9 Reasons Your Fabulous Feline Needs A Catio
“Providing cats with outdoor access in enclosures ensures we are good cat owners and good neighbours. It means being responsible for wildlife, responsible for community space and responsible for the safety of our cats.” - Jennifer Hillman, Vice President, The Humane Society
WHAT IS AN OUTDOOR CAT ENCLOSURE?
An outdoor cat enclosure, or Catio as we call it, is a cat-proof outdoor enclosure specifically designed to provide your cat with enrichment through experiencing the great outdoors, while also keeping them safe and out of harm’s way. A cat enclosure can be a freestanding structure for your feline to enjoy, or it can be something custom-built and connected to your home in order to provide you kitty with easy access.
You can find more answers to your cat enclosure questions here.
WHY YOUR KITTY NEEDS A CATIO
In addition to providing your cat with safe an secure access to the outdoors, there are a number of other reasons to build your cat an outdoor cat enclosure:
A CATIO PROTECTS YOUR CAT
By keeping your cat contained, a catio protects them from risks such as: vehicles; predators; poisons; and harm from humans.
A CATIO WILL REDUCE YOUR VET BILLS
Cats that are not permitted to roam and wander are generally healthier and live longer lives. Additionally, a Catio helps to protect your kitty from injuries and harm caused by fighting with cats and other animals.
A CATIO PROTECTS BIRDS AND NATIVE WILDLIFE
It is estimated that cats in Australia kill just over 1 million birds per day. This has helped a number of birds and other native animal populations to become threatened.
By keeping your cat contained in your home and an outdoor cat enclosure, you are not only protecting your kitty. You are also protecting Australia’s precious native wildlife.
A CATIO CONTRIBUTES TO LOWERING THE FERAL CAT POPULATION
A cat who is kept safe in a Catio is not at risk of becoming part of Australia’s feral cat problem.
A CATIO REDUCES CAT STRESS AND MULTI-CAT ISSUES
Many of us love our kitties so much, we can’t help but add multiple cats to our family. Sometimes, doing this results in cats who are stressed out and struggling in their environment.
A solo cat can also become stressed out, or bored.
A Catio helps to alleviate the stress of multi-cat households while also aiding bored, solo felines by providing an enriching, restful and relaxing outdoor environment and increasing territory.
A CATIO IS A GREAT PLACE TO INTERACT WITH YOUR CAT
In addition to helping with your cat’s stress, there is a lot of research showing the outdoors and fresh air is great for humans too. This makes a Catio a great thing for you too!
A CATIO HELPS WITH NASTY CAT ODOURS
An outdoor litter box is a great addition to your Catio and can be wonderful for your home too!
A CATIO IMPROVES NEIGHBOUR RELATIONSHIPS
A cat who is free to roam is often a nuisance to your neighbours.
Free-roaming cats get into gardens, go to the bathroom where they aren’t supposed to and cause trouble in the neighbourhood. Providing your cat with an outdoor cat enclosure means they can enjoy the outdoors without pestering your neighbours.
A CATIO KEEPS YOUR CAT FROM GETTING LOST
Cats, just like children, or dogs, can become lost. A Catio is a great way to ensure you have the peace of mind your kitty will not become lost.
SQUAREPEGS HANDYMAN DOES Custom Catios
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