[devmor]

I don't think "alertness observed in eyes" is not an empirical measure of life quality as disease, lifespan, diet and temperament are generally considered.

If you believe that you have reasonably significant information to the contrary of the general consensus of Veterinary Science, I implore you to publish your research and begin the conversation so that more cats are treated better.

If, however, you realize that your hunch is simply anthropomorphism of a domesticated animal, I would ask you to reconsidered your preconceived notion.

[tetris11]

Can you provide articles I can read to update myself?

[devmor]

Certainly. Here are a few articles from reputable sources:

- https://spca.bc.ca/faqs/indoor-cats-vs-outdoor-cats/

- https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/resource/are-outdoor-cat...

- https://www.banfield.com/en/Wellness-at-banfield/kitten-hub/...

And because I found it interesting, this study that aligns more with your point of view that concluded that cats who are allowed to roam do get more intellectual fulfillment than indoor-only cats on average: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10451177/

I would also like to note that I have seen firsthand how much cats infected with FIV and FeLV suffer when not actively treated, and all other considerations aside, I would never let my cats roam outside without a leash because of the prevalence of those diseases alone.

[tetris11]

Thanks for these -- I guess supervised outdoor activities might be good compromise