For many city dwellers there’s no option to take their indoor cat outdoors, or is there? There are several options for taking an indoor cat outdoors. Some are quite expensive. Others, not so much. Let’s talk about a few.

Cat Fence

There are two types of cat fencing I’m familiar with. The first kind uses a buried wire and a shock collar. When your cat gets too close to the buried wire it is tortured, er, I mean disciplined. Guess you know where I stand on these systems. Seriously, would you put one of these on your toddler? Don’t put one on your cat either. ‘Nuff said.

The other type of cat fence reminds me of prison fencing. It has the turned inward thing on top. These fences are expensive and not necessarily safe. They may keep your cat in your yard, but they don’t always keep other things out. I don’t recommend either option.

Cat Enclosures

These come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some let your cat lay in the grass and some have a cloth bottom. Others have a hammock your cat can climb into. Prices range from under $100 to several hundred dollars.  Outdoor cat enclosures should always be monitored for the safety of your cat. Lets look at a couple of these.

The first is called the Fun Run. Fun Run is made of a strong nylon mesh shell and a sprung-steel frame. It comes with sand pockets and pegs to secure it. It also comes with a tote bag for trips.

Fun Run is five feet long so you should get at least two so your cat can run without feeling trapped. They easily zip together and can be extended as long as you want. Two cost less than $100.

Next let’s look at the Outdoor Feline Funhouse – Cat Enclosure Tent.  This is perfect for people with a deck or small patio. The Funhouse also comes with weight bags and stakes for placing on your lawn. You can even use the Funhouse inside for separating a sick cat, or to introduce a new cat to the family.

Cat Harness

If you just want to take your cat for a walk a Cat Harness is the best way to go. A cat harness will hold your cat securely without choking it as a collar might.

When using a harness be sure to put it on correctly. If it’s too loose your cat might jump out of it if scared. If it’s too tight it will be uncomfortable and may cause chafing.

Our feline friends deserve sun and fresh air. They also deserve to be comfortable and safe. The methods we’ve talked about provide both.

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P.S. Now’s a great time to get the options mentioned above. They’re on sale and will provide your cats with a lot of fun. Be good to your cats. Click the links.

Comment below and let me know what you think.

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I used to build my cats a house from an old cardboard box. Did you ever do that? I’d just cut a couple of holes in the sides and set it over a pillow. I’d toss in a toy and a cat treat or two.

My cats seldom used them. I thought about it and felt ashamed. I don’t live in a cardboard box, so why should my cats? They shouldn’t, and neither should yours. Don’t they deserve better? I think so.

Do your cats have a cat tree, a place of their own to play? My cats like to lie in the sun so I put their cat tree in front of a window. They love it.

You can build a cat condo or a cat tree. You just need some tools, materials, and time. Oh, don’t forget the plans. Best Cat Trees has some nice plans that come with  bonus see-saw cat scratcher plans. They’re on sale this weekend for $9.95. Just click the picture.

If you aren’t into making your own, take a look at the Condos and Trees in my Store. These are good quality products and you can’t beat the price. Take a look.

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P.S. Building a Cat Condo or Cat Tree might be fun. Here’s the link: Best Cat Trees. Don’t forget to give my Store a look too.

Have you seen the TV commercials for the Emery Cat Board? On the surface it sounds like a great product at a great price. I was so impressed I decided to promote this product on this site. Then I dug deeper.

I started hearing that people were being ripped off and charged double. I heard that customer service went from bad to nonexistent. I heard it injured cats, GRRRR! I decided to find out for myself.

I called the customer service number on the Emery Cat website. I waited, trimmed my nails, waited, got some coffee, waited, went to the bathroom, waited, and finally a woman came on the line. I told her of my concerns and she seemed flustered at best.

She told me that customers were mistakenly ordering two instead of one. This meant they were being charged for two orders and received four Emory Boards instead of two. This sounded plausible. Then she mentioned some dollar amounts that just didn’t add up. I got a bad vibe.

I Googled Emery Cat Complaints and found this PAGE among others. Here’s the gist of it:

• Order one, not two
• Expect to be overcharged for shipping
• If you have to return “extra” items postage is non-refundable
• Sales tax is not refunded on returns
• Must pay extra to get the product base
• Cat’s claws can become stuck and ripped out

Doesn’t sound good does it? I’ve removed my Emery Cat ad and ended my association with the company. My advice is simple: DON’T BUY EMERY CAT! Yes, the preceding statement is strongly worded. These things might HURT YOUR CATS. ‘Nuff said.

Let’s talk Cat Scratchers. Don’t get a carpet covered cat scratcher. Why? Because you’ll be training your cat to scratch on the carpet. We don’t want that, do we?

Get a scratcher that’s covered with Sisal Rope. This is more in tune with a cat’s instinctive natural environment. It feels right to them. They like it. They use it. Both of you are happy. Everybody wins.

You can get a good quality, inexpensive Sisal covered scratcher Here. This scratcher comes with two hanging toys, and a catnip station for your cat’s enjoyment. The base is sturdy, it comes from Amazon, a company you can trust, and it’s on sale. What are you waiting for?

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P.S. If you don’t provide your cats with what they need, they’ll provide you with behavior you don’t want. Get them a Sisal Cat Scratcher. You’ll both be glad you did.

I like the page a day calendars with the little sayings on them. You know, the one’s with cat tips. I could look at cats all day and these calendars have great pictures.

Click the picture to the right. This is my favorite kitten calendar. I like to grab a hot cocoa on a cold winter morning and just leaf through these pictures.

These little guys will warm up the coldest day. They can’t help it and neither can you. What a great way to start the day.

The picture on the right is my favorite cat calendar. Some of the pictures are a little zany. All of them are fun.

It may sound silly, but I collect these calendars. I enjoy looking through them. I wonder who the little guys are and how they’re doing. I wish I could give them the joy they’ve given me.

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P.S. Everybody needs at least one calendar. Shouldn’t you have one you enjoy looking at?  Here’s the Kitten Calendar. Here’s the Cat Calendar. They’re going fast so don’t delay.

Cats aren’t using their litterbox? Do they poop in the box and pee in a corner? Maybe it’s the other way around. Newsflash! It isn’t the cat’s fault. It’s YOUR fault.

Do you change ALL of the litter at least weekly? Do you scoop at least daily? How many cats do you have? How many litter boxes do you have? What kind of litter do you use? What does the box smell like?

Cats don’t like to poop and pee in the same box. If you have one cat you should have two boxes. If two cats you should have three boxes and so on. There should be one additional box for the number of cats.

Litter should be scooped daily and changed weekly. Before adding new litter the box should be thoroughly cleaned and air dried. You can find an economical cleaner-deodorizer Here. Even if you use liners you should still clean the box weekly.

Now let’s talk litter boxes. There are three basic kinds. There’s the old fashioned kind you scoop. There’s the electric self cleaning kind. There’s the kind my cats like best.

If you don’t like scooping litter (who does) you want a self cleaning litter box. The electric kind are expensive, often don’t work well, and have filters that must be replaced. They end up being more work than scooping.

The other kind of self cleaning box is made by Omega Paw. See the picture. Notice the rounded end. With this box you just roll it over on it’s top, the waste is screened out, and you just roll it back. The waste collects in a tray for easy disposal.

Now let’s talk litter. If you’re using the old fashioned clay litter, get rid of it. Although the clumping litter is good, I’ve found something better. It’s called World’s Best and it’s made from corn.

Litter made from corn  is biodegradable, has a nice odor, and is almost dust free. My cats love it! Since I started using it I’ve had no litter box problems at all.

Here’s Omega Paw. Here’s World’s Best . If you scroll down on the World’s Best page you’ll find a deal that includes World’s Best, Omega Paw and a Deshedder all for one price. You can’t beat it.

I hope this will help you with your litter box problems. I know it will give your cats a better home environment. Just ask my cats.

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Do you have any of these problems with your cat?    

• Litterbox Avoidance
• Scratching furniture
• Biting you or your children
• Digging in houseplants
• Fighting with other cats
• Getting on countertops and tables

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That’s Cat Behavior Secrets Revealed. Check it out right now. You’ll be glad you did!

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