Having a cat in a small apartment is easy with enrichment. Cats require daily play, cat-friendly furniture, a clean litter box, and healthy food in all living spaces.
Here’s how to make your small apartment cat-friendly:
- Play with your cat daily
- Get cat-friendly furniture that takes up vertical space
- Put your cat’s litter box in a quiet space
- Transition your cat to healthy food
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Play with your cat daily
Playing with your cat daily provides exercise and mental stimulation.
Daily play can prevent stress and boredom. And it’s a great bonding activity!
All cats need daily exercise (play) regardless of your small space.
“My cat isn’t interested in playing” is the most common excuse I hear.
Wild cats spend most of their day hunting (exercise and stimulation).
We need to play with our apartment cats since they don’t hunt.
Playing with your cat is easy and very fun!
Jericho’s favorite cat toys are rabbit fur, wool chase balls, and Matatabi sticks.
I’ve found that cats like toys made with natural materials the most.
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Get cat-friendly furniture that takes up vertical space
Cat furniture that takes up vertical space is perfect for small apartments.
Jericho’s favorite cat ladder only takes up about 2′ of floor space.
Cat furniture provides enrichment in a small space.
Cats love to climb, perch, rest, and scratch.
The cat ladder satisfies all of these needs!
Put your cat’s furniture by the window for added entertainment.
A window perch is excellent for small apartments too.
Cats love watching over their territory. Even if your view stinks.
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Put your cat’s litter box in a quiet space
Cats prefer and deserve a quiet, clean place to do their business.
Many cats refuse the litter box simply because they aren’t comfortable using it.
Cats do not want to climb through a messy closet to get to their bathroom.
Most cats also prefer hoodless boxes. They like the open space to dig and turn around in the box.
Hooded boxes also trap smells inside.
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Transition your cat to healthy food
We are what we eat. And unfortunately, most commercial cat food is not what it seems.
Dry food (no matter who makes it) is not appropriate for any cat.
Feeding your cat dry food only dehydrates him from the inside out.
Water (moisture) is the most important nutrient.
The cat’s natural prey is 70-80% moisture. Dry food is only 10% moisture.
“My cat is too picky” is the #1 complaint I get.
That’s why my cat food transition plan is specifically formulated for picky cats.
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Raised Right is only suitable for adult cats. Use code PETS20 for 20% off.
Use code CATICLES for $5 off your first box.
Shop best raw cat food:
Darwin’s is complete and balanced as is. Tell them about your cat and get 10 lbs of food for just $14.95!
They also sell a CKD support diet (not eligible for new customer discount).
Quest is complete freeze-dried raw for all life stages. Use code JESSCATICLES for 20% off.
Viva Raw Complete for cats is complete for all life stages. Their pure blends are the perfect base for homemade cat food. Use this link for 20% off. Check out my Viva Raw page for instructions.
Hare Today is for more experienced raw feeders. Buy meat, bones, and organs chubs plus Alnutrin for meat and bone and fish oil supplements. Use my PDF guide for instructions.
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Only Natural Pet sells freeze-dried raw foods. Freeze-dried raw is a very easy way to transition from dry or wet food.
Check out cat food reviews for more options.
Final thoughts on having a cat in a small apartment
Cats can be happy living in a small apartment.
As long as you play with your cat daily, provide cat-friendly furniture, keep a clean litter box, and feed healthy food.
These are natural needs of all cats regardless of the space in which they live.
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