How to Make a Cat Kennel: 7 Steps

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How to Make a Cat Kennel: 7 Steps
How to Make a Cat Kennel: 7 Steps
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Make a warm winter bed for your cat with minimal effort. It's easy to make and your cat is sure to love it!

Steps

Make a Bed for Your Cat Step 1
Make a Bed for Your Cat Step 1

Step 1. Get a carton (or large basket)

Try asking your local supermarket. The box must be large enough to fit your cat.

Make a Bed for Your Cat Step 2
Make a Bed for Your Cat Step 2

Step 2. Create a space large enough for the cat to pass through

  • Remove the top.

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    Make a Bed for Your Cat Step 2Bullet1
  • Remove a portion from the front.

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    Make a Bed for Your Cat Step 2Bullet2
Make a Bed for Your Cat Step 3
Make a Bed for Your Cat Step 3

Step 3. Line the carton, or basket, with foam, padding, or fabric

Use glue to attach the fabric to the box, as the staples could stick out and injure your cat.

Make a Bed for Your Cat Step 4
Make a Bed for Your Cat Step 4

Step 4. Cover the outside of the box with a special fabric that matches the room where you will keep it

Make a Bed for Your Cat Step 5
Make a Bed for Your Cat Step 5

Step 5. Cover the inside with fur, even synthetic, velvet or cotton, choosing an appropriate color (if the box will be outside, use grass or an old fabric)

Make a Bed for Your Cat Step 6
Make a Bed for Your Cat Step 6

Step 6. Use some foam rubber to make a couple of pillows and cover with the cover fabric

Make a Bed for Your Cat Step 7
Make a Bed for Your Cat Step 7

Step 7. The bed is done

Advice

  • Some cats may not want to sleep in the kennel because they are already used to sleeping elsewhere, for example on the sofa. Cats often prefer to sleep close to their owner rather than have a bed away from him / her. Cats often sleep on their owner's bed.
  • Some cats don't like sleeping in confined spaces. If your cat sleeps lying flat rather than rolled up, they probably won't love this type of bed.
  • If your cat initially seems to dislike the kennel, try to do things that he likes all around (like feeding him or letting him play), so he will associate something pleasant with going into the kennel.
  • Some cats may not like the pillows inside.
  • This method can also be used to make a dog bed, but on a larger scale.
  • Some cats like to sleep only in open spaces (lying against a wall, on cold tiles or on the doormat).
  • If your cat is small, you can use a shoe box.
  • Decorate the outside with sequins or feathers.
  • Some cats may leave to give birth and then return.

Warnings

  • Be careful when cutting the fabric.
  • Use non-toxic glue to attach the fabric.

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