How Do I Keep Cat in Garden?

Researchers at the University of Lincoln interviewed more than 400 cat owners who introduced an outdoor cat enclosure 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.”

The only sure-fire way to ensure your cat won't venture further than your garden is to use a cat containment system. Cat Fence Barriers are the easiest method to convert your entire garden into a cat safe territory, if you have suitable pre-existing fencing or walls.

Whether you have small garden or a large garden, there are lots of options for making your garden cat proof. Cat fence barriers are a neat and simple solution to giving your cat access to the whole garden. Or, if you have a small garden, you could consider an outdoor cat run or catio.

Neighbourhood cats do have the physical ability to jump into your garden from on top of your fence. However, most cats will see that there is no exit from the garden and choose not to enter. Our customers report that neighbour’s cats tend to choose not to enter their gardens because they cannot see an escape. If you are leaving your garden unsupervised while going on holiday for instance, it is a good idea to leave an escape route for any cats that might enter (a wheelie bin against the fence is a good solution).

Cats are agile and can easily scale fences or walls that are 1.8m+ from ground height. Some people try to train their cat to stay in the garden to keep them safe but the most effective solution is to use a cat fence barrier around the perimter of your garden, enabling you to sit back and enjoy the garden with your cats, safe in the knowledge that they can't wander.

A cat proof barrier should be at least 1.8m from the highest leap point. If you have raised flower beds or garden furniture, you will need to maintain a distance of 1.8m from them. ProtectaPet offer a range of modular cat fencing components that enables you to cat proof fences of all heights.

If a tree trunk or branch is within 6ft/1.8m of the boundary, it will require a cat barrier. Depending on the girth of the trunk and the proximity to the boundary, there are multiple options. Review our handy blog for an overview.