Cat Protection: Everyday safety for outdoor and indoor cats alike

Cat Protection: Safe indoors, safe outdoors

Cats are curious, love to jump and often underestimate heights. With the right cat protection you can give your cat freedom without having to worry all the time. Whether it's an indoor cat on the balcony or an outdoor cat in the garden, here you'll find accessories that prevent falls, escapes and accidents while still giving your cat fresh air and plenty of variety.

Securing balcony, windows and garden

For indoor cats, a secured balcony is a real bonus. A transparent cat safety net reliably holds your cat back and hardly spoils the view. A net is worthwhile on windows too, because tilt-open windows keep turning into traps for cats that try to climb through the gap and get stuck. In the garden, a cat fence made of netting makes sure your cat stays on your property and other animals stay out.

Outdoor access and trips with your cat

Outdoor cats like to decide for themselves when to go out and come back in. A cat flap in a door, wall or glass makes that possible without you having to get up all the time. With a locking function you decide whether the flap opens only inwards, only outwards or both ways. A cat collar with a safety buckle gives way if your cat gets caught somewhere, and reflective models make it visible in the dark. For walks on a lead, a well-fitting cat harness is the better choice because it spreads the pull across the chest and shoulders.

Frequently asked questions

When can my cat go outside again after a house move?
Give your cat a few weeks after the move to get to know its new home as its territory. Many owners wait four to six weeks before allowing the first trip outdoors. It's best to accompany the first outings and choose a quiet time of day, so your cat finds its way back more easily.

Collar or harness: which is better for my cat?
For outdoor cats roaming on their own, a light collar with a safety buckle is suitable, for example for an ID tag. A harness, on the other hand, is only meant for outings on a lead, as a cat can easily get tangled in it when unsupervised.

Should I have my outdoor cat microchipped?
Yes, a microchip is the most reliable way to reunite a lost cat with its home, as it can't get lost like a collar. It's important to also register the chip on a pet database, otherwise nobody will be able to contact you.