{"id":6159,"date":"2020-09-25T14:25:02","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T14:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petz.co.uk\/?page_id=6159"},"modified":"2026-03-03T12:40:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T12:40:22","slug":"best-cat-enclosure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.petz.uk\/best-cat-enclosure\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat Enclosures (Catio)"},"content":{"rendered":"

A catio is a portmanteau of ‘cat patio’, an outdoor cat enclosure that provides safety and enrichment. Your cat will still get fresh air and exercise, but won\u2019t be able to roam too far.<\/p>\n

They’re mostly used by people who have indoor cats but who want the cats to get fresh air. They have space to explore, without damaging your home.<\/p>\n

A catio can either attach to your home, be freestanding in your garden or be fitted to a balcony. Access can be granted through an open door or window, or through a cat flap<\/a> if you want to give them a bit more free rein (and prevent cold draughts!)<\/p>\n

It allows your cat a sensory experience they otherwise wouldn\u2019t have, whether you can\u2019t allow them out because of where you live or because of medical conditions such as FIV<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When choosing a catio, there is a lot to consider. You need to think about the space you can afford to give to the enclosure, as well as the material. Wood will drill into the brickwork of a house easier than metal, yet metal needs less upkeep.<\/p>\n

Below are the best catios and outdoor cat enclosures available to buy online, in various sizes and for various uses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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