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If you have recently welcomed a cat into your home or are planning to do so in the near future, you may be wondering how to ensure your garden is as safe and secure as it can be for the arrival of your new furry friend.
It can be difficult to know where to begin if you are set to become a pet owner for the first time in your life but by familiarising yourself with the following information, you can be reassured that your cat is protected from a number of external threats whilst exploring the outdoors.
Avoid harmful chemicals
If you are set to become a first-time pet owner and enjoy gardening from time to time, you must be aware of which chemicals are likely to be harmful to your cat. It may sound like an obvious point, or you may think your cat is sufficiently protected from the weedkiller or slug pellets that you have carefully applied to your garden, but kittens are curious creatures and switching to cat-friendly alternatives can provide you with much-needed peace of mind.
Build an outdoor pet enclosure
If your cat has only ever known the indoors, an outdoor pet enclosure can remind them of a familiar place whilst exploring the outdoors for the first time and protect them from the elements. If you are looking for complete peace of mind or have other pets at home, an outdoor pet enclosure from protectapet.com can allow your new furry friend to relax outdoors with a completely customisable space designed and installed to suit your garden and ensure your cat is happy and healthy at home.
Choose plants wisely
If your garden is jam-packed with plants or you are planning to earn your green fingers this year, you must be mindful when it comes to your selections and choose plants wisely to protect your cat from eating anything that may not agree with them. It may, for example, benefit you to know in advance that lilies are highly toxic to cats and when consumed can result in a costly vet bill for you and an unfortunate bout of illness for your cat.
Provide plenty of toys
If your cat tends to be playful whilst indoors, providing plenty of toys outdoors can allow it to seamlessly transition and become familiar with the different sights, sounds, and scents of your garden so it never feels scared or worried to go outdoors if and when it wants. If they appear skittish or nervous to do so, attaching their favourite toy to a piece of string can gradually coax them outdoors and keep them distracted.
If you have recently become a cat owner for the first time, you must ensure your garden is as safe and secure as it possibly can be ahead of time by avoiding harmful chemicals, building an outdoor pet enclosure, choosing plants wisely, and providing plenty of toys to increase the chances of your furry friend feeling happy and healthy inside and outside your home.