The cat is a territorial animal that needs its own spaces and to live in a welcoming and suitable environment for it. That is why it is very important to turn your home into a space designed and furnished for it, following the advice based on home catification.
What does catification mean?
It is an approach that a person or family takes toward the cat, a method that meets the feline's needs, granting it the suitable spaces it requires. Doing this is simple—all it takes is a bit of patience, ingenuity, and following some basic rules.
The essential features for furnishing an environment suited to the cat:
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Litter box and food and water bowls
The litter box, food bowls, and water bowls must always be available and well separated from each other. It is also best that they are clean and placed in safe locations, not in high-traffic areas for humans -
Hiding spots
Set up your home and do not be afraid to add plenty of hiding spots! There are never enough places for your friend to hide, play, and rest—whether they are cardboard or wooden boxes, baskets, or tunnels, always try to give the cat its own hiding spot -
Vertical space
Our feline friend enjoys climbing, observing, resting, and taking shelter high up. For this reason, adapt your home's spaces vertically, giving the cat the chance to climb up using scratching posts, furniture, and shelves. These changes will drastically improve the quality of the environment and coexistence for it -
Resting places
If you have not noticed yet, know that your kitty loves to sleep and does so in different spots throughout the day. That is why it is important to give it the chance to do this with a hiding spot, a cushion, or any comfortable item in every room of the home -
The scratching post
An indispensable and essential item that allows climbing, trimming claws, and leaving its scent. The scratching post is an important resource that must meet the parameters of height, stability, and sturdiness -
The cat's TV
Another key aspect of catification is making it possible for the cat to look out the window. Your little furry friend will definitely love this—try setting up shelves or hammocks designed specifically to hang on the window!
Follow these tips and always keep the cat's presence in mind: only then can you improve its living conditions, making the home welcoming for it too.