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Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Unwanted scratching can become a nuance, but your cat's scratching is a completely normal behavior. Learn how to stop cats from scratching places you don't want them to - like your beloved reading chair.
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Hi, a good house for a cat outside is one you can make yourself. Buy a large plastic bin with a cover, and place straw inside, covering the bottom. Cut a square hold into it that is small enough so predators cannot get inside. A good website with instructions is here: http://www.humanesociety.org/news/magazines/2010/07-08/simple_shelter_design.html?credit=web_id212453451 . Add some rocks to the top so it does not blow away and there you have a cat home. Good luck, I hope this helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
It can be very difficult to convince a cat that wants to go outdoors that it’s best to stay inside. You could look into an enclosure like a catio, or you could look into using a stroller or training Bookie to a leash and harness. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/cat/cat-furniture-and-scratchers/outdoor-cat-house/trixie-wooden-outdoor-cat-run
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I would keep him inside so he isn't accidentally harmed or injured. You can add in some toys that are interactive (such as a laser pointer) or even add in some furniture such as shelves or a cat tree that will allow him to climb and get more exercise. If he does like to go outside, buying a cat-harness and leash and taking him on supervised outings outside can help him to explore without getting away and potentially being injured.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello, actually the more variety you give her, the more chances you will have to get her to use one or more of the scratching posts. Different substrates, sizes & dimensions are necessary. I have curved, upright & horizontal ones made of carpet, jute & sisal. Keep her nails trimmed ( just take off the sharp point ) or put on glue-on nail caps & your furniture & sanity will be preserved. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hi, in terms of cat furniture don’t worry cats don’t need anything particularly fancy. They enjoy sitting on a shelf as in the picture and look outside the window. You would add some cardboard boxes that can also work as cratching posts and a couple of pillow on the bookshelf. I think the feeding area would better be moved, because being right in front of the windows is exposed, they can see/be seen and could spot something that might upset them. It is also advisable to keep feeding areas away from their litter tray and perhaps moving it would help increasing this distance. Are there only two cats in the room ? If so also consider the number of litter trays. I mo not sure how many you have at present, and if things work out well I probably would suggest not to change them. You can find lots of ideas in building/creating cat furniture from ikea furniture if you fancy a change in the future. Also cats will need to be active and interact with you so make sure you consider this in your rou
Updated on September 24th, 2025