Mary Allen
In this way, you can make the cool season much more pleasant for your darling and yourself. And preferably before the first snow has fallen.
Despite a protective winter coat, most cats are not thrilled when winter covers the land with snow and ice. But your little adventurer doesn’t want to miss out on his tours outside even on colder days? We’ll show you what you can do for your four-legged friend.
The practical door service
In the event of a sudden cold snap or a stormy change in weather, a cat flap allows your cat to return to its cozy home quickly. Your cat can decide for itself when it gets too cold and uncomfortable outside. This makes the daily release of your globetrotter easier for you too because you no longer have to worry about your meowing darling freezing outside the door waiting to be let in.
With cat flaps, you can set whether your cat can only go out, only in, or in both directions through the door. This device is particularly suitable for working people. Gently get your kitty used to use the cat flap because some animals don’t realize on their own that the new opening in the door is made for them.
The ringing registration
If you don’t want to wait unnecessarily and also don’t want a cat flap, we recommend the wireless cat bell. This is the ideal solution for you if you don’t want to miss it when your little one comes home and wants to come back to you to be warm – even at night.
The motion detector registers your cat’s return and lets you know with a light and sound signal. You can also attach several bells and always know exactly where your little darling is waiting for you to scurry back onto the sofa.
The inconspicuous alternative is an acoustic step mat, which sounds a signal tone in the house when entering. Place this under your doormat. As soon as your kitty sits down on the mat, you know that your feline friend has returned safely and you can let her in. With the step mat, however, it should be noted that it must be placed in a dry place.
The protective garden shed
Your animal adventurer is on the road again, but needs a little breather or is surprised by a shower? The cat house then offers the perfect stopover for your little friend. Even if your cat is only drawn outside for a quick check of its territory in winter, you should provide your cat with a protected, heat-insulated shelter.
Depending on the size and equipment you choose for your cat house, two bullies can also find a place of refuge there and at the same time discover an exciting observation post for themselves.
This is especially useful for households without a cat flap, so you don’t have to worry about your stray tiger.
Winter time is cuddle time. Cats now look forward to a lot of stroking from you and need an extra portion of warmth, especially after a long walk in the cold. Then offer your four-legged friend a self-heating snuggle blanket that reflects the warmth of your velvet paw, so that their place becomes as cozy as the heated lounger. You don’t need batteries or electricity for this.
Alternatively, there are fluffy, pleasantly heated, and soft cuddly pillows for your chilly outdoor cat. In this way, cold cat paws will become warm again and your kitty will fall asleep or doze off relaxed. Your purring darling will definitely feel comfortable in it.
The extra portion of health
Your outdoor cat leads an active and turbulent life on his forays into nature. It is therefore important to maintain and strengthen the natural protective mechanisms of your immune system. Especially in the winter months, you should make sure that your cat has a good immune system – so your cat can defy any bacterium.
First and foremost, complete prophylaxis with vaccinations and regular deworming is important. But a healthy and balanced diet is also essential so that your kitty gets all the elementary nutrients it needs. If you then provide support with multivitamin pastes and other nutritional supplements, your four-legged friend will be bursting with vitality and roam fit and happy through the cold.
Extra tip: If you are unsure which remedies are the best way to support your cat’s immune system, your veterinarian will be able to help you and have recommendations for your four-legged friend.
Extra tip
Is your cat a couch potato in winter?
If your pet stays in the cozy home much more often in icy temperatures than in summer, your little darling could quickly get bored. So that your cat is not frustrated, hold it e.g. B. with intelligence games or attractive cat toys on the go – so you can have fun together in the living room.
We wish you and your cat a wonderful winter!