Those who live in rural areas are more concerned with predators and escape and are accustomed to keeping their animals contained at night. Many horse owners may keep allow their feline friends to sleep in the stables, or provide indoor sanctuary.
Urban owners wary of owning an outdoor cat many have locked the doors on outdoor play, resulting in many obese and de-clawed cats.
While some people opt to build their own enclosures, there are many, many people who simply don't have the skills or the time to DIY. This is where starting a reputable business that designs, builds and installs cat enclosures will meet the needs of many potential customers, and help keep their pets safe and healthy at the same time.
Once the catio frame and supports in the enclosure are erected, you should carefully choose from different types of protective fencing to best suit your needs. If you are in an area where predators such as coyotes or threatening dogs are present, choose a material such as lattice which you can secure around the base of the enclosure to keep them from digging under the walls and accessing your cat space. If you have a protected yard you may opt to use mesh such as bird netting to keep the enclosure sealed off safely. Remember that the strength of the material is the most important decision you can make for the safety of your cat.
The materials you use to construct your catio can potentially be dangerous, if you do not know which ones to choose. Pressure treated lumber used to build the framing and supports for your cat enclosure can be toxic so choose untreated eastern white cedar or other types recommended by your local home improvement center. Pine is another kind of wood that should always be avoided.
As primal hunters, it is impossible to completely tame your pet and many owners witness aggressive behaviour from time to time if their feline is contained only to the indoors.
Outdoor cat enclosures can open up a whole new world for your feline friend. Even indoor cats like to experience the outdoors once in awhile, why do you think they are sitting in open windows, or in front of the screen door in the summer? With cat enclosures, your pet can enjoy being outside without the fear of them getting away or being injured. A lot of indoor cats have been declawed, which is great for your furnishings, but if they get outside, they are pretty much defenseless when they encounter other cats. You want them to be safe, that is why you have chosen them to be indoors only, but you don't have to deprive them of getting fresh air and sunshine.
It is no secret that cat containment can be a sore issue for many animal lovers. Ranging from cat shelters, cat fences and window boxes, keeping your kitty cat safe is not new. For the urban cat the main hazard to beware of are cars and people. Unfortunately the numbers show up to 5 times the fatality rate for outdoor urban cats.
With more and more people keeping their cats indoors these days, the option of having a safe, outdoor enclosure is very appealing. This allows cat owners to keep their cats safe, while still offering the feeling of freedom of being outdoors and enjoying the sights, smells and sounds of the outside world.
There are many animal groups which insist fuzzy felines should be kept exclusively indoors. Feline lovers disagree and have turned to DIY catio designs to find a safe compromise for their indoors kitties. Although animal groups argue that an indoor cat is a healthier cat, less susceptible to parasites and other health concerns, feline owners think that giving their indoor cats an enclosed outdoor space not only keep them happier is actually improves their health. Catios or outdoor cat enclosures are the best solution to helping keep felines safe while protecting our many beautiful feathered friends.
No matter where you live it is possible to build a cat enclosure for outdoors to fit your needs and the needs of your pet. Whether you attach it to your house or build cat run on the perimeter of your yard, there are many creative solutions. In the city many opt for a cat run in adjacent to the window, allowing free play with out your feline trampling or sleeping in the window box plants. House owners usually opt to "Do It Yourself" DIY cat enclosures or cat proof fences and balconies.
One way of doing this is to approach existing cat enclosure companies, and ask them if they would be willing to sell you their products at a wholesale price, keeping in mind permission to sell under your own brand name is preferable. Once you have some agreements in place, you can then market your own brand, and when you get orders, simply purchase from your suppliers at the wholesale price, and sell for retail. You can either sell as DIY kits to your customers or up-sell by offering an installation service. Once again, you can provide the installation service yourself if you are a handy person, or outsource and focus on your marketing.
Urban owners wary of owning an outdoor cat many have locked the doors on outdoor play, resulting in many obese and de-clawed cats.
While some people opt to build their own enclosures, there are many, many people who simply don't have the skills or the time to DIY. This is where starting a reputable business that designs, builds and installs cat enclosures will meet the needs of many potential customers, and help keep their pets safe and healthy at the same time.
Once the catio frame and supports in the enclosure are erected, you should carefully choose from different types of protective fencing to best suit your needs. If you are in an area where predators such as coyotes or threatening dogs are present, choose a material such as lattice which you can secure around the base of the enclosure to keep them from digging under the walls and accessing your cat space. If you have a protected yard you may opt to use mesh such as bird netting to keep the enclosure sealed off safely. Remember that the strength of the material is the most important decision you can make for the safety of your cat.
The materials you use to construct your catio can potentially be dangerous, if you do not know which ones to choose. Pressure treated lumber used to build the framing and supports for your cat enclosure can be toxic so choose untreated eastern white cedar or other types recommended by your local home improvement center. Pine is another kind of wood that should always be avoided.
As primal hunters, it is impossible to completely tame your pet and many owners witness aggressive behaviour from time to time if their feline is contained only to the indoors.
Outdoor cat enclosures can open up a whole new world for your feline friend. Even indoor cats like to experience the outdoors once in awhile, why do you think they are sitting in open windows, or in front of the screen door in the summer? With cat enclosures, your pet can enjoy being outside without the fear of them getting away or being injured. A lot of indoor cats have been declawed, which is great for your furnishings, but if they get outside, they are pretty much defenseless when they encounter other cats. You want them to be safe, that is why you have chosen them to be indoors only, but you don't have to deprive them of getting fresh air and sunshine.
It is no secret that cat containment can be a sore issue for many animal lovers. Ranging from cat shelters, cat fences and window boxes, keeping your kitty cat safe is not new. For the urban cat the main hazard to beware of are cars and people. Unfortunately the numbers show up to 5 times the fatality rate for outdoor urban cats.
With more and more people keeping their cats indoors these days, the option of having a safe, outdoor enclosure is very appealing. This allows cat owners to keep their cats safe, while still offering the feeling of freedom of being outdoors and enjoying the sights, smells and sounds of the outside world.
There are many animal groups which insist fuzzy felines should be kept exclusively indoors. Feline lovers disagree and have turned to DIY catio designs to find a safe compromise for their indoors kitties. Although animal groups argue that an indoor cat is a healthier cat, less susceptible to parasites and other health concerns, feline owners think that giving their indoor cats an enclosed outdoor space not only keep them happier is actually improves their health. Catios or outdoor cat enclosures are the best solution to helping keep felines safe while protecting our many beautiful feathered friends.
No matter where you live it is possible to build a cat enclosure for outdoors to fit your needs and the needs of your pet. Whether you attach it to your house or build cat run on the perimeter of your yard, there are many creative solutions. In the city many opt for a cat run in adjacent to the window, allowing free play with out your feline trampling or sleeping in the window box plants. House owners usually opt to "Do It Yourself" DIY cat enclosures or cat proof fences and balconies.
One way of doing this is to approach existing cat enclosure companies, and ask them if they would be willing to sell you their products at a wholesale price, keeping in mind permission to sell under your own brand name is preferable. Once you have some agreements in place, you can then market your own brand, and when you get orders, simply purchase from your suppliers at the wholesale price, and sell for retail. You can either sell as DIY kits to your customers or up-sell by offering an installation service. Once again, you can provide the installation service yourself if you are a handy person, or outsource and focus on your marketing.
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