Life is easier when you have a cat by your side. If you've been a longtime cat parent, agree. So if cats are improving the quality of life, it only makes sense to make their lives easier, right?
If you plan to renovate your home to suit your cat's lifestyle, it is worth learning a little more about your cat's needs and wants.
What is a cat-friendly environment?
The simplest answer would be “a place where your cat can purr contentedly”. Cat-friendly environments don't necessarily have to be equipped with modern, cat-friendly home features. However, a thorough understanding of why these traits are important to your cat is what actually matters.
A cat-friendly environment has …
Vertical spaces
It really doesn't matter if your space is big or small. If you have a cat, install vertical spaces and make your cat friend happy. Structures like cat towers can be especially helpful if you have two or more cats. Vertical spaces encourage physical activity, especially in domestic cats. For example, if your adorable friend is of the Ragdoll breed, you might want to make sure big cats like these are getting enough exercise rather than just following you. If they climb up and down and jump from tower to tower, they will also get rid of their boredom.
In addition to their own specially built cat towers, cat parents can also install additional wall shelves that are wide enough for cats to run around. For book lovers, you can also consider having the top of your bookshelves as a personalized cat walk to keep you and your cat happy.
Window bars
If you haven't noticed before, cats love to be on top of the world. Because of this, groups of stray cats often hang on rooftops. Even protected cats want this freedom. Cats generally enjoy looking outside, so installing window bars is a great idea so that your cats can spend their "watching hours". Window bars can provide the feeling of fun outdoors while being safe indoors. Share your reading nook with your cat friend if it is high enough or if the windowsill extends so that they have their own space to relax and look at the great outdoors.
"Secret" hiding place
Like some adorable people, cats love to hide in a place they think they can't be found. Predictability and stability are third in a cat's basic hierarchy of needs. This requires a cat to need a calming environment somewhere in the house.
Just letting your cat crawl under the bed when you feel like hiding just wouldn't be enough. Especially if your bed isn't as clean as your cat would have preferred. Instead, designate a corner area that is very cozy and warm and away from all the busy noises and activities in the house as your cat's personal hiding place.
You can also assign an unused closet space as your cat's "private bedroom". Set up a low basket big enough for them to lie on and throw a blanket inside for extra comfort. Make sure this room is open at all times so your cat can come and go as you please.
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Did this article help you understand your cat a little better? We really hope so! There is no place in your home for cats like refurbished and DIY areas. To a better home for you and your feline friend!
