by Cynthia Chomos | Jun 22, 2018 | Free Catio Tips
You might already know about all the benefits of catios for your cat, but did you know catios can be customized to enhance both the aesthetic and functional enjoyment of your outdoor living spaces too? Catios and cat enclosure design is a breakout trend, increasing...
by Cynthia Chomos | Jun 7, 2018 | Free Catio Tips
The warm summer sunlight is a welcome change for many of us, especially in the cooler climates. And while many kitties love to hang out (and catnap!) in the sun, summer heatwaves may prove a little extreme for both our cats and us. Heat stroke or exhaustion can be...
by Cynthia Chomos | May 9, 2018 | Free Catio Tips
Are you considering building a catio or cat enclosure? Spring and summer are the perfect time to treat your cats (and yourself) to the fresh outdoors. No matter where you live, a catio is a fantastic addition to most living spaces. If space is limited, catios can be...
by Cynthia Chomos | Apr 11, 2018 | Free Catio Tips
Spring is, well, springing all around us and it’s a great time to spruce up your catio or outdoor cat enclosure. Your cat will thank you for it! We’ll be bringing you lots of tips for doing just that over the coming months, but today I’m going to focus on...
by Cynthia Chomos | Sep 23, 2017 | About Catios & Cat Enclosures
You’ve decided to build a catio so your cat can enjoy the outdoors while always staying safe and protected. You’ve planned HOW you are going to build the structure with a DIY Catio Plan but perhaps you aren’t sure where to locate the catio or whether to use a...
by Cynthia Chomos | Sep 2, 2017 | About Catios & Cat Enclosures
Whether you have an indoor or outdoor cat, you can provide many benefits for your feline friend, including safety, enrichment, fresh air and the stimulation of nature, by building a catio. Catios are cat enclosures or “cat patios” that provide peace of...
by Cynthia Chomos | Jun 7, 2017 | About Catios & Cat Enclosures
Cats naturally want to be outdoors where they can experience fresh air, exercise and the enrichment of the sights, sounds and movement of nature. Unfortunately, there are many outdoor dangers cats can encounter. If your indoor cat clamors to be outside, or you worry...
by Cynthia Chomos | Apr 8, 2017 | Cat Behavior & Enrichment
Indoor cats typically spend half the day near a window seeking the warmth of the sun or yearning for a taste of freedom. Maybe you’ve considered letting your cat outdoors but as a responsible pet parent, you know better. Or perhaps you feel guilty keeping your cat...
by Cynthia Chomos | Mar 23, 2017 | Cat Behavior & Enrichment
Cats are constantly interacting with their environment. Even as they perch and lounge in their favorite spots, cats are driven by instinct, perceiving and reacting to everything around them. With far superior hearing and olfactory senses than humans, they are highly...
by Cynthia Chomos | Mar 23, 2017 | Cat Behavior & Enrichment
Do you own more than one cat? Many cat-owning households do. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there are 81.7 million owned cats in the U.S. and cat-owning households have an average of 2.1 cats each. Although multiple cats within a family can...
