A Cat Window Perch for Apartment Dwellers
Posted by admin on Aug 10, 2009
Out of necessity apartment cats are often confined indoors and for safety’s sake they should be, but a strong characteristic of cats is the enjoyment of movement, particularly movement found in nature. Consider that your little lion’s main viewpoint all day is the same one: the walls of your apartment.
Cats love being able to lounge in windows, feel the warmth of the sun, and watch nature unfold. Some windowsills allow room for a cat to perch, but many are too narrow or too high. An ideal solution is a cat window perch.
Although this makes a wonderful and loving gift to give to your softest companion, apartment renters have to take additional factors into consideration: Landlords who don’t allow invasive hardware, such as putting screws in the walls, as well as the necessity of having to relocate more often than homeowners, thus requiring a more portable solution.
One option is a cat window perch that uses no hardware and mounts only with suction cups. Some of these are guaranteed to stick without maintenance, safely hold up to 30 lbs. and can go anywhere on a window or other smooth non-porous surface. Another option to consider is a stand-alone cat window perch, which is also portable and requires no hardware.
Most of these can be purchased inexpensively online and you are usually given a choice of colors to fit your décor. If money is a factor, you may want to consider finding plans to build your own cat window perch.
So apartment dwellers, you too now have the option of giving your furry feline an inexpensive but priceless gift. A window spot to lounge safely, soak up the sun and view the outdoors.
Cat Bedding Considerations to Help You Make a Choice
Posted by admin on Sep 28, 2009
The place where your cat decides to hunker down is a very important place for your cat, and it is your task as a responsible cat owner to find the perfect cat bedding. Get it right, and you will actually be able to have a very happy pet on your hands. Get it wrong, though, and you will have a very fussy pet that ignores its hundred-dollar crib.
The huge assortment of beds and cat window perch out in the market does not help either. Plastic, cotton, denim, wool and even radiator beds are available out there, but each has their own distinct ups and downs. Consider these factors before making your final choice:
Comfortable
Cats are one of the most finicky pets around, which is why you have to make sure that the cat bedding you hand them must be nice and comfy enough for them to lounge around in. The material must be soft and warm enough to keep them cozy, but comfort is not the only factor to consider in selecting bedding material.
Durable
Durability is another serious factor to consider, especially if you have a cat with some sharp claws and fangs. Bedding material can be so easily shredded if it is too soft and delicate, which is why you need to make sure that the material is tough and able to resist a respectable amount of damage.
Cleanable
Cat bedding can harbor a lot of pests and other nasty organisms if you do not clean it out regularly, which is why you need to consider the ease of cleaning or washing out the material after a couple of weeks. Again, material that is too soft and delicate may not only break down faster during cleaning but may prove to be a pain in the neck to wash.
Accessible
Younger cats may have no problem with reaching elevated beddings, but older and more delicate cats may not want to go clambering up just to reach their bed. Such materials may not only irritate and displease your cats, but could also end up posing a health hazard for more fragile bones and joints. This is another important factor to consider, especially if you have an older cat you want to pamper.
Affordable
And last but definitely not the lease is the actual cost of the bedding material. While you can make do with a recycled sweater for bedding material, other more aesthetically appealing and functional cat bedding items may run up to about a hundred dollars apiece. Consider the price tag attached to the bedding material before making the final decision.
It is very important to remember that not all cat bedding materials are the same, but it also equally important to remember that not all cats prefer the same materials. You would be the best judge when it comes to the comfort of your cat with the material, so shop around for bedding material that you think meets these criteria adequately enough for your own little kitty.
