Optymalizacja życia kotów domowych

What can we do to optimize a cat’s living area?

Recent guidelines (7) define „five pillars of a healthy feline environment”, as follows:

• A safe space: namely, somewhere that a cat can res relax and sleep without fear. Cats also need to be able to observe from this, or other, vantage points; hence, the space is often raised. A dip in a perch or shelf allows the cat to remain concealed and have a sense of control. Hiding is an essential coping behavior for cats: not having the ability to hide can contribute to stress and illness (15) (Figure 3). In a household with more than one cat or with a dog or a person that might invade the cat’s safe space, it is essential that the cat cannot feel trapped, so a safe space must have more than one entry. There should be at least one safe space per cat in the household, separated from each other, and placement may depend on an individual’s physical restrictions, e.g., a cat with limited mobility needs a ramp access or a space that is low and easy to get into.
• Multiple and separated key environmental resources: Given that territory is based on resource availability, cats must have access to all key resources without running a real or imagined risk of harm. Basic resources are food, water, [...]

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