How to care for cats that have outdoor access

How outdoor access can enrich your cat’s life

14th May 2024

Enrich your cat’s life, while giving them their own territory to freely roam, letting them exhibit their natural behaviours.

Benefits of outdoor access to both cat and owner

9th May 2024

The great outdoors gives an ever-changing environment for cats to explore, have you considered the benefits outdoor access provides?

Keeping track of your cat in your home and garden

2nd September 2019

Does your cat have access to the outdoors? Do you want to keep track of when they’re inside and when they go out, as well as ensure they don’t stray too far? Here we take a look at how a SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap Connect and a ProtectaPet containment system can help you to keep track of your cat in your home and garden.

What to do if your cat goes missing

24th September 2018

If your cat goes missing it can be a stressful time but remember that some cats can wander off for a few days at a time and return all on their own. Try not to panic and follow these steps to give you a better chance of finding them.

How to choose the right cat fence for your garden

19th September 2018

As a cat owner, you may have concerns about the safety of your pet when they are spending time outside. While keeping your cat exclusively indoors can be a good option for some timid cats, you may want your cat to experience all the enrichment that the outdoors has to offer with the reassurance that they’ll be snuggling up on your lap after an exhausting day of sunbathing and stalking leaves.

How to train a cat to use a cat flap

5th May 2015

Most cats can successfully be trained to use a cat flap, even if they have never used a cat flap before. Even cats that are used to using a cat flap might be suspicious of a new one. Take a look at our top tips to ensure your cat starts using their new cat flap in no time!

Outdoor cat toys for your garden

24th April 2015

Providing outdoor enrichment for your cat will keep them entertained in the garden and will dissuade them from straying into neighbouring territories. Toys in the garden can give your cat a chance to exercise more, lead a healthier lifestyle and keep them entertained when you’re not at home.

8 ways to create a cat-friendly garden

25th June 2014

Giving your cat outdoor access is good, but only if the outdoor environment is inviting to your pet. By making a few simple, inexpensive changes to your garden, you can create a cat-friendly haven for your pet. Your cat is less likely to venture beyond the garden to neighbouring gardens or across roads if you employ these techniques. Take a look at our top tips below.

Where is the best place to install a cat flap?

25th June 2014

It can be difficult to find the right place to install a cat flap as you are often limited by the construction of your house. Thankfully, many cat flaps have been designed to be installed in doors, windows or walls, giving you more opportunities to install it in a place that is suited to you and your cat.

Letting your cat outside for the first time

25th June 2014

Most cats love exploring the great outdoors and giving them free access to outside space can prevent behavioural problems that are often associated with cats that are permanently kept indoors. But what do you need to know before letting your cat outside for the first time?

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