The most valuable thing for him in this purchase is the box. It is in the box that the cat prefers to spend time, ignoring the soft bed or cozy house.
Why do cats like boxes?
The cat is a predator. But its small size makes it easy prey for other predators. This leads to two lines of behavior.
First: the cat seeks shelter to hunt from ambush. The second: it looks for shelter where it can hide from another predator.
Therefore, cats like to be able to move quickly between shelters so that they can jump out of them in case of danger or rush after prey. Hence, the cat's dislike of human-designed houses.
Usually, they have a small hole, which makes it inconvenient to attack, escape in case of danger, and also to inspect the surroundings for the appearance of an enemy. In addition, the houses are hot and stuffy, and cats don't like it.
Despite the fact that, according to humans, cats are not always as invisible as they think, boxes give the pet a sense of invisibility, experts say.
Boxes, bags, bowls, and even a frying pan left unattended provide an ideal hiding place from which they can control their territory without being noticed (in their opinion). And it doesn't matter if the hiding place has a tail, paws, or even the cat itself sticking out of it.
How to replace the box?
If you want to please your pet with a house or bed that will look aesthetically pleasing in the interior, it is best to make it yourself. It is enough to decorate the box you like.
To do this, you can use fabric, adhesive wallpaper, or special sheets designed for decorating furniture. Don't make a "right" house from a human point of view. Observe your cat to understand where she likes to sleep.
Location is also important. Put the house where the cat sleeps most often. You can make several such houses, placing them around the apartment.
If the cat likes to sleep on a closet or windowsill, it may not want to sleep in a box in these places. A hill is a great place to look out. In these places, it is better to put a bed, cutting the box so that its sides are low and do not interfere with controlling the territory.
At the bottom, you should put an old scarf that the animal has long been fond of, or another thing that you are willing to sacrifice.
If you still want to buy a ready-made product, be guided by the same principles (freedom of movement, visibility, no suffocation inside).
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