There have been a plethora of unrelated news items of late that independently point to catios as the best possible solution for pet cats. Here’s a quick rundown:
Cat Tracking Program Shocks Owners
From the DailyMail:
Domestic cats wearing …
North Hills
The owners of two cats in North Hills were in desperate need of a catio after one of their cats got an infection while roaming the outdoors. Amazingly, once back from the veterinarian wearing a cone to help the infection …
Catio Guy Interviewed by Indoor Cat Guide
Thanks to Jane over at IndoorCatGuide.com for posting an interview with Catio Guy about, you guessed it, catios! Here’s an excerpt:
“Among cat experts and cat lovers alike, the consensus is to keep cats indoors permanently.
As Alan (aka Catio …
Should Cats Go Outside?
We at Custom Catios feel strongly that the answer is a big fat NO, but that’s the question Camille Schake asks at Good Pet Parent (hat tip to the highly recommended Facebook group, Kitty Gardens, Catios, House Cats And Catification…
America’s Foremost Cat Expert Recommends Outdoor Enclosures to Combat Behavioral Problems
Best selling author of 10 books, Pam Johnson-Bennett, warns in her latest effort, CatWise, that under-stimulating cats can lead to “boredom-related or stress-relieving behaviors, such as overgrooming, chewing inappropriate items, picking on companion pets, retreating into isolation, overeating, self-mutilation, …
Book Review: ‘Catification’
Catification: Designing a Happy and Stylish Home for Your Cat (and You!) is the 2014 New York Times bestselling book by “My Cat from Hell” star, Jackson Galaxy, and hauspanther.com founder, Kate Benjamin. Despite the title, the …