Catios & garden containment
Where to put a catio: access, shade and space
Choose a catio location by house access, shade, ground conditions and space for cleaning, with a practical site-planning worksheet.
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Kieran Simpson
Kieran Simpson writes The Cat Standard, alongside The Planet Brief and The British Uplift. Practical cat guides, considered purchases and life with Goldfish.
Catios & garden containment
How much does a catio cost in the UK?
A compact Omlet catio is £619, or £679 with its matching cover at our October check. Compare gated and installed routes, then budget for access and site work.
Catios & garden containment
Catio vs cat-proof fencing: which suits your garden?
Compare catios and cat-proof fencing by garden layout, house access, boundary condition and full installation cost.
Catios & garden containment
How to choose a catio: size, access and total cost
Start with the compact full-height Omlet catio, then compare larger gated and wall-side options. Check UK kit prices, usable space, house access and full costs.
Feeders & fountains
Cat Mate and Catit PIXI fountain filter replacement
Choose the matching Cat Mate or PIXI cartridge, check when to replace it and compare packs before buying.
Feeders & fountains
How to clean a cat water fountain, including the pump
A practical fountain cleaning routine, with Catit PIXI and Cat Mate instructions for pumps, dishwasher-safe parts, filters and limescale.
Feeders & fountains
How to choose a cat water fountain: cleaning, filters and costs
Start with Catit PIXI for flow choice, refill alerts and lower checked filter costs, or choose Cat Mate for dishwasher-safe bowls. Compare UK prices and care.
Life at home
A cat-friendly garden: outdoor space without forgetting wildlife
Plan outdoor space around your cat: hiding places, shelter, plant checks and wildlife, with a practical observation checklist.
Feeders & fountains
Automatic wet-food cat feeders: ice packs vs active cooling
Cat Mate C500 is our starting pick for prepared wet meals. Compare C200 and PETLIBRO Polar by timed openings, cooling routine and checked UK offers.
Feeders & fountains
How to clean an automatic cat feeder
Clean only the parts your feeder manual permits. Compare Catit PIXI and Cat Mate C500 washing rules, then check settings and dispensing after reassembly.
Feeders & fountains
How to check automatic cat feeder portions in grams
Turn a feeder setting into a useful measurement, with simple weighing steps, a worked example and a blank recording table.
Feeders & fountains
Do automatic cat feeders work without power or Wi-Fi?
Power, saved schedules and app access are different questions. Check what a feeder actually keeps doing when one of them stops.