What’s It Like Having 3 Cats in a Studio Apartment?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ย. 2024
- 3 cats in a small studio apartment. Sounds pretty intense. Sometimes I wonder how it got to this point, but here I am: I am a man with 3 cats. One Bengal named Latte, a Russian Blue named Ash, and a Scottish-Straight named Rosie.
This video is for anybody that's thinking of adding an extra cat or two but is nervous if their accommodations can handle it.
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I'm envisioning moving into a studio with two cats within the next year - your video gives me hope! I really applaud you for your inventiveness and kindness to your lovely animals!
Thanks for your kind comment! I'm sure everything will work out. There's something charming about being in an intimate space with your cats!
I have a 2 bedroom with 3 cats and cat poles in corners and shelves for cat highways is a great idea so they can walk around up high having their own territory. I always make some play time together. I use long plastic clear bins to keep in the hallways away from living area
Also a robot vacuum. Clay litter, walnut and wheat litter are their favorites. One prefers high sides.
Lots of little hang out spots. Cozy spot to hang near a window. My 3 cats are super happy and close. Although, one eats kibble only, one kibble and wet food and one only wet food or he vomits.
I will add a wheel! I recommend cat highways and creating leisure places for them over fridge for instance or on high shelves that lets them walk along walls. It sometimes keep them out of my way. Fish tank entertainment for them is nice too.
Those wheels are $800 in Canada due to shipping.
Switching from traditional cat litter to natural wood pellets has been life changing for us! And we easily got our 13 year old cat to switch in two days! Healthier for us and the cat, no strewn litter, easy clean up and no lingering smell!
Me too!!! Cat's best is a good option!
Dude congrats u rescued 3 cats and you are doing amazing!! U are an inspiration 👍🏼💜
Kyanne Summer Thank you for such a kind comment! Unexpectedly a fourth joined my family. Do you have cats as well?
I love people who love cats, a months ago we adopted a young cat mom who had 7 kittens and they are all adopted too😊
My boyfriend unexpectedly rescued 3 cats and just got a one bedroom apartment! I learned a lot of tips for him :) thanks!
I love how the Bengal is very seriously considering attacking Rosie at the 8:00 mark.....and she KNOWS IT. LOL!!!!
My favorite moment was watching your white cat walk on the white wheel against a white wall. That was beautiful! Thank you for sharing your tips on owning multiple cats. I got two new kittens two weeks ago and now own three cats myself. I found this video helpful and relatable! I have one girl and two boys also.
I know your apartment's pretty tiny but personally I wouldn't mind living in some place similar. Overall has a really nice and cosy feel to it and I love it and your cats, too
I would definitely recommend changing their dry food for a high quality wet food as it’s a lot better for them.
agreed, those beautiful cats would have amazing, luminous coats on a raw diet. My 2 boys shine like lacquer, less shedding and the litter is not stinky 😻😻
There is little evidence that dry food is inherently bad for cats, but certainly any good diet should have at least around 50% wet food. As long as both dry and wet foods are of good quality. People worry a lot about carbs but studies have not found much evidence that carbs from starches in the amount present in dry food is a risk factor, and there's some evidence high fat diets actually decrease the insulin response in cats. It's probably best to feed your cats a variety of high quality foods that you find they tolerate well and enjoy through testing
dry food is more like a snack, im sure he feeds them wet food as well
Hey I'm planning to rescue 3 or more cats in my studio apartment too! Thanks for making this video! 💛
love seeing how relaxed and safe your cats feel by seeing them laying on their backs and exposing their stomachs. pretty rare to see several cats do that when not just trying to tempt a person into playing with them. :)
hello from california! i've now watched the majority of your videos, good stuff! videography is nice, the audio is nice, the narration and overall content is concise and digestible. i think your channel has good potential for rapid growth -- lots of young people with cats living in small apartments who want to keep their security deposit (not drilling a bunch of holes in the walls) will find this channel very relevant.
your video style reminds me of @JunsKitchen. I think you're well on your way to youtube stardom.
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- some guy on the internet
Thanks so much for taking the time to write this kind comment! I still have lots to improve but I'll try my best to continue to put out interesting content!
Those cats look very happy. U R doing an amazing job.
There is a kitty liter called pretty liter and you can live in a studio with a liter box and there will be no smell. It’s absolutely amazing. You should check it out. Anyway, you’ve done an amazing job with your cats. They are treated like kings and queens! It’s amazing to see because there isn’t alot of people like you out there. Many blessings.
Thank you so much for sharing. I am in the process of moving into a studio apartment and little bit worried bringing my 5 cats. I would never leave them behind.
I have moved to a loft studio and wasn’t sure about taking my two kittens and worried there was not enough space. You have reassured me that I can adapt and make sure that they are active and happy. You have also made me happy as I can now re unite with my kittens. Thank you so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️🦋
Just found your vids today and soon I'm going to move to an apartment where there's big windows but no balcony so this really help and inspiring! Thank you so much 😄 I have 4 fur babies
Thanks for your encouraging comment!
Thank you so much for posting this. I really enjoyed watching this and now feel confident that I can give another cat a great new home!
Iy looks great
Switch to wood litter bro I live in a similar flat and I find wood litter to be more clean ♥️
You're absolutely right! I made the switch a couple months back and have never looked back. No more litter tracking :D!
@@monsieurtn what is the best combination of litter and litter box to avoid the bad smell? Thank you the answer in advance.
@@SinnMaschine Thanks for asking! I published a really detailed guide on pine litter and the litter box to use here: monsieurtn.com/the-complete-guide-to-pine-litter/#What%E2%80%99s_the_Best_Litter_Box_for_Pine_Litter
-- Look at the table of contents to easily find the part that you need!
@@monsieurtn But Pine is poisonous to Cats. Why would they make a little out of it?
Three beautiful cats! Your videos help. I live in a small apartment, and I'm thinking of adopting 2 cats, as I'm away for about 9-10 hours 4-5 days a week. Thank you for sharing 🙂
I really love your filming style. It’s relaxing and looks very nice. Also your cats are beautiful! We live in a smallish space as well and are welcoming home a second cat soon, to keep my current cat occupied and social while we are at work. Thank you for sharing your life! Your tips are helpful
Thanks! It means a lot to me! I hope your introduction goes well and feel free to ask questions if you need it!
Ahhh!!! So happy I came across this - I'm considering moving to SK with my 3 cats, and was soooo worried about accommodation - but this has definitely helped ease my fears a bit!!! Thank you! 💖
I really like your home! Even with the little space you utilized it so well to make sure that there are no unneccessary stuff strewn around and your placement for each of the items so it looks neat and everything fits nicely without consuming too much space ^^
Lobe those window hammocks
We use Equine Fresh Pellet Bedding 40 lb for $5.99! The cats love it, it stops them from tracking bits around your house and through your bed, and it holds smells really well. We don’t even smell them anymore!
Thanks for your comment! I am a big believer in pine litter now as well! There's no other litter type that I will use. I only wished that I found out about it sooner. Is it the same for you?
@DJColdCuts Thanks for the reply! I am using a hooded litter box with a sifting pan at the bottom! It's in the litter box section of this article!
monsieurtn.com/the-complete-guide-to-pine-litter/
I am glad I found this video! We just added a new kitten to our family and we have a super small space, 🙏
Thanks! Hopefully my videos have been useful for you!
The video was so well made! Good job :).
Thanks for your comment! This was one of my first videos on TH-cam and there were a lot of mistakes but I’m so happy you liked it!!
Oh, your Russian Blue surprised me, he reminded me of my kitty. She passed this April 9th. I miss her. You have sweet kitties ❤
Your cats are absolutely gorgeous. I love how all three are different.
5:44 happy kitty
I recommend if you want to get rid of the smell use a bit of baking soda and helps a lot
Funny that you mentioned this because I have just started doing that! Pine litter + baking soda really helps a lot!
Thanks!
Wow your voice is extremely smooth. Adorable cats 😻
Thank you for making this video, my flat is a bit smaller than yours and different windows - but I'm not going to afford a bigger flat and you have given me lots of ideas for making it happen where I am... I don't want to only have one you see.
Those babies look so happy ❤
I bought a relatively decent sized apartment last year. At first it started out with me and my first cat, then I adopted another younger cat 3-4 months and last night I had a new visitor, an orange and white male cat about the same age as my second cat, so now I have three cats in this space. 😅
Appreciate them a lot though. They're awesome and I wasn't really a cat guy before my first cat. I also work from home in my own home recording studio so I'm around my cats most of the time. They're indoors completely.
Buying a new litter box tomorrow, will also be buying more cat trees and toys. It's definitely doable but three is the limit for me in an apartment.
You're cats look very happy. Thank you for sharing this video.
Looked into 3 into a studio. They are bonded
I loved your video. Thank you for rescuing those three beauties and thank you for a glimpse into their lives. Subscribed.
Just found your channel!! Love it❤️❤️❤️ Your cats are beautiful. We have 2 rag dolls and 2 rescues and they all get along!!
They are beautiful and well loved cats!
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Thanks for a great video. I thought I would share a couple things I found saved me LOADS of time.
For automated litterboxes, the best is Arm & Hammer Platinum SLIDE Easy Clean, Clumping Litter, Multi-Cat. It doesn't stick to the inside of self-cleaning litterboxes so you don't get caked on clay on the bottom or sides. With this litter it stays off the machine and dumps into the drawer leaving a clean litterbox. So you rarely have to remove the inside ball and clean it very often. Huge time saver and it doesn't track as much.
LITTER ROBOT 4- BE SURE TO GET A FENCE (prevents cats from kicking litter out)
LR4 for those living in the US is the best-automated litter robot, get the 3-year warranty as they just send out a new base if there are any problems. I know it is a fortune and is pretty big but when you think of it in terms of how much time you will save (especially with the litter listed above it pays for itself really quickly.). With the Slide Litter you rarely have to clean the ball. I always think about how much anything saves me in time so while it is a big investment it saves me hours a week messing with the litterbox. Litter Robot 4 is pretty much the only solid choice if you live in the US. Outside the US where service costs extra shipping it may be a toss-up with some of the knock off ones. But inside the US it's the best and only automated litter robot with real support.
AVOID LITTER ROBOT 3
Avoid the Litter Robot 3 as most of these have a known problem with the sensors and they are constant trouble but the V4 is worth every penny. Combined with the Arm & Hammer Platinum SLIDE Easy Clean, Clumping Litter you will rarely have to clean the ball. I just wipe it while it cycles and then I don't have to clean it very often. Arm & Hammer Platinum SLIDE Easy Clean, Clumping Litter, Multi-Cat is incredible b/c it slides off the bottom of the automated litter robot. Far less cleaning. I was shocked just how good it worked. You don't get the caked-up clay on the bottom or sides anymore which means you don't have to take it apart and clean the inside litter ball. Huge time savings and it doesn't track that bad.
Thank you for the video. I personally don’t think a small apartment is big enough to satisfy the needs of three cats.
Have you thought about putting up floating shelves? I live in a tiny bachelor and have pretty high walls so I have a huge shelf system since there's not much floor room. Lots of kitty space up there and super stimulating :) Not space I was using anyways haha
I would have loved to do the same! However unfortunately I don't think I'm allowed to drill any holes! Did you have to drill to put in the shelving system?
@@monsieurtn ah, at my current apartment I'm allowed to drill holes so I haven't had that issue here.
At my last place I built off of some solid wood beams with thin bases that stayed against the sides of the room, and built up high that way so that it would be sturdy but wouldn't use much floor space. It worked well but was hard to take apart when I had to leave
Not sure if you've solved the cat litter problem-- I found that placing the litter box in collapsible storage cubes help contain the litter sand, also I switched to wood pellet litter 'sand' which reduces the odors by 90% and the mess as well
Thank you for the comment! I actually discovered wood pellets almost right after I made this video ahahaha so I started recommending pine pellets in my other videos! But yes for anyone that is seeing this and isn't using pine pellets, I am totally in agreement.
Great Video! I love animals, happy your cats have a good life
3 gorgeous cats ❤️
Beautiful cats❤
I can't wait to get my place cat ready thanks a bunch bro
No problem! I'm glad it was helpful for you!
I have 11 cats in a 2 bedroom apartments..other then having to watch were u walk it's no biggie
Yay! I love your video! I have two cats right now, Peaches and Scream, and I adopted them as bonded pair kittens about a year ago. I feel like they want a friend other than the other, or me, so I'm looking at a tortie kitten named Lichen, and want to do research so everything goes okay. I'm nervous since cats, like introverts, don't always love change and new characters!
Yeah I rescued 9 domestic short hairs , whole nine yards shots, neutered, abortions from incest. Now down to 3 and they have incredible landscape to play, sleep inside heated basement in winter and AC in summer, they have everything cats can want and more, toys, snacks, real grass, fresh & dried catnip, filtered and rain water several varieties of wet food and two kinds of dry food, and give ‘em attention as much as I can but still nooooooooo, they’re bored but so is life and I feel good saving them. They’re about 7years old now and I love em
Zorro, Esmeralda, & Fonzi
I agree cats should have other cat friends ! .. that’s why I’m getting two boy cats
I also think that it's not impossible to live with more than 1 cat. I live in a small tow but the traffic is intensive and I have lost cats due to car incidents. It's horrible to lose a pet! So now I think it's better to have them inside most of the time.
Duh. Inside cats live a better life.
Leave em inside. Once they go outside they will always wanna be outside. But indoor cats can live every safe, happy and fulfilled lives with our help ans attention :)
I am so glad I found this. I live ina one room in SK too, and have been thinking about getting a second cat. I was so nervous, but looking forward to it!
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your videos + voice are sooo relaxing ^-^
They are so cute !!!!
this is such a peaceful video
Damn I’m new to your channel and I already enjoy it, btw I own 5 cats 😃
:O! Wow! Thanks! I'm a small channel but I'm happy it's been enjoyable!
Loved the cats and loved your presentation.....
I take my bicolour male rescue out every night on a harness and leash for walks because he gets restless in my 680 sq ft one-bedroom flat. My other cat, a female torby, is happy to stay indoors.
This was amazing lovly kitties.
I wanna catnap your bengal, she's too cute >:O
Thanks! Latte is a he, super handsome isn't he :D?
Use wood chips. No small, no mess.
The grey cat you have is identical to the cat I took in. It is small in size, I have been feeding it for months in hopes of bringing in in the winter.
You are teaching me awesome things about cats. But when we play th
Lovely cats, clean home
I live in a very smal house with 7 dogs and 8 cats and its no Problem too.But I have a big back Yard where the dogs can run and play.
When we play he constantly gets me with his claw's.
Really looking forward to adopting a kitten born in a farm for my 2 year old buddy, he was also adopted but from the shelter, ive never had 2 cats at once, honestly im really nervous due to also the amount of money that ill have to put in to get the kitten his first few vet visits, wish me luck, your video really gave me hope for my nervousness over the space!❤️❤️
Wood pellets or newspaper pellets is your answer my friend for the tracking
Hi! Definitely pine(wood) litter! I’ll never use another litter type for my small apartment!
Thanks for your comment
Thank you
BTW... What brand is the exercise wheel? I love it b/c it is white and doesn't have carpet where my cats get their claws snagged.
when u go to work out out a bowl of white vinegard..it will absorb the pet odour
That's an interesting tip! I know vinegar gets rid of bad smells but I never thought about it for pet odors! Thanks!
If you haven't already, switch to wood pellets! No tracking and sooo cheap (sorry to self promote but I did make a video on it!)
Hi! No problem you're absolutely right! I switched soon after I made this video. Thanks for your comment though!
I wanna get a second cat and also get or make stuff for the cat to be happier and active! Love the video btw.
Great video. Where did you get that large wheel at 6:08? Also, do you ever feel overwhelmed with 3 cats?
That wheel is from a company here in Korea! Unfortunately I couldn't find anything similar from western markets :( other than the ones that are usually advertised.
That's a good question! There are times when I'm working on something that have a lot of physical parts to assemble so they gang up on me and try to play with whatever is lying on the floor - this drives me a bit crazy hahaha. But otherwise no, usually they'll be on the 'cat wall' or hanging around just watching whatever is around them (until next play time of course).
Omg. I love your video and is so helpful. The only thing is I heard those robotic litter boxes can injure a cat if it starts too early by defect or other reason.
You don't need a cat tower, but your cats do.
I’m moving back in with my parents to save up for a house and I have 3 cats. I refuse to rehome/abandon them so I’m trying to figure out how to make one room work for all three of them. I have 6 litter boxes but I think I’ll have to go down to 3 and change them twice a day instead of every 3 days.
ur gray kitty looks exactly like mine noodle 😊🥰
they are beautiful, i have 4, its the vet bills that kill you tho
Latte... Niceeeee
Cute kitties 😻😻😻
I have 3 cats Kiki jullia and spooky and I also am living in a studio apartment! I got Kiki as a stray jullia from my aunt's friend and spooky from someone giving away kittens!
I don't have 3 food bowls because they all eat in one bowl and whenever it's empty Kiki comes up to me and makes me follow her to go fill it up and tomorrow I'm getting 2 more litter boxes and some cat toys and maybe a cat tunnel!
All three cats are gorgeous! How do they get into the “cave” on the wall above the wheel?
Ok, my fur baby is crying for my attention. Gotta go.
Thanks! They can access by going onto the hammocks on the window and they just climb on over to the cave!
Where did you get that wheel!!
Hi! It's a wheel made locally here in Korea that I purchased online. I'm sure there are quite similar wheels online on amazon maybe!
www.coupang.com/vp/products/175826079?itemId=502763151&vendorItemId=4283853413&isAddedCart=
This is the link if you want to see how it works!
theres a compagny named one fast cat.they sell these types of wheel
Nice cat video 👍🏽
Love your apartment! I am considering adopting a cat. Since your studio is so compact, I'm assuming you're not able to prevent them from getting near the door/area where outdoor shoes are stored? I'd like to keep that separate from them to keep things clean but I wonder if that's even possible lol. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thanks for your comment! Yeah unfortunately I can't prevent them from going there - even if I was able to put a gate there, most of them would probably try to jump over! Hahaha
I LOVE the wheel. I’ll take that over a cat tree any day.
The cat wheel was one of the best investments for sure, especially for my Bengal!
How much was it and where did you order it from? I feel like a wheel is something that all animal shelters should have in each cat room they have.
Hi! Sorry for the late reply but I got it here in Korea. They have so many models of cat wheels here in Korea. I don’t know why other countries only have one or two brands of cat wheels - it’s such a nice item for indoor cats to get their exercise throughout the day.
My guess would be because the average apartment size in the US is much bigger than a lot of European and Asian styles of apartments. And a LOT of people here let their cats outside as well, especially anywhere that’s not in a big city. So people probably don’t see the need for those cat wheels here. But I say, sometimes people don’t see the need for something until they are exposed to the idea of it. Now I’m not trying to encourage mass consumerism but there are many ideas that I have that I really see a need for that I’d LOVE to get produced that would REALLY help people and their pets.
On a side note, I do NOT agree with people letting their cats outside to freely roam. It’s not safe for them and it’s not fair to the native wildlife that already struggles to survive. I prefer for cats to be indoor only and to have access to a “catio” so they can enjoy the outdoors while also staying safe and it keeps them from being able to hunt.
Nice video.
Can you please tell me where you purchased your cat wheel from? & btw your apartment is amazing! 🐈 ❤️
Hi! I love this video, as someone who lives in a small apartment and just adopted a rescued cat, it's very helpful. How do you deal with litter box smells? I scoop twice a day but it's my biggest struggle so far. Also, the litter box is placed in my living room but I'm not so sure about leaving it there much longer.
What kind of litter do you have? I have a full arsenal of tools that I use for litter smells but the quick and summary is using a combination of Air Purifier with carbon filters, more ventilation, and Baking Soda/Coffee Grounds.
I have a full article about it here: monsieurtn.com/how-to-control-cat-odor-in-a-studio-apartment/
@@monsieurtn I'm using clay litter. The smell isn't super strong and it gets better when I open the windows, but you can notice a cat lives here. I'm going to read your article and try to implement some things to make it better, and maybe I should get used to the fact that litter smells, haha.
Yeah hahaha, I’ve been pretty satisfied with my litter box set up in my apartment right now. So it’s just working with what you got and optimizing it! Thanks for watching my videos!
Hello Nonsieur, I find this video very helpful. Thank you very much. I have two cats in a studio too. I have one question: how do they separate their territory from each other? I just move to this studio from a big house. My old cat seems frustrated about my bed taken by the young one since I do not have another room for young cat to sleep so he takes over my bed from the old cat. And after this the old cat seems less interested in playing with me.
Hi! I answered your question on Instagram!
Great video, its calming just by watching. I dont like watching video about a guy talking in my screen so your channel is perfect fit for me.
Is your cat all female? and all neutered?
Hi! Thanks for your comment! I have only one girl - she's the white one running on the wheel!
Yes they're all neutered or spayed!
@@monsieurtn then you got yourself whole of adorable boys!
@@monsieurtn I was in doubt before of males regarding their prideful behavior and urinating tendency.
But you might somehow encourage me a lil bit to consider male.
Yea Im about to pick my own child
How big is the apartment? M2? My apartment is 40 m2 and one cat. Carefully considering one more
really interesting.
I'im living in a 40 square mts apartment.
I'm thinking about adopting an adult cat, but I'm afraid my place is too small.
You can do it! How is the adult cat? If he’s socialized well it’s very easy to include him in your life!
That looks like 4 cats to me 👀
I enjoy your videos very much,,thankyou i i have three cats too ,yet not in a small apartment, i'm getting alot of ideas from your Channel,there are things as a cat mom i can do better. I'd like to say something about litter box that's important,i heard Jackson Galaxy say that robotic cat litter boxes,though very convinient,they are not very good idea for letting us know if a cat has some health issues,cause....how? It all gets mixed Up ,you don't actually see what cat actually does what or how,so....... If there is blood or a loose stool,how are you gonna know? It's importent to get a handle of those situatoons as soon as posible and take to vet. Apart from that,i love how you treet vyour cats and give a thought in to things 🌻✨
Where did you get the cat wheel? Loved the video
I also live in a small studio apartment which doesn't allow pets and I secretly adopted a stray cat which just given birth. I just bought her an open litter box and I don't know where shall I place it. I orginally placed it beside the bathroom door and near the sink which is the kitchen area and I moved it a few feet away under a plastic chair. What is the safest place to put it?