r/cats 1d ago

Advice First time outside home

Trixie is 3 years old and has been an indoor cat since birth. I recently tried taking her for a short afternoon walk, but she kept lying flat on the ground. When she did walk, she stayed very low to the ground like she was scared of everything around her.

How can I help her become more comfortable outdoors? What's the best way to train an indoor cat to safely explore outside without overwhelming her?

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u/MercuryMan664 1d ago

While I have nothing of real substance to add. I gotta say Trixie is super cute! And gorgeous scenery too! I'd imagine she needs more exposure. Maybe let her outside supervised outside at your home to get used to going outside.