Accessories your Cat Needs

The basket: A cushioned basket with a washable quilt would be something a cat would not want to miss. The most appropriate ones are those that look like a cave and have a metal screen. These are sold in any pet shop. The basket must be kept in the same place and not move it around.

Advice: you can also use them for traveling or taking to the veterinarian.

A simple house could be built by oneself.

Advantage: it can be easier and cheaper to renew when dirty.

Instructions

• Fix a cardboard box in which the cat can stretch easily. Be sure to glue all sides.
• Make one or two 20 cm. diameter holes
• Cover it from the outside with some old carpet scraps or colored paper with drawings to make it look better.
• Cushion it with cushions or quilts. Anyways, the most tempting basket, the most comfortable house can become in useless piece of furniture if the cat has decided to rest on your little girl's pillow or on daddy's easy chair. The cat becomes so stubborn about its whims that its impossible to make it forget about them. Cats have a natural tendency to go their own way. You as a person who takes care of one must be very comprehensible.

The service : Service must not be withdrawn, even if the cat goes outside freely. Neighbors logically get mad when a cat chooses their well cared flowers or vegetables as toilet. Toilet accessories for cats may be found in many different shapes and forms at specialized shops.

Simple plastic washbasin: 42 x 32 x 9 cm. can used on trips.
Plastic washbasin with lifted edges: 50 x 38 x 14cm. This type avoids straw from falling.

Toilet house with case: 52 x 36 x 37cm. This is the most hygienic type, because there are cats that pee standing.

Cat straw: attracts by the odor and it has to lack amianto naturally (look at the labels!). Comes in packages of about 7 and 20 kg. Since recently, one may also find biological straw in shops. This straw does not particularly damage the environment and can be thrown into its basket. Its not a bad idea to use lots of straw in taking care of your cat.