It is possible to make a cat's life comfortable without significant financial investments. To do this, it is enough to make all the necessary elements from available tools. The pet will be happy with a scratching post, a place to rest, homemade toys.
A cat in a house is not only a joy and an opportunity to have fun, but also the need to properly organize the space in the house. You don't need to buy everything you need to organize your cat's life in special pet stores. There are products that are easy to make yourself. Life hacks will help organize the right conditions for a pet's life
Give your cat a resting place
To do this, you need to take 4 small tables purchased from IKEA, rope, screws and brackets. First, fix the tables one on top of the other with the brackets. Try to hold the elements together very tightly. The lower table should lie on the table top, not on the legs. Wrap the last with twine. This will allow you to make a climbing frame with a scratching post.
Forget about the bad smell from the tray forever
Most of all, pet owners are annoyed by the presence of an unpleasant odor in the apartment. It can be dealt with by adding a green tea leaf to the litter tray. If that doesn't work, change the last one or add some regular baking soda. It is able to neutralize substances found in the urine of cats.
Protect your upholstered furniture from pet's claws
Make a spray that will stop the urge to climb into your favorite chair. For this you need:
- spray bottle;
- some liquid soap;
- eucalyptus oil;
- water.
The bottle should be filled up to ¾ part with water. Add a clear liquid and 10 drops of oils. Shake everything well until smooth. Spray areas in the apartment where you do not want the cat to appear.
Protect flowers from the cat
Animals often dig into the ground with plants. Sometimes they are used instead of a toilet. This can be avoided by organizing insurmountable obstacles in front of the cat. These can be ordinary cones, large rubble or stones. Some owners use decorative elements not only to prevent scattering of earth throughout the apartment, but also to give the plants a beautiful appearance.
Protect the wires
If you do not want your pet to play with the wires, spray them with a means to scare away cats. Check that they are de-energized at this point. You can just use corrugated tubes for protection.
Make your balcony safe
Buy a walking veranda that can be installed and mounted on windows or balconies. If you want to create a safe place to walk, you can:
- design a walking complex with your own hands;
- use a spacious dog cage;
- close the inner perimeter of the balcony with a fence.
Make a flea repellent
To make it you will need:
- spray bottle;
- 2 glasses of water;
- 2 tablespoons of witch hazel tincture;
- 1 lemon;
- a tablespoon of dried lavender.
Mix all components except witch hazel, hold on low heat for 30 minutes. When the water has cooled, pass through a colander. Add remaining ingredient.
Organize a scratching post
The cheapest option is to find a small stump of deciduous tree, clean the bark with a coarse brush, dry the log and fix it on a stand. You can make a scratching post from burlap or corrugated cardboard. They should be hung near upholstered furniture, then the animal will quickly understand that it is not necessary to sharpen its claws on the sofa.
Make toys for your cat
Plastic kinder eggs, threads, sticks or small feathers can be used. Any cat will be pleased if you please him with a homemade fishing rod made of rope, a stick and a small toy tied to the rope.
Set up your play area
The easiest way is to make cardboard houses with various tunnels. The boxes can be borrowed for free at any store. Place a ladder in a corner for your cat to climb. Have your child decorate the play area.
How to provide water treatments safely for yourself and your cat
Do not neglect to trim your nails before washing. You should play with the cat in advance so that it relaxes and gets tired as much as possible, but do not feed it. You need to lower the animal into the water gradually. Pour water in advance so that the pet is not afraid all the time. For kittens, you need to fill the sink, not the bath. You can buy a special cover (straitjacket) that allows you to wash your cat without any problems. Don't forget to rinse your muzzle too.
Learn about your pet's body language so you can understand it
Look at the animal:
- position on the side or stomach, breathing even - rest;
- slight twitching of the ears or tail, focused gaze - curiosity;
- Keeping the tail close to the body or waving it up and down is alertness.
Remove wool from furniture
It is enough to walk with your hand in a rubber glove on sofas, armchairs and beds to collect all the wool. If it is not removed from the pile of the upholstery, you can use ordinary thick stationery tape. It needs to be glued on and removed quickly. To reduce the amount of hair, brush your cat twice a day.
If there is a cat and a dog at home
Place the cat bowl above. She can easily jump to her, while the dog will not interfere with her eating. The bowl can be made with a chain or decorative string. The same can be done with the drinker.
For cats who like to lie down on their knees
If your pet loves to sleep on your lap, take your old jeans and stuff your old sweater or pillow into them. Place the resulting toy against the wall. This place will very quickly become a favorite for a cat. Moreover, it is quite easy to wash it.
Treat your cat with a cozy hut or hammock
The first will require three branches and a piece of thick fabric. Connect the branches at the top together with the material. Tie up with rope. Throw a soft piece of fabric on the floor, put a hut on top.
Set up a hammock for sleeping in a couple of minutes
A hammock is no less easy to make. The fabric of the desired size is stretched between the four legs of a chair or table.
Relieve your pet during molting
To make the cat comfortable, connect two brushes in the middle, use a wire to attach to the base. If necessary, the animal will be able to climb into the arch, scratch its back.
If the animal has relieved itself on the carpet
It is best to use special odor sprays. If they are not at hand, then baking soda, vinegar and hydrogen peroxide will do. First, blot the area with a dry cloth, cover with vinegar diluted with water in a 1: 1 ratio. When it's dry, sprinkle baking soda on the stain and spray with hydrogen peroxide. Then it remains to collect the remains of the soda with a vacuum cleaner.
Keep water out of your ears
When washing, there is always a risk of water getting into the ears. It is easy to avoid this if you use a regular plastic cap during water procedures. Get the animal accustomed to it gradually, otherwise polyethylene will become additional stress during bathing.
Clean wool with white clay
Everyone knows that it is impossible to bathe animals often. It is easy to restore the shine of the coat by treating it with white clay. It additionally possesses anti-inflammatory properties and collects fat from wool well. This should be done on the street, because otherwise the whole apartment will be covered in white dust.
Take your favorite food for a walk
With it, you can easily show your cat how to get home. Let her follow you in search of a treat. For a faster effect, the animal must be hungry.
If a cat eats flowers
Plants can be protected not only with obstacles. Use terrariums. They are quite heavy, so the animal will not be able to knock them over. And the flowers will be quite comfortable in them. Cover the top of the flowers with such containers.
Build a seating area on the windowsill
It should be quite high so that the cat can watch what is happening on the street. To do this, you can use a seat from a broken chair or a blanket folded several times.
Grow special grass
The seeds can be purchased from Chinese online stores. Pets also eat oats with great love. This approach will allow you to save a significant part of your money on vitamins and improve the health of your beloved pet.
