How Much Indoor Space Does A Cat Need To Be Happy?
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How much living space does a cat need to be happy? The answer might surprise you!
In this material we’ll talk about your cat’s need as it relates to living space and how too much square feet can leave your cat feeling vulnerable and anxious.
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No mega homes for kitty!!
Put yourselve in there paws. Size doesn't matter.
Great advice!!! Thanks.
Salutations 💌
This makes so much sense and is so helpful. I have two cats - one is 13 and the other is 4 (both are rescues). For awhile we lived in an apartment that felt a bit cramped. We noticed that one of the cats was peeing outside of the litter box. We were worried it was our older cat and she might be having some health issues, so we had planned a trip to the vet. Before our vet appointment though I had caught our younger cat in the act and then scheduled for him to get looked at instead. The vet commented how everything seemed fine and that our little guy might just be over stimulated or anxious about something. They asked how I kept the litter box and I admitted that I’d clean it every other day (we had two litter boxes - one for each cat). The vet said that was more than enough so it likely was anxiety related. Anyways I went to cleaning the litter twice a day just to be safe (figured that maybe it wasn’t to his standards in cleanliness and maybe that was making him anxious). I however found him still peeing outside the box. So sadly we just dealt with it. The vet recommended some products for us but nothing seemed to work. A month ago my fiancé and I had finally saved up to afford a bigger, nicer apartment. We’ve been here for a month now and have only seen one accident. On move in day the little guy was very stressed out and he peed on the bathroom floor - understandable since moving is stressful and you can’t really communicate that to a cat. He was a bit shyer than usual the following days, but he’s come out of his shell a lot and seems much happier. He’s investigated all the new spaces and seems much happier here - rolling around, playing more, cuddling more, and best of all using the litter box properly. I hadn’t realized how much space or lack of space truly affects their behavior and mental state. It makes so much sense though when you think about it. If you were stuck in a cramped box for days you’d get sick and tired of it, possibly even have a meltdown if you have a fear of small space. However on the other hand too much space can make you feel vulnerable and like you don’t have anywhere to hide/any safe spaces. This video was so helpful and thank you for helping me realize the reason my cat was having such bad anxiety
Thanks for sharing!
You're very welcome.
There's other reasons for going out of their box,. The VET should of told you!!!! It could be kidneys. UTI, UTO --- which my male cat died of!!! Have him see other VET , or pet behavior tech !!! Yes , they insist on clean litter area!!! I thought everyone knew that,. I have to check my baby's box 2-3 times a day !!! she has had slip ups , but we live in small apt. And l.need to get more stuff to my storage area and DONATIONS to a thrift shop , shelter place for people or church doing a rummage sale !!! PAY it forward!!!! 🙀😼😻😹
@@helaberger4018 I’m sorry for you and to hear about your cat. The vet did tests to make sure it wasn’t a kidney issue, UTI, and several other things, so the only thing they could come up with was anxiety. I do clean the litter daily so that wasn’t the problem either
I am so happy I came across this video! It looks like I will be moving from a 2br into a studio with my 2 cats and I was worried that they would be unhappy. But, what you are saying makes sense. Cats do like to hid in boxes and such so maybe they will be even happier in a smaller space than a bigger one. I hadn't thought of it that way. Im just so happy that it looks like i have found a new place and i'll be able keep my kitty babies! (Well, okay a 2 year old and a 3 year old lol.) It is icing on the cake that perhaps they will be even happier than they are now!
i have 1 cat, and 25 square meters so share between us.
She's now resting in the window post next to her cat grass, looking down on her little kingdom underneath her from the 4th floor
My MC mix and I had to move into a 400 sq ft Apt for 4 years ugh.We both made it through the ordeal ok, now we're in a 2 bd Apt. and we couldn't be more pleased. He has his own closet LoL. Also he now can lay out on the patio. He's such a good boy, he never goes more than 30 ft from the door. I feel better that he can get some fresh air now.
Lol. Mine is a stranger outside of feeding time in summer early autumn and late spring. Only when the cold sets in does he spend quality time indoors but only an hour or two by choice. Once he's had a warm nap and socialised for a bit he's off. Only thing that keeps him indoors for prolonged periods is rain or the threat of rain.
My senior kitty needed emergency surgery to remove bladder stones. For recovery they told me to keep him confined to a 6x6 foot area for 2 weeks. I put him in the master suite, probably 20x20. He had the cone of shame! He was a good sport for about 11 days. He removed his cone and started ruling the house again.
After my girl got her cone off she attacked it. Dragged it around biting it and smacking it. Wonder why they made her wear cone and not her daughter or any of her six sons? She was almost 3 when she had surgery and they told me it was mandatory. With her daughter and sons they said they didn’t need it.
Can't agree about the studio apartment. When my daughter moved from one to a one-bedroom, her cat did a happy dance off and on for days.
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That doesn’t mean the cat was miserable before
Maybe the cat was used to more space? Hope all goes well.
Until 2014, I had two cats in a >500 sq ft studio. They had plenty of high spots and a large window in the living space and a smaller one with a ledge in the kitchen. They seemed to like it just fine.
@@smittykins that's good to hear. I have a 37qr meter flat and like to get two kittens. I will as you did put high places for them. I'm planning on living here for another 2 years and then I'll get a bigger place. Did you have one or two cats if I may ask? I feel they won't be so alone when I'm long hours at work.
When I moved from a small space to a house Tigger ran for days. Almost all of my cats love to run the length of the house. They all have their own favorite nesting spots, but they love space to play in.
Awww Tigger. My cats name is Tigger and he's a 8 year old ginger. He's a sweetie. Always used the litter box. Indoor cat only. 1 bedroom apartment. How old is your cat? Ginger?
@@jonogren5567 Sorry to say my Tigger has been gone for about 6yrs now, but she was amazing. I still have 6 cats. They are indoors only also. Yes she was a ginger. I have one ginger now also a boy named Tanner.
@@mamacat2049 thanks. RIP to your sweet cat.
I have 10 cats, one is Mr Tiger.
@@NiceMuslimLady cool. How old.
We live in a little apartment but my cat loves it he loves the living room because there’s a lot of things to climb it has a big window 2 couches and something where he can jump and sleep. He sometimes asks me to go to the balcony I go with him he likes to hear the dogs bark and birds. He loves to be in this hole where his furniture is too. He loves to be in small places though and loves to play with his laser. I figured maybe that why when I take him to the hall he gets scared and wants to go in! Btw my cat is a Bombay cat. If you have just one cat you can live in a little apartment like me but with some toys and furniture or some windows cause let me tell you cats like windows I haven’t seen one cat not liking windows. And he also loves climbing and going into boxes and shopping bags lol I sometimes laugh. I love my Bombay friend way too much. He sleep on top of me sometimes lol.
Thank you. This makes me feel better. I was questioning the space of our home. But they are fine.
It's always important (on most every subject/issue) to attempt to put yourself in your cat's position. Once you do that so many things begin to make a bit more sense. We look at tight spaces as cramped. Your cat looks at a tight space as security. At least 9 times out of 10. :-)
My rescue barn cat loves to explore the top and main floors and garage, but especially the basement of his house.
The basement satellite rooms have unfinished ceilings while the great room is finished.
He climbs up between the rafters in one room, walks above the ceiling and comes out between the rafters in another room.
Thank you for the information
His younger, unrelated sibling want to play with him so much. I made sure to keep them from playing until the both got a check up from the vet.
I live in a small 3 room apartment and have a skittish and active 6 year old Maine Coon cat. She used to always be up to some kind of shenanigans. Then I got her a 6’ cat tree a few years ago and put it by her window. That stopped the majority of the misbehavior. I don’t bother her when she’s on it, that is her space. I also spend more time playing with her and giving her more affection. She hardly ever misbehaves anymore.
Mine was by the window too until chasing and rough housing resulted in a broken cracked window. They ran and hit it with such force it rocked into the window and cracked it
@@waltersobchak7275 😁😆😅😂🤣 yeah I’ve seen mine wobbling when Eliana ran into the room, leapt onto it and jumped to a high perch. My cat tree came with hardware to attach the tree to a wall but that obviously doesn’t work for windows. I’m sorry for your window. I know they’re not cheap.
@@HALee- mine is a result of the surgeries. Only downside. Makes mine fatter and definitely more clumsy. Clumsiness could be a direct result of the fast weight gain. They probably eat less and double the size. In just three months. Although it made their fur so soft.
@@waltersobchak7275 I sure do love long, silky, soft kitty fur❣️❣️❣️❣️
Absolutely love your videos and commentary 😽 ❤️
This was exactly what I needed! Thanks 🥰
You're very welcome. Thank you for watching!
07:50 - I wish my cat would bolt out of the window he uses as his main entry/exit point. He likes to stop in the window and look around for up to a couple of minutes surveying the area. He could do so just as well if not better on the ledge outside the window - wider viewing angle. Its not an issue in summer but in winter it gets on my last nerve as I feel all the warmth escaping and the chill pouring in.
Both are doing so well now!
So happy for this video because my roomate starts slamming doors and stuff in the kitchen if her cats don’t get one day in the living area. (She doesn’t ever let me know when a good time is and excepts me to read her mind)
I moved from 650sq ft to 1500sq ft and my 2 cats are so much more happy. They also have huge windows for their entertainment. I have a fenced in backyard but they refuse to leave the house. I've tried many times.
And they've claimed my meditation room as their own.
I probably need to get rid of some of the clutter. I'm not a total packrat, but I would appreciate a little more space l, and it might provide a few more 'ledges' for my kitties to hang out.
Otherwise, small and cozy spots are nice for cats, but they usually enjoy being in the same room with their cat parents, just as long as it isn't too much of a health hazard for them.
So my 25m2 (270Sq. ft) studio apt on the 4th flour is plenty enough space for a kittie?
Thank you, It all make sense know.
Vertical space can definitely make up for lack of floor space for a cat.
Thank you for the information I have two cats
700th like from me :D I really like your accent btw :( Keep up the work
Great tips. Thank you.
Great information as always! Thank you!!
You're very welcome. Always happy to provide advice. Thank you for watching.
@@SeniorCatWellness Nearly all the "Behaviourists" recommend playing w/ your cat is daily, getting them a variety of toys but only having some out at any one time, as, they love variety. Also get puzzles like a ball track etc. It keeps their little minds sharp& more importantly, busy trying to work out where the robot mouse is going, or the laser "spot" or, which item the treat is in, etc. That keeps them from being bored, & getting into mischief. ( Curiosity is good & bad, & as much part of your cat as the hunting instinct, or in other words, it's part of their DNA. 😊🙄🥰🤭 Good luck , all.
yo man , would you like to test our cat rolling ninja toy ? it's definitely a funny toy for your cat
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As long as they can go outside
Lots of bad things outside though. Cane toads and rattlesnakes just to name two which have about ended mines lives. Also vehicles and mean people. The latter being the worst
@@waltersobchak7275 I agree with the mean people, especially if the kitty is black.....and especially in October. Because honestly, most people SUCK 😿
@@halo218813 mean people who are mean to, and hurt cats get thoroughly ventilated in my neck of the woods. I’m sorry but my cats lives mean more to me than 90% of the people I know. I may be crazy though. I seen s a guy who looked like me but wasn’t me physically assault another man who hit and killed a random cat on the hard road . The guy had said it was an accident, and it was. Although the guy was going much to fast. If he had been going speed limit or near it he may have been able to avoid it altogether. So for that he got his eyeball swole shut. The guy came back with a firearm he had in his glove box, and the guy who resembled me had to retreat…..fast.
@@waltersobchak7275 toads?
What would a poor cat do in a place like "The Shining's " Overlook Hotel ? 🤣🤣
I'm sure he would find room 217 quite comfortable.
Wouldn't see it for days!
Is the cat named Grady? You've always been the caretaker... :-)
@@SeniorCatWellness he is a very willful boy. He gets it from his mother.
@@waltersobchak7275 you are probably the most debonair suave owl in existence. Your wit and humor are unmatched.
2:24 before starting the video. Really long intro. I almost didn't make it. Stupid!
your intro is the worst. seriously - 30 seconds of crap and for what?, but good video thanks
Take a look at the videos of Finn the forest cat when he is taken to the forest to roam. THERE is a happy cat! Keeping a cat indoors all the time is animal abuse. Cats will "exist" in a small area and "seem" to be happy, but DEFINITELY prefer to have roaming room. My cats spend about half the night outdoors and then come inside to sleep. This guy is trying to justify keeping his cat confined.
Maybe one night your cat won't come home, a victim of a car, larger animal or a sick human being. My cats do way more than just exist in our house and we couldn’t be happier.
@@deborahfarber6507 Mine too 😺
Unless you live in the city, near busy streets.
With all the hazards out doors, its irresponsible to let a cat roam when
they live in your home with you. I don't understand that at all. Your cat could fall victim to man-made Hazards like cars, other larger predatory animals, sickness, FLEAS and parasites, get bit by something with rabies, and any number of things.
@@playlists5643 If you yourself go out all kinds of things could happen to you too! Ideally, you should go outdoors only if you absolutely have to! Fear can become a psychosis that can destroy your life.
@@deborahfarber6507 I have my cats for THEIR happy life, not MINE! I lost two beautiful loving cats to a sick neighbor with a pellet gun. Devastating. But my current cats have free access to outside with their cat doors. If they wanted to be indoors cats they would stay indoors. They spend about half their time outside.