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The Habitat of the Tabby Cat

Tabby cats are domesticated animals that people like to keep as pets. They have distinct, gray-black or orange-white striped fur. What makes cats particularly interesting is that despite the fact that they are tame, they still possess natural predator instincts. As a result, they are very versatile when it comes to habitat.
  1. Indoor Cats

    • Like all cats, tabbies are often kept indoors. It is very easy for them to thrive in such an environment, since food and shelter are provided for them. Homes allow tabbies to live in comfortable temperatures. Since cats are fairly small, homes and apartments provide adequate space for them to exercise and play.

    Outdoor Cats

    • Tabbies are perfectly capable of surviving outdoors. They will only prefer being outside if their owners introduce them to it. If outdoor tabbies have a home to take care of them, they will spend time outside and later return for food and shelter. Once cats understand where their source of sustenance is, they will instinctively return to it. Unfortunately, many cats are abandoned, forcing them to live outside. However, their instincts allow them to naturally seek out food such as small rodents.

    Survival

    • Cats are able to adapt to their environment, so survival is relatively easy for them. Obviously, staying alive and safe is basically guaranteed when tabbies are kept indoors. Tabbies that live exclusively in the wild will have to work to survive, like any other animal. Their survival depends on their age and physical ability. Cats are very agile and fast, making them excellent hunters.

    Outdoor Compared to Indoor

    • Pet owners must understand that there are advantages and disadvantages for indoor and outdoor cats, including tabbies. According to Vet Info, the life expectancy for an indoor cat is 15 to 18 years, with tabbies living for 15 to 20 years. An outdoor cat's lifespan is comparatively small, with the average expectancy of only three years. The reason for the discrepancy is that the wild is filled with hazards, such as predators, other cats, vehicles and disease. However, outdoor cats who escape these dangers tend to be more fit due to the exercise they get from being outside. A typical hazard for indoor cats is that lack of exercise can lead to obesity and the many issues that follow, such as heart disease and arthritis.


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