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- Indoor-only cats tend to need extra entertainment and incentive to stay physically active.
- Our top pick, the CatastrophiCreations Cat Mod Garden Complex, encourages your cat to climb, perch, play, and lounge all while safely indoors.
In many cases, keeping cats indoors helps to keep them safe, especially if you live in urban areas or locations with predators, such as coyotes.
While cats tend to do just fine indoors, there are some issues that occur, such as boredom and obesity. Houses aren't designed with a cat's needs and instincts in mind, but by introducing products to keep your indoor cat entertained, you can make your cat happier and healthier.
Cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy refers to this process as "catification." According to Galaxy, introducing changes that cater to your cat's deep-rooted instincts can make your home feline-friendly. The goal is to replicate aspects of a cat's life in the wild by introducing spaces where they can get up off of the floor and perch, areas where they can climb and jump, and areas where they can play and hunt.
The products in this guide are all designed to keep your cat entertained. You'll find products that let your cat climb, perch, lounge, and soak up the sun in your windows. Some of these products even allow your indoor-only cat to safely enjoy some time outside. By encouraging play and movement, these products can help to keep your cat healthy and happy, avoiding boredom which can lead to overeating and behavioral issues.
Here are the best products to keep your indoor cat entertained:
- Best cat complex: CatastrophiCreations Cat Mod Garden Complex
- Best cat window perch: K& H Kitty Sill Deluxe with Removable Bolster
- Best cat tree: Kitty Mansions Amazon Green Cat Tree
- Best cat playground for outside: Outback Jack Kitty Compound
- Best outdoor cat enclosure: Pawhut Large Wooden Outdoor Cat Enclosure
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