How This Simple Solution Can Open Up a New World to Your Cat

There isn't much that a cat enjoys more than getting to roam around outdoors and breathe the fresh air. We all know how good it feels to walk about bare foot in the grass, don't we?

Unfortunately, not all cats are afforded this experience. As a cat owner your priority is keeping your cat safe. You don't want to see it scamper onto a busy street, get into fights with the neighbourhood bully - whether that is a dog or a cat - or risk having it run away. If you can find the room to fit a cat enclosure in your yard or even on your balcony (if you live in an apartment) your cat can get the best of both worlds.

An outdoor cat house can be built in an area of the garden or up against the house. It can be like a large aviary or a small shed or pen. There are some commercially constructed cat houses that are sold in kit form. These are easy to assemble and saves you having to build something yourself. If you have a small backyard, you can turn it all into an outdoor cat house by putting up some strong poles to around 9 foot or 3m high, and attaching some netting between them. By keeping the netting loose, your cat won't be able to climb up it and there won't be any need for a roof.

A good outdoor cat house should have different surfaces for your cat to walk on. These can include soil, grass, some rocks to climb and perhaps some pebbles to dig around in. You can plant some cat safe plants in there to give your cat some greenery to eat. If you have the room, I suggest having some logs and branches so your cat can jump, climb and curl up somewhere high to see what's going on around it. The branches will also be ideal for your cat to dig his claws in and have a good stretch.

It is always important to have some of your cat enclosure out in the sun as well as in a shaded area. Cats aren't big sun bathers but they have been known to sprawl out there given the opportunity. You'll also want to include some cat toys in your enclosure. This just makes sense.

If you don't want build an enclosure for your cat, you might want to simply buy one. There is a wide variety of cat enclosures available online and they're as close as a few clicks away. Most online stores now will deliver your cat's enclosure within days.

Whether you buy or build a cat enclosure your cat will love you even more for it. The combination of safety, fresh air and excitement is one that will not be lost on your furry little friend.

Eric Haaranen is the owner of an online store called Cat Trees and More. Visit us to see what products are on special this week.