The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Cat-Friendly Home: Tips from Prestonwood Kennels' New Cattery

Are you looking to create a kitty nirvana in your home? Then you’ve definitely come to the right article! Prestonwood Kennels, located here in Houston, has just opened a new cattery for people who need a resort for their cat while traveling, and they want to share their tips on how to make the purr-fect haven for your feline. So, let’s get into it!

Atmosphere

The first thing to consider is the atmosphere of your home from your cat’s perspective. Cats are known to be curious and active, while still needing places to retreat or to laze about. Offering these different areas throughout your home makes them feel more at ease, meaning their real personality will get to shine through.

Here’s the tips for this category:

• Have some areas where the sun can stream in, creating a perfect nap puddle.
• Make sure to keep their litter and food areas separated. This is not only sanitary but preferred by most cats.
• Ensure that they have a “safe space” like a cozy bed or a tucked away little nook. Cats, like humans, need their personal recharge time.

Activities

Cats are very intelligent and require mental stimulation to be happy and healthy. Make sure that your home has plenty of ways to keep your little friend active. This has a pretty wide range of what qualifies, but here are some favorites:

• Cat trees! With lots of ways to play, cat trees provide plenty of stimulation. Various heights and levels, good places to curl up, scratching posts, and sometimes even attached toys.
• Speaking of toys, having a few different types of those around is a great idea. Catnip toys, kickers, dangling toys, etc. All of these help allow them to indulge their natural hunting instincts while keeping them entertained.

Amenities

Let’s admit it, cats can be a little more particular when it comes to their needs. They have things that they prefer, and they will let you know! Cater to the nature of your cat and consider adding some of these amenities to your space to keep your feline content.

• A cat water fountain. Cats actually prefer to drink from moving water, as it stays fresher. These water fountains keep your cat’s water flowing throughout the day, so it doesn’t go stagnant. Hydration is important, so you want to make sure your cat is getting their daily water intake.
• Outdoor time can be a great thing for cats, if done properly. Supervised time outside in an enclosed area gives them time to get fresh air and animal watch. We recommend setting up a little “catio” to give them this time. Whatever you do, just make sure they can’t escape!

No matter what kind of kitty you have, remember that they like their own spaces and are very, very clever (unless they’re an orange boy cat…then that’s just a sweet, silly boy with 2 brain cells). Create a space where they can explore, and they’ll thrive! And remember, if you need a place for your babies to stay while you’re out of town, Prestonwood Kennels is the place to go.