Cat Pet Supplies

Outdoor Cat House

Placing an outdoor cat house within your back yard is the most cost effective way to help all the neighborhood feral cats.  It is definitely a certainty that stray cats will be definitely covered with fleas, or have some other similar problem, that makes it very dangerous to permit them into our homes.

Many outdoor cat house models offer optional heating pads, vinyl door flaps, or both.  You can also opt to purchase and install a  cat house heater .Having an outdoor cat house heated can be expensive but you will have peace of mind knowing your felines are safe and warm in their cat house while it is freezing cold outside.  There are of course other heating options available to consumers such as thermostatically controlled AC/Heater units.  These units are also very economical to use and have the added benefit of not only heating your cat house but also providing cool air for your cat during the hot months of summer.

Setting up an outdoor cat house in your back yard would be the only way that can help all the neighborhood feral cats.  It is a know fact that stray and feral pussycats will be definitely covered with fleas, or have some bad infection, that makes it very unwise to permit them inside the house.

When buying an outdoor cat house make sure that is only big enough to allow the cat to comfortably lie down and turn around in, with a snug fit.  A cathouse that is too big will cause the warmth produced by the cat's body heat to quickly dissipate, actually making it colder.

It is also important that outdoor cat house floors are raised off the ground to avoid ground-chill and constant exposure to moisture.  Ventilation is also important, even during the winter.  The best outdoor cat houses are designed with air vents that won't allow rain to get inside.

We recommend that you choose an outdoor cat house that easy to maintain wipe-able outer shell - no staining or scrubbing.  Having insulated cans That cushion so making it nice and Snug.  Cedar is the preferred wood of choice for an outdoor cat house, but make sure it’s pressure treated and finished to be weather resistant.  Just like your deck is maintained to stand up to the elements, your cat house should be appropriately weatherproofed if you want it to last more than four seasons.