"Why Catios Are the Ultimate Game-Changer for Happy, Healthy Cats!"

During the summer months, the outdoor spaces in our lives get more attention and have more appeal. This is likely true for your pets, as well - the sunshine and activity outside in general activates their desire to explore the world beyond the windows and doors of your home. There are dozens of reasons a catio could improve your life - so if you're considering whether it's time, take a look at some of the top reasons why you should go ahead with this project!

One of the main reasons people build catios is to protect their cats from the many dangers of free roaming; this includes getting hit by vehicles, fights with other animals, getting into potential toxins stored by neighbors, and even diseases from other pets or wildlife. Not only could your cat lose its life, or become severely ill or injured, but you could also end up with some major vet bills. Sometimes cats also wander far enough to be lost for days or weeks at a time, which is stressful for the pet owner, who isn’t sure if their cat is ok or not, and the cat.

Cats like to climb up high as it gives them a good view of their surroundings. They instinctively do this so they can watch out for potential threats. While they are safe to climb shelves in a catio, there are much higher vantage points in nature. It might seem like something that only happens in a movie, cats really do get stuck in trees, sometimes for days, up higher than they can get back down themselves, or they stay due to injuries after escaping a predator. This can be stressful, costly, and risk injury to potential rescuers/owners as they attempt to get the cat down using whatever ladders and such they have available – which might not be used properly and could result in a fall.

 

Another major factor to consider: it is estimated that pet cat kill 2.4 billion birds any given year. For many of these birds whose population is dwindling from excessive predators and the destruction of safe habitats to nest in, this is a threat to endangerment and extinction even. By containing your cat in a catio, you will the prevent unnecessary deaths that would occur as your car exercises its natural instincts to hunt. 

Does your cat drive you crazy in the morning? Leaping around from spot to spot expends energy, and catios provide an alternative/extra space for your cat to play.

Who doesn't enjoy the sunshine, fresh air, and the sounds of the outdoors? Give your cat a space to enjoy the allure of the outdoors without the risks.