Tips to make your balcony cat-proof
Written by Samantha |
When it's warmer outside, many people can be found on the balcony more often. Ideally, you want your cat to be able to enjoy the outdoors and the sun. But how do you make the balcony safe for the cat? Vetsend has useful tips, especially for owners who like to turn their balcony into a cat paradise!
Safety first!
First of all, you don’t want your cat to just walk out into the wide world and go exploring. As cat owners, we know all too well that cats are very curious! That is why an important rule applies to a cat on the balcony: safety first!
A handy tool to close off the balcony is a special cat net. These nets for the balcony are available in different sizes. Choosing the right size is very important because you need your cat to be safe! Despite placing a net on the balcony, always be alert.
If a cat net is not possible, try a cat harness with a leash. It is also very important that you don’t allow your cat to go out onto the balcony without supervision.
Decorate the balcony with nice accessories
Visiting the balcony for the first time is not only exciting for the owner but also for your cat. With fun accessories, you can turn the balcony into a true cat paradise! You can start with placing a lovely bed or cushion on the balcony, to prevent your cat from taking your seat!
Scratching post
To make the balcony completely to your cat’s satisfaction, it is also nice to place a scratching post or scratching mat. Perfect for scratching the paws! Vetsend has several scratching posts to complete the cat paradise on your balcony. Which accessory fits best on your balcony?
Cat Grass
Plants often attract the attention of cats, yet some plants are poisonous to cats, so always be careful which plants you have on the balcony. To put some greenery on the balcony for your cat, cat grass is a good option. Not only is it cosy, but eating this grass also contributes to healthy digestion. This ultimately helps to reduce the formation of hairballs.
Warning: Blades of grass can get stuck in your cat’s throat or nasal cavity after vomiting. This may cause your cat to swallow, cough, sneeze, or gag. If your cat exhibits this behaviour after bringing up grass, visit your vet and inform them that your cat has eaten grass.
Warm days
On warmer days it is important to keep cats cool. At Vetsend, we sell various cooling items that are great to use on the balcony. Place a lovely cooling mat to spend the summer days on. Or place a nice drinking fountain, so that filtered drinking water is always available.
Now that all the useful tips have been listed, it is your job to make the balcony cat-proof. A challenging project to make sure you can enjoy the outside with your cat. Of course, you want a visit on the balcony to be safe, but above all to be enjoyable! How are you going to turn your balcony into a beautiful cat paradise?
