The Five Pillars of a Healthy Feline Environment

Does the “architecture” of your cat’s home have what it takes to make him feel secure and emotionally healthy?

Published: May 17, 2022

Towels, Sheets, Bedding And A Cat On The Shelf. — Pillar 1: A safe place, meaning a private and secure area, often in  a raised location. © OlgaNik | Bigstock

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) speak of the “five pillars of a healthy feline environment.” Are these pillars up in your home? Pillar 1. A safe place. “For a cat, says the AAFP and ISFM, “a safe place is a private and secure area, often […]