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OilersBaby · 06-02-2008, 01:33 AM

Okay, so I've owned a few dogs, but now due to some sad and unfortunate circumstances, I'm dogless. I was considering getting a cat....this might sound like a dumb question, but since I have never owned a cat before, I wasn't sure.

How many hours can a kitten/cat stay home alone for and its okay? With a dog, you have to walk it every few hours unless you have a yard....

Ive always liked cats but havent gotten one, now I think it's time and there's one at the shelter that was so cute and just touched my heart......

1) I want to make sure it will be okay staying at home if I'm out of the house 8-9 hours the days I can't work from home. Is it?

2) I read somewhere that it's not a good idea to have a kitten/cat if you're going to be pregnant as it can be harmful to a fetus. I also read that those are just rumors. What is the truth? I am not planning on having kids right away but it could happen in a couple of years

Thanks CP!

06-02-2008, 01:33 AM	#1
OilersBaby First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Exp:	Cats Okay, so I've owned a few dogs, but now due to some sad and unfortunate circumstances, I'm dogless. I was considering getting a cat....this might sound like a dumb question, but since I have never owned a cat before, I wasn't sure. How many hours can a kitten/cat stay home alone for and its okay? With a dog, you have to walk it every few hours unless you have a yard.... Ive always liked cats but havent gotten one, now I think it's time and there's one at the shelter that was so cute and just touched my heart...... 1) I want to make sure it will be okay staying at home if I'm out of the house 8-9 hours the days I can't work from home. Is it? 2) I read somewhere that it's not a good idea to have a kitten/cat if you're going to be pregnant as it can be harmful to a fetus. I also read that those are just rumors. What is the truth? I am not planning on having kids right away but it could happen in a couple of years Thanks CP!