Cats love to be outside.
That is common sense! But letting your beloved kittens outsides on their own can lead to many accidents , lost, or even worse, killed or hurt. The solution? The catio (a patio, for cats).
A catio is like a cave for cat: an enclosed garden space that allows your cat to run freely or just take a nap or do everything he needs. They are filled with stairs, shelves, scratching posts and maybe even a plant or two.
This is just perfect, right? Catios can be bought , custom build or homemade. If you want to buy it prefabricated from some company the prices starting from $2,500 to $5,000; you can also buy DIY plans for about $50.
While some of these outdoor enclosures are just simple window box-like spaces, others are really detailed and complex, with several tunnels or stories connecting numerous structures to increase cat freedom.
Maybe on first look , it sounds very expensive, but cat experts suggest that if you live in a neighborhood near a busy street or near deadly predators like coyotes, it can save on vet bills in the long run. So, if you love your cats , this is probably the best solution for the safety of your cats.
