How to Create a Cat-Friendly Home on a Budget
Simple, affordable ways to enrich your cat’s life without breaking the bank.
You don’t need to spend a fortune to create a home your cat loves. With a few clever choices and some budget-friendly products, you can keep your feline friend happy, active, and healthy every day.
Here are our top tips for making your home more cat-friendly on a budget.
1. Maximise vertical space
Cats love climbing and perching. Instead of expensive cat trees:
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Use sturdy shelves or bookcases (secured to the wall for safety)
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Place a soft blanket on top for a comfy lookout spot
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Rearrange furniture to create window views
2. Rotate toys to keep them fresh
Rather than buying new toys constantly:
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Store half their toys away and swap them out weekly
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DIY toys with safe household items, like crumpled paper balls or cardboard tubes
3. Invest in multifunctional products
Choose items that serve more than one purpose, like:
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Catit PIXI Fountains, which provide hydration and enrichment
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Catit Treat Balls, combining treats and play to keep them active
4. Create cosy hideaways
Cats love small, enclosed spaces. Save money by:
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Repurposing cardboard boxes with soft blankets
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Adding an old jumper to a quiet corner to create a comforting scent-based retreat
5. Use feeding time for enrichment
Food puzzles and slow feeders don’t need to be expensive:
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The Catit Senses Food Tree is affordable and durable, turning mealtimes into interactive play
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Scatter dry food around their play area for a natural “hunt”
6. Make scratching affordable
Protect your furniture by offering scratching options:
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Flat cardboard scratchers are budget-friendly and effective
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Sprinkle with catnip to encourage use
7. Buy quality where it counts
While budget options are great, investing in quality food and litter ensures:
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Better long-term health
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Fewer vet bills
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Less wastage from ineffective products
Happy cats, happy homes
Creating a cat-friendly environment doesn’t have to cost a lot. With a few thoughtful choices, you can enrich your cat’s life and keep them happy every day.
Explore our range of affordable enrichment products, toys, and feeders to get started.