DIY Cat Furniture

Does your cat have any furniture of her own? If so, that’s wonderful! Cats obviously aren’t shy about getting comfortable on our beds and couches, but it’s still good for them to have some furniture of their own. You can buy things for your pet online or in stores, but you can also make Fluffy’s furniture. Here, a Fort Collins, CO vet lists some things you can make for your feline buddy.

Did you know that cats can nap up to 20 hours a day? Although we’re not entirely convinced that Fluffy actually needs that much rest, we can’t deny that sleeping kitties are adorable. You can make your drowsy pet some comfy beds by adding pillows or soft blankets to a large wicker basket, wooden crate, hat box, or a hard-shell suitcase. Or, upcycle an old end table by taking the doors off, repainting it, and adding soft bedding.

Cat towers are actually very beneficial for our feline buddies. Fluffy will gain a napping spot, jungle gym, and a manicure station, all in one. She’ll also have a high vantage point, from which she can stare down at you with that adorable smug look kitties do. Take an old stepladder, and add planks to the shelves to widen them out. Then, wrap the whole thing in sisal rope or carpet scraps. You can also do this with a bookshelf.

Birdwatching is one of Fluffy’s favorite pastimes. Add a wide shelf to your windowsill. You can use paint or stencils to make it look nice. For extra purrs, use Velcro to attach a cat bed. Another way to please your feline overlord is to put a bird feeder in her line of sight, so she always has live entertainment.

You can make Fluffy a cute little pet tent out of an old tee shirt and a wire hangar. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, you can make your kitty a tipi or yurt. Look online for step-by-step instructions.

Take a square piece of wood (an old cutting board may work) and attach a carpet scrap to it. Then, fasten it to the wall at kitty height. Voila!

Please reach out to us, your Fort Collins, CO animal clinic, for all of your cat’s veterinary care needs. We are here to keep your kitty happy, healthy, and purring.