Outdoor Cat Kennels And Houses

Keeping Your Cat Warm And Dry

If you have ever felt a pang of guilt about putting your cat out on a cold or wet wintery night, then you may like to consider a cat house or cat kennel.

While you are tucked up in bed, your cat might be sheltering under a car or a bush to keep dry, but a cheap but well designed cat house could be just what you need.

Cats do not like their hiding holes to be too large, but prefer something they can sneak into and hunker down. Feeling protected and cosy is important to them, as is being able to keep a watchful eye on the world through the entrance.

A purpose built cat kennel or outdoor cat house will do the job perfectly. Adding a bit of padding or cushioning to the inside should keep your pet comfortable, but make sure to clean it out regularly as other cats may take an unhealthy interest in it.

Introduce your cat to the kennel or outdoor house yourself, to persuade them to give it a go and realise that it is intended for them. Try placing a favourite toy or blanket inside to drum the message in.

Some ventilation is needed so be careful not to seal the access hole, or block the drainage holes up. A lack of air is not going to be attractive for your cat, and condensation will just built up and make the atmosphere unpleasant for them.

Cat Houses

What To Look For

Style and design is important, as you will probably want to place the kennel in your garden not far from the house.

A robust and practical model is needed, as it is going to be exposed to the elements and also needs to be easy to clean. Choose one that you can wash out and dry easily.

Ensure adequate drainage, and that the interior bubble is raised off the ground or separated by air with an inner skin. This isolates the house interior from heat conduction through the ground.

Buy from a reputable retailer, such as the ones recommended on these pages.

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