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Whether you've adopted a cat that spends most of its time outdoors or a feral cat has decided to adopt you, setting up the proper weatherproof outdoor cat shelter will keep felines comfortable all year round. For those who live where it gets cold in the winter, cat houses with door flaps help keep a cat cozy and dry. If you live where it gets hot, a light-colored cat enclosure can best maintain a good temperature inside.
While having an outdoor cat means you don't have to worry about litter boxes (even though there are a few pretty cool self-cleaning litter boxes out there now) or findingthe right vacuum to suck up pet hair, you'll still want to invest in some great cat food, a few cat toys and water bowls.
The Good Housekeeping Institute pros regularly test and recommend pet products. For this story, we consulted veterinarian Megan Conrad, M.B.B.S., who works for Wellhaven Pet Health outside of Portland, Oregon. She shares the features that are worth paying extra for, including an escape door and high perches. «Mostly, an outdoor cat house should be resistant to heat and cold and should provide adequate shelter from the elements,» Conrad says. Our product experts looked at dozens of highly-rated options, sifted through the reviews and spoke with pet experts to find the best outdoor cat housesin 2024. At the end, read more about what to consider when picking the right outdoor cat house and how you can insulate it for winter.
Keep your kitty (and a friend or two) warm and dry with this roofed cat house featuring a scratching pad and a second-floor
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