Cats are very territorial and their happiness and comfort depend largely on the space we provide for them. Creating a cat-friendly home often requires compromises to make the space suitable for both you and your cat, but there are many ways to make your home more functional without spending a lot of money. Sanicat, a specialist in cat litter, shares five design solutions to provide your pet with a space that meets their needs while also creating a beautiful home for you.
- In order to create the perfect home for your cat, you may need to compromise on a few things to make it a more functional place.
- Simple solutions like creating vertical space using shelves or a lookout point near a window can make your home more cat-friendly.
- Using high-quality cat litter prevents bad odors and dust and keeps the house cleaner for longer.
1. Discover litter box furniture
Litter boxes are essential for your cat and where they are placed is very important. They should be placed in a discreet place, away from food, water and the busiest areas. Ideally this would be a well-ventilated area such as the bathroom or the terrace, but if you don’t want it visible, litter box furniture offers endless possibilities. A piece that blends in with your decor will not only be a great option in terms of style, but will also help to hide the litter box from view.
Similarly, the cat litter you choose can be adapted to your home. In addition to not producing dust, all Sanicat cat litters effectively control odors and prevent allergies in even the most sensitive cats. This means that your home stays cleaner for longer. However, it is also important to consider your feline friend’s preferences in this regard. Their preferences and yours will determine the perfect cat litter for your home. It can be easily removed from the container, which clumps when in contact with urine, and is recommended for those who want to keep their litter box clean and free from unpleasant odors.
Expand their world with a vertical space
Cats love to climb, so one of the most important things you can do when creating the ideal home for your cat is to make sure they have vertical space that allows them to jump and inspect their “territory” from above.
There are many interesting ways to create such a space. For example, a well-designed shelving system can provide your feline friend with a safe height to relax comfortably away from the activity below. And all this can be done without sacrificing style, with options that have minimalist lines to give our shelves this dual purpose.
Different scratching posts
Cats need to scratch to trim their claws and mark their territory. If you don’t find ways to do this, your cat will scratch your furniture instead. Scratching posts are great for cats to trim their claws vertically. However, it’s ideal to give them a variety of options to do this in different positions, as this will also help stretch their muscles. Placing scratching posts in key locations around the house will help your cat mark them as their property.
A room with a view
Why cats like to look out the window is a question that all cat owners ask themselves. Cats are constantly evaluating their surroundings and looking out the window allows them to see many different stimuli that arouse their curiosity. To satisfy this curiosity, it is very easy to create a lookout point for your pet. You can use a nearby table or well-placed shelves. However, it is important to keep in mind that the presence of other cats in the neighborhood can also make them restless.
Cat friendly plant
Although we are often unaware of it, plants can be toxic to our pets when ingested. In fact, houseplants account for a little over 5% of all pet poisonings. It’s easy for dogs to put plants out of reach. However, when it comes to cats, things aren’t so simple.
Plants like daffodils, hydrangeas, azaleas, or lilies can be very toxic to them. However, there are equally beautiful alternatives that are not dangerous to your cat and can make your home much more welcoming.