How to Design Your Own Cat House

If you have an outdoor cat, or are providing homes for feral cats, then design them a house that will give them a place to get out of inclement weather. A cat house is not really any different from a small dog house. Use the basic dog house shape and design, sized for a cat. If you have experience building with wood, you can make the cat house based on your design. If not, consider buying a pre-built cat house, which can be found online.

Things You'll Need

  • Paper and pencil
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Instructions

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      Start with a basic dog house design, a cubical house environment with a peaked roof. Plan to use cedar wood for the project as cedar will help keep out fleas.

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      Design a smaller door that would typically be used on a dog house. For a cat house, use a small square or even a round opening that the cat will slip through. Cats like cozy openings.

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      Optionally, add a clear plastic door flap to the opening.

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      Cover the roof with shingles to weatherproof it. Seal the cedar planks to protect them from water damage. Line the inside of the house with indoor/outdoor carpet. With these things considered, the designing stage is finished.