admin on May 2nd, 2010

If you have a kitten (or perhaps an older cat) that is prone to scratching furniture or other items inside the home then a cat scratcher is a must have accessory. Scratching is a natural instinctive behavior in cats and they do it because it provides them an outlet for exercise, hones the muscles and tendons of the claws and to mark territory.

Simply speaking cats cannot be trained to stop scratching and it is not practical to expect them to stop scratching entirely, so it is important to remember to avoid physically punishing your cat for [...] Continue Reading…

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admin on March 9th, 2010

Installing a freestanding outdoor cat enclosure in the backyard for a pet cat gives many owners peace of mind knowing their cat will be nice and safe while they are away from the family home for short periods of time. After all they have provided kitty with a bowl of fresh water, a plate of fresh cat food and somewhere safe away from the traffic, wandering dogs and other dangers lurking outside.

Although many older cats are content to curl up into a ball and quietly rest, a young cat of kitten age can be very playful and inquisitive [...] Continue Reading…

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admin on March 5th, 2010

Some cat owners are finding that there are a number of advantages in attaching an outside cat enclosure to the back of their house over a free standing cat house that is usually situated in the garden or backyard away from the home. For example an outside attachment can range in size from a small cube-shaped wire cage to a large structure made from wood, plastic or metal material with walkways, scratching posts, rockeries, fountains and other cat comforts.

Before attaching an outside cat enclosure to the home the following are some tips that may help you [...] Continue Reading…

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admin on March 2nd, 2010

Many cat owners these days realize how dangerous the outside world is and for this reason they are keeping their cats inside. Cats like being pampered and having the freedom to wander around inside the home where they are protected from disease, injury and different hazards like cars and pet thieves. Most cats are also inquisitive territorial animals and generally like to explore their own patch outside, smell the grass, lie in the sun and watch birds landing on the back lawn.

Although many people like to keep their cats indoors safe from outside harm they realize [...] Continue Reading…

admin on February 7th, 2010

Having a look at Christine Davis outdoor cat enclosure by watching this video. Perhaps you might learn a thing or two when designing your own enclosure. A worthwhile watch in my opinion.