My indoor cat keeps trying to escape outside. How can I stop her from doing this?

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Answer

An indoor cat repeatedly trying to escape often indicates a need for more mental and physical stimulation or a desire to fulfill natural instincts. Ensuring her environment is enriched can help significantly. Provide vertical spaces like cat trees or shelves, offer a variety of interactive toys, and dedicate time for play sessions daily. Consider setting up a 'catio' or secure outdoor enclosure where she can safely experience the outdoors. Harness training for supervised walks can also be an option for some cats. Spaying or neutering can sometimes reduce wandering instincts. Speak to Dial A Vet via a video consult should you need further guidance.
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