Catio

Choose a Catio that is good quality and solidly built as it will represent better value for money over it's life in use. ProtectaPet Catios are made from galvanised steel so that they minimal maintenance and are built to last. ProtectaPet offer both DIY options - starting at £800 - or professionally installed options - starting at £2,400.

Researchers at the University of Lincoln interviewed more than 400 cat owners who introduced an outdoor cat enclosures for their cats. Both cats who had previously been used to free-roaming and indoor cats showed improved behavioural scores.

Professor Mills said: “Many owners feel conflicted about letting their cat out, because they worry about the risks, but feel their cat would appreciate being out. Understandably many owners will keep their cats inside, but our work shows that there is a practical alternative that works, and yes, the cats do benefit from being outside, and even more so when that outside environment is protected.”

A Catio is a great option to extend your cat's territory out in to your garden. If you buy a steel framed Catio, it is also easy to deconstruct and take to a new house if you move home. If you are looking for a larger outdoor territory for your cat, we'd recommend using a cat fence barrier.

Researchers at the University of Lincoln interviewed more than 400 cat owners who introduced an outdoor cat enclosure for their cats. Cats who had previously been kept indoors showed improved behaviuoral scores with controlled outdoor access.

Generally speaking, Catio structures are not permanent structures. Planning regulations vary by area and also it will depend on whether you want to put the Catio in your front or back garden so we advise you to contact your Local Authority for advice specific to your proposed project.