Getting a new pet is very similar to bringing a new baby into your home. You have to re-evaluate how you set up everything to avoid any issues or danger. If you’re moving into a new home, this is the best time to ensure that everything you do in terms of setup and design is feline-friendly so that you can accommodate your pet cat or cats without having to worry about them ruining anything or getting hurt themselves. This is why we’ve created this simple guide to help you make your new home more feline-friendly.

Safe Outdoor Space

No matter how domesticated an animal is, they still need their outdoor time. Cats in particular are natural hunters, so you must create a safe outdoor space for them to play in. If you’re worried about them running away, then dedicate a confined space in your backyard that they have easy to access. This way, they’ll be able to get their daily dose of sunshine, outdoor play, and hunting bugs and birds to their heart’s content, without you having to worry about them. 

Vertical Space

Cats love to jump and hide, they love to be challenged and definitely need stimulation. If you’d like to take things up a notch while keeping your kitties safe indoors, you should definitely consider utilizing your vertical space for your cat’s pleasure. There is such a wonderful variety of options when it comes to creating a vertical maze and space for your cats. There are standing tables, cubbies that you can place directly onto the wall, and all kinds of walkways that can direct them all over the place so that they can jump from one spot to the next. By doing this, you’re creating a fun way for them to stay healthy and active and pass the time, and you’re also not creating clutter. It also looks extremely attractive, so you won’t have to compromise on the appearance of your house. 

A Wide Space for Food & their Sandbox

It’s important to dedicate a certain spot for your cats to eat, and you should keep the sandbox nearby as well. Make sure that it’s strategically placed in a spot where they don’t have to be exposed and feel threatened so that they can eat and use the sandbox comfortably. Invest in large containers where you can store their dry food and make sure that you always have enough wet food as well. Think about how you want to mix up their diet, including vegetables, and definitely look into cat food without chicken options so they have all the nutrition that they need. It’s best to look at reliable reviews to know what to get. You can also look into automatic food dispensers if you’re not home a lot, and the more advanced sandboxes that are covered and also are designed to make for easier cleaning, more hygiene, and less smell. This way, you won’t have to worry too much about placement. 

A Variety of Scratching Options

This is a universal cat related issue that everyone has to deal with. So when you’re planning to have your home become more cat-friendly, you need to think about what you can do to help keep them from ruining your carpets and furniture. Thankfully, there is a variety of scratching surface options available. Get a few scratch posts and place them all over the house, and get a couple of scratchpads as well. 

Cat-Friendly Indoor Plants

If you want to decorate your indoor space with some greenery, you need to make sure that you invest in plants that are cat friendly, because some can be quite toxic and dangerous for them. And we all know how much cats love to chew on leaves. There are enough plants that are safe for your cat, so you do have plenty of options to pick from. Think about adding a catnip plant in particular so that they can have a good time every time they smell it.

Several Sleeping Spots

Your favorite feline friend will have a couple of spots that they prefer, so from the get go, have sleeping pods or pillows placed around the house so that they have options. Place the pillows in a spot where they can get a view and some sun, and the pods can be placed in cozy corners, away from any noise or distractions. 

Making your home more welcoming for your cat isn’t that difficult, and it doesn’t have to be something that includes clutter or risk to the items in your home or to your cats. Make sure that you follow the tips provided here and you’ll  be able to marry the style of your choice with the comfort of your cats.