Cat Housing

Whether your cat is strictly a house cat or if he goes in and out, he needs his own space. Cat housing can vary with you and your cat’s tastes, and be used for a variety of reasons.

Many house cats do not get much stimulation. They tend to over eat, over sleep, and subsequently get over weight. Many exotic house cats in particular have extra energy that they need to burn off. Providing a cat house can give your cat something to do. You can even use a cat house litter box to keep cat litter out of sight.

For the outdoor cat, outdoor cat houses can provide emergency or full time shelter. For the feral cat, outdoor houses can be a safe haven to raise kittens or get out of the rain. For a cat that goes both in and out, and cat house can be a playground to explore.

Before choosing a cat house, plans should be made as to what you want to design. Cat housing comes in a variety of shapes. For indoor cats, cat houses may be part of the design element of cat trees and kitty condos. They are often carpeted and may include toys or cushions for your cat’s comfort.

An outdoor house for cats should be weather-tight and warm. Houses with small entry ways and waterproof roofs will give your cat shelter in the event of bad weather. If you do not want all of the local creatures habiting the house, installing a cat door with an electronic collar can help.

You can build cat houses yourself. Plans are easily found online, or you can buy a do it yourself kit with all the tools enclosed. Before choosing a cat housing design, consider where you live. Cat housing in Oregon is going to be much different than cat housing in Florida due to the different climates and weather situations.

For some people, cat housing means providing a safe environment for cats that have no place to go. For instance, cat housing for big cats involves creating a realistic environment for cats that cannot be released into the wild for one reason or another. In breeding programs, cat housing needs to be similar to the natural environment to promote breeding behaviors.

For others, cat housing is a way of life. Owners of kennels find unique ways to incorporate cat housing into their day to day life, while keeping all occupants safe and disease free.