enrichment

Environmental enrichment means adding items to the living space of an animal that will help or allow the animal to display natural behavior; climbing, hiding, running, scratching, hunting, sleeping, etc. for cats.

For the cat's own wellbeing, it is better to keep non-feral domestic cats indoors only. Dogs, other domestic cats, wildlife, cars and humans pose serious threats to domestic cats. On top of this, birds, small mammals and reptiles suffer greatly from outdoor domestic cats, even when fed enough or wearing a collar with bell.

When restricting the living space of a cat to the house only, one needs to make sure all basic needs of the cat are met indoors. If the cat cannot go outdoors, we have to bring the outdoors inside and make it interesting and safe enough for them. This can be done by offering them a variety of toys and playing with them to keep them active and curious.

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Below we will discuss

• food puzzles

• plants (grass, cat-attracting plants, houseplants) - coming soon!

• vertical space  (cat trees, wall shelves) - coming soon!

• outdoor enclosures (catios), and - coming soon!

• other items, for example water fountains, tunnels, toys, but also cat carriers and food warmers. - coming soon!