{"id":79,"count":0,"description":"I. Common Types (Classified by Structure & Function)\r\nCat houses are designed to align with cats\u2019 behavioural habits (such as their love for hiding, observing, and scratching) and home decor styles. Common types include:\r\nEnclosed Cave-style Cat Houses\r\nThese are shaped like a \"cave\" or \"box\" overall, with only one or two entry\/exit points. The small, warm interior space perfectly matches cats\u2019 instinct to \"hide themselves and avoid threats\". They are mostly made of rigid boards (e.g., medium-density fibreboard (MDF), solid wood) paired with soft linings (short fleece, cotton-linen), or fully sewn from soft fabrics (e.g., plush, canvas) (foldable). They are suitable for timid, quiet cats and also provide a certain degree of warmth in winter.\r\nSemi-enclosed Open Cat Houses\r\nTheir structure is mostly \"open on one or two sides, and enclosed on the rest\" (e.g., \"cat sofas\" with backrests, \"cat beds\" with railings). They balance the need for \"a sense of security\" and \"observing the outside world\" \u2014 cats can curl up in the enclosed area to rest while keeping an eye on surrounding movements through the open sides. They are suitable for curious cats that still need private space. Their materials often match furniture styles, such as wooden frames with linen cushions or rattan frames with cotton cushions, allowing them to blend into home decor.\r\nMulti-level\/Combination Cat Houses\r\nThese usually have a three-dimensional structure, including a \"resting level\", a \"playing level\", and even a \"scratching area\". Examples include multi-level wooden cat condos (with enclosed small nests, open platforms, and ladders) and combination cat houses with scratch pads. These cat houses have high space utilisation and can meet cats\u2019 multiple needs for \"climbing, jumping, scratching, and resting\". They are suitable for multi-cat households or cats with high activity levels (e.g., kittens, purebred cats like Bengals and Ragdolls).\r\nSeasonal Cat Houses\r\nThese are designed for different climates:\r\nSummer Styles: Mostly made of rattan or plastic (breathable and not stuffy), or open small nests with heat-dissipating nets, preventing cats from suffering heatstroke due to high temperatures.\r\nWinter Styles: Mostly enclosed cat houses made of plush or coral fleece, or warm small houses with built-in heating pads (pet-specific, anti-leakage models must be chosen). They are suitable for short-haired cats and senior cats to use in low-temperature environments.\r\nDIY\/Custom Cat Houses\r\nThese are hand-made by owners or customised according to needs, with flexible materials and designs. Examples include simple cat houses transformed from cardboard boxes (with soft paper pasted on the inner wall and a circular entrance), solid wood cat houses customised to match home styles (which can be embedded in bookshelves or walls), and even creative cat houses repurposed from old furniture (e.g., small drawers, suitcases). They are both practical and personalised.\r\nII. Core Design & Material Features\r\nThe design of cat houses focuses on \"cats\u2019 sense of security\" and \"compatibility with home decor\", with key features including:\r\nStructural Safety\r\nThe size of the entry\/exit points of enclosed\/semi-enclosed structures must be appropriate: Cats should be able to enter and exit easily (usually with a diameter of 15-20cm, adjusted according to the cat\u2019s size), and there should be no sense of oppression caused by overly small openings.\r\nRigid cat houses (e.g., wooden, plastic ones) must have no sharp edges (which need to be sanded smooth) to prevent cats from being scratched when climbing in or out.\r\nThe shelves of multi-level cat houses must have sufficient load-bearing capacity (usually able to support 5-10kg, suitable for the weight of adult cats) to avoid collapse.\r\nMaterial Comfort & Safety\r\nLining Materials: Prioritise fabrics that are \"soft, non-shedding, and easy to clean\" (e.g., short fleece, cotton-linen, suede). Avoid using chemical fibres or long-fleece fabrics (which are easy to collect hair and may be ingested by cats when they groom themselves).\r\nFrame Materials: For wooden cat houses, choose environmentally friendly boards without formaldehyde or peculiar smells (e.g., solid wood, E0-grade MDF). For plastic cat houses, use food-grade PP material (to avoid releasing harmful substances at high temperatures). For rattan cat houses, ensure the rattan has no burrs and does not prick the skin.\r\nMoisture Resistance: If placed in damp areas such as balconies or bathrooms, choose moisture-resistant materials (e.g., plastic, waterproof fabric) to prevent mould growth.\r\nSpace Compatibility\r\nInternal Space: Cats should be able to curl up naturally when inside (usually the length is 1.2-1.5 times the cat\u2019s body length). An overly large space will lose the \"sense of enclosure\", while an overly small one will make cats feel cramped.\r\nPlacement Location: They should be placed away from noise sources (e.g., washing machines, range hoods) and strong light areas. Priority should be given to areas where cats are active frequently (e.g., next to the living room sofa, in the corner of the bedroom), so that cats can enter to rest at any time.\r\nIII. Usage Considerations\r\nRespect the Cat\u2019s \"Right to Choose\": Some cats may not like enclosed spaces. If a cat frequently jumps out of the cat house or refuses to enter, try replacing it with a semi-open style, or place the cat\u2019s favourite toys or a blanket with the owner\u2019s scent inside the cat house (to increase familiarity). Never force the cat to enter.\r\nRegular Cleaning and Disinfection: Soft linings should be removed and washed weekly (use pet-specific laundry detergent to avoid residual irritation). Rigid cat houses should be wiped with a damp cloth monthly and disinfected with pet-specific disinfectant quarterly (especially in multi-cat households, this can prevent cross-infection of skin diseases).\r\nAvoid Excessive \"Decoration\": Do not hang small detachable parts such as small bells or pom-poms inside the cat house (to prevent cats from swallowing them by mistake), and do not use strong-scented perfumes or aromatherapy (cats have a sensitive sense of smell, which can easily cause respiratory discomfort).","link":"https:\/\/www.dollupet.com\/index.php\/product-category\/cats\/ch\/","name":"Cat House","slug":"ch","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":50,"meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dollupet.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/79","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dollupet.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dollupet.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dollupet.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/50"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dollupet.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=79"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}