There are lots of reasons you might need to keep your cat in the house. For example, if you’ve only just got your cat it’s better for them to stay inside for a few weeks to fully settle, or if they have been diagnosed with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), also known as feline AIDS, they will need to be kept indoors all the time, away from other cats. Go-Cat recommends that the food be served with water at first when your kitten is weaned. You can gradually reduce the amount of water as your kitten becomes more accustomed to eating hard foods.

An alternative option to fencing is to install an enclosure in part of your garden or on your patio – a cat patio, or ‘catio’. These wooden and wire structures have the option of different levels for your cat to enjoy climbing and relaxing and a space of their own in your garden, while giving you peace of mind that you will always know where they are.

The Sphynx

Ragamuffins can be seen in more colour and pattern variations than the Ragdoll itself, but aside from this, the two breeds have more in common than they do apart. For this same reason, the Ragamuffin usually does well inside, and might not even be streetwise enough to be able to go out safely without supervision. The Munchkin There are many reasons why owners make the decision to keep their cats indoors, perhaps a previous pet was heartbreakingly killed on the road, or maybe the home is a high rise flat in a city centre and it just isn’t possible to let them out. You know your cat best and you will make your decisions based on their quality of life, but even if you can’t let your cat roam the neighbourhood, there are alternatives to consider. Garden access Most Sphynx cats are kept indoors only, or mainly indoors with a run to allow them to take the air, or possibly, even a harness to go for supervised walks! The Ragdoll Unlike a few decades ago, many cats today live their lives indoors. City life with traffic and other dangers makes it unsafe for pet cats to enjoy the outdoors. Indoor cats often need a diet that’s suited for their special needs. provide lots of cat-friendly shelves and things to climb on so they can explore just as they would outside. You can even hide a tasty treat on these to encourage them to move around more

In this article, we will look at five of the best cat breeds for an indoor-only home. Read on to learn more. The Sphynx If you’re hoping to add a new cat to your family and you specifically want a cat who will live indoors, it’s really important to choose a cat for whom living indoors is the right situation for that individual cat. Choose the right indoor cat The Ragdoll is also renowned for not being very streetwise, and in some cases, the decision to keep cats of the breed inside is made for their safety above all. The Ragamuffin This formula has slightly fewer calories than some of Go-Cat’s other recipes which can be good for indoor catsHowever, indoor cats are less likely to contract any diseases as they don't hunt and don't have access to potential poisons and infections. Some breeds of indoor cats, like British Shorthair and Ragdolls, are prone to having sensitive tummies, allergies or food intolerances that can develop over time from giving them the same foods and ingredients. Best indoor cat food at a glance: Of all the feline dry foods, this is #Himself’s “Go to”, “Number 1”, Safe & dependable option & as only a small part of his varied diet, it’s even a bit of a treat for him. As well as providing extra enrichment to your indoor cat to keep them entertained and access to a freshwater supply or a cat fountain, it is so important to provide your indoor cat with the best food that suits them and their needs. This recipe contains no added artificial colors. Purina states that none of their Go-Cat recipes contain added artificial colorants, flavorings, or preservatives. Adding another indoor cat to a household where you already have one or more indoor cats is likely to cause problems.

The Scottish Fold is another unusual looking cat, this time due to their ears! As the name implies, the ears of the Scottish fold are folded over, giving cats of the breed a very distinctive and cute appearance! However, once again, selective breeding to reliably reproduce the genetic anomaly that causes the folded over ears can also lead to other anomalies for the cat, some of which are detrimental to their health and wellness, which means that often, keeping such cats inside is wise. We do rehome cats to indoor-only homes where the cat has a health problem which prevents them from going outside. Thinking of getting another indoor cat? The food contains no artificial colors. Purina states that their Go-Cat formulas contain no artificial colorants, flavorings or preservatives. Treat balls are a good idea as you can fill them with some of the normal daily food allowance and then let the cat work for its food by chasing the ball until the treats fall out – this fulfils the natural hunting instinct as well as making the cat exercise and work off some calories. Could you let your cat outside?Cats who have previously lived outside will not cope well with a change of lifestyle where they go from having the freedom to explore a wide area to their surroundings only being inside. There are lots of things you can do to keep indoor cats entertained (see below) but this may not be enough to satisfy the mind of a cat who is used to being able to do all the things that are in their nature outdoors, and will likely result in problem behaviours including clawing at and urinating on furniture and carpets. Blue Cross does not rehome healthy cats to homes where they must live indoors, even if they have lived as indoor-only cats in the past, unless we feel an inside lifestyle is right for that particular cat. We didn’t find any recalls for Go-Cat in Europe but they might not show up in an English language Google search. What Kinds of Food Does Go-Cat Offer? Scratching posts give your cat something to scratch that isn’t your furniture. Scratching trees are even better for indoor cats as they have different levels for your cat to explore, and encourage climbing. Scratching also helps to strengthen your cat’s muscles. The post needs to be high enough for your cat to reach up fully. Indoor cats ideally need more than one scratching post in different locations in the home. A good place to keep them is near their bed/a favourite sleeping spot. Climbing and resting Aside from this, the breed is reputed to be outgoing, friendly and playful-but they are also prone to certain types of health problems, which come as an additional effect of their dwarfism. For this reason, the breed is not accepted or recognised by the GCCF, and so they are not actually seen as a pedigree breed in the UK. The Scottish Fold