Housing Your Cats

Housing your Cat

Cat Bed

A good bed is the only accommodation your pet cat needs. It could be a comfortable chair, a box or a basket. A variety of manufactured cat beds is available in your local pet stores. These beds are usually made of fiberglass, rigid plastic, canvas or basket work.  The bed should be placed off the ground, clear of draughts and dampness. If the bed has no legs, it is important that the base must be slightly domed to leave air space underneath. 

Keeping your pet cat comfortable all the time is your responsibility. A washable cushion or a blanket is necessary to protect your cat from sickness and in severe weather conditions.

Litter Tray

Although house cats are easy to train pets, it is also important to teach them how to urinate properly. Most cats, even from the very early age usually scratch a hole before they urinate, and then cover over the traces.  Encourage your pet cat to urinate in the litter tray, filled with dry soil or sand. It is important to use some soil or the cat may fail to make transition to urinate in the garden. The tray should be kept clean and in a secluded position. Hooded litter trays are ideal for cats which prefer their toilet arrangements to be private.

Scratching Post

Cats uses their claws to defend themselves. They often use it for climbing and digging. Most cats sharpen their claws on a tree trunk or other item such as furniture's and upholstery in the house.  In an attempt to prevent the damage, some owners provide a scratching post for their cats. Any length of log will be suitable a whole range of manufactures scratching posts is available in your local pet stores.

Cat Doors

Access to the house at all times is very important for your pet cats. If they are unable to get into their own home they might prefer to stay in the streets for long periods and get themselves involved in fights with other cats. A cat door, fitted into one of the external doors of the house is a useful aid. It provides a cat with an easy means of access to the house. Cat doors should be fitted correctly and should be burglar-proof.