Practical feline behaviour understanding cat behaviour and improving welfare

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with it can be highly stressful, which might result in generalized, and possibly
severe, fear and anxiety.
● It is also very important to be aware that the use of these systems is illegal in some
countries and under review in others.

A purpose-built enclosure

If fencing a large area is not possible, another option is to erect a purpose-built
enclosure (Fig. 10.2). The structure can be built attached to the house, allowing the
cat to access it directly via a cat flap or door, or built at a distance from the house,
which the cat can either access via a run or be transported there and back by the
owner.

Fig. 10.2. An example of a purpose-built cat enclosure. Photo courtesy of Chris
Stalker.