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We want to let our cats outdoors but live near a trainline which has a 750V electric rail on the ground. I've read somewhere that cats can sense the electric field and would avoid the rail, but not sure whether this is true. If anyone has any views please let me know

Hi,

There are so many dangers for cats that go outside, besides the train tracks, that I highly recommend you keep yours indoors. If you don't mind my asking, why do you want to let them out? I have 10 very happy, healthy, indoor cats that are doing great. I couldn't expose them to the cars, wildlife, dogs, fatal viruses, etc. that almost always shorten a cat's life.

PHKitkat

I agree with Kitkat. I have 21 happy indoor cats here. As for the rail, even if they can sense it what if a dog is chasing them?? Or a mean person?? Or some other animal? Then they could be chased right onto those tracks. Electricity or no electricity in a panic they won't be thinking about what they sense. If they stop at the rail then whatever is chasing them might get them and if they don't the rail or even a train will get them. I would keep them in and safe.
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