Outdoor Cat Kennel

Keep Your Cat Warm And Safe With A Kennel

An outdoor cat kennel is a great way to give your cats somewhere safe, warm and cosy to retreat to when they are not able to access the house. If you regularly leave your cat outdoors during the day, a cat kennel will give you peace of mind.

While you are out at work, the outdoor cat kennel provides a bit of shelter on your cat's home turf. Here, they can establish their territory and feel safe and comfortable without having to come into the house.

Cats are very independent animals, who like their own company. However, as a responsible owner you may feel that you want to give them a refuge while they are out overnight. Cats who are put out for the night generally prowl the neighbourhood and have a number of regular haunts that they will go to in order to feel secure.

Provision of an outdoor cat kennel gives them an alternative close to home, even if your cat does not sleep there every night you will probably find that they appreciate having their own bolt hole.

Kennels are not usually the preserve of cats, but these days there is a range of styles available in smaller sizes specifically to suit cats. The styles vary from basic to fashionable, but the trend for cat kennels has meant that cats are now also the beneficiaries of an outdoor home.

Types of Cat Kennel

Outdoors Protection for Cats

Outdoor cat kennels come in a variety of styles from basic and functional to lap of luxury. Desirable cat houses such as the KatKabin pictured here provide a stylish and comfortable home for your cat, and look pleasing to the human eye too.

Basic versions cost less, and your cat will probably not be too concerned about the appearance of their new abode. However, if the cat next door has a better kennel there may be some kennel envy, and you might find yourself taking the luxury version to keep up with the Jones's cat.

As well as the obvious asthetic appeal, there are some real technical benefits to the more advanced cat kennel. Being raised off the ground on short supports keeps the body of the cat kennel off the ground, and this helps keep the inside warm. The ground is a big cold heat sink, and isolating the kennel from the ground is important.

A removable flap on the front is another non-standard feature. The better kennels have this, which will benefit the cat in the winter by retaining more warmth, and all year round by adding protection. Remove them in the summer when it is hot, as the inside can get very warm.

Beware of closing the flap though, because many cats are on high alert and love to keep an eye and an ear out for danger. The open front allows them to do this, and not feel trapped inside should a predator be around. If your cat does not seem keen to use the kennel, try opening or removing the flap.

Features of the Outdoor Cat Kennel

Benefits and Features

An outdoor cat house or kennel will keep your pet warm, safe and cosy when you want to keep them outside. The modern design means they will fit well into any garden.

A range of colours and styles are on the market, and this is one house that you do not need a mortgage to buy. The cat kennel is a low cost way of protection your feline friend.

The Mr Snugs cat kennel is a plastic mould, it has a hole in the bottom corner to drain out any condensation that may accrue. Place the cat kennel in a shaded spot of the garden, tucked away.

You can add additional comfort with an old rug folded up and placed inside, or for the more expensive models a fitted cushion that your cat will really appreciate.

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