outdoor cat that my neighbors refuse to feed. Now I have to be absent for one month.
How can I feed my cat during my absence?
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Are there alternatives to electric fences that use GPS instead of buried cables?
I have a friend that would like to allow their dog to roam a large, unfenced, yard during the day but an "invisible" electric fence would be too prohibitive for the terrain.
Are there any ...
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How to let an indoor cat have some outdoors time safely?
I have two indoor cats that have an abundance of energy and some behavior problems. I have read that allowing the cats outside occasionally can help with this behavior. Additionally, both cats ...
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Do dogs prefer to urinate outdoors?
My wife and I recently got a dog, and even though we never had any formal training, it seems like she (the dog, not my wife) prefers to urinate outdoors rather than indoors.
When she wants to go, ...
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Is keeping a cat indoors cruel?
Our cat is 3 years old and her previous owners had her since she was a kitten. They started bringing her outside at age 2, and she becomes aggressive when kept indoors.
How can I ensure that my cat ...
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Letting cat in and out when living in upstairs apartment
I will be living in a second floor apartment in a stand-alone house. Is it possible to have a cat there with me, who is used to going outside to hunt and explore? I'm concerned because I wouldn't ...
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9 month old Border Collie chasing and staring at the the sun
We got a Border Collie back in August 2016, and around November she started hunting shadows.
Then around December, she started focusing on lights (for an instance in the roof), but this didn't last ...
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Searching breed of this dog [closed]
i am activly searching breed of this sand dog. I am applying couple pictures for additional help. He was very playfull and friendly oriented. Miss the chance to ask his owner for he's dog name and ...
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What kinds of fences/toppers would deter cats from yard without harming a toddler?
I have an issue where a neighborhood cat seems to like to use my yard (particularly the rose bush areas) as its personal litterbox. This wouldn't be a huge problem, except that the cat seems to track ...
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Tips on essentials before I bring my dog hiking?
I am considering bringing my dog hiking and possibly build it up to camping overnight. Is there any essentials you recommend I should bring other than the obvious water bowls, food, leash, harness and ...
