My cat is free to roam all over my average size one bedroom apartment and seems to spend about 15 hours a day in one specific spot in the living room right by the front door.
Keeping your cat in one room.
This could be a lot less traumatizing for your cat as it s already their usual haunt just make absolutely sure that the pen is secure.
You likely spend at least a third of your day in your bedroom sleeping.
If the room doesn t have a door put one on as soon as you can.
Shut the door to the room you want to keep your cat out of.
This is the most effective way of keeping a cat out of a space you don t want it in.
It does however depend upon the environment created and the size of the room.
That being said my cat hates closed doors with all the passion.
Give your cat a comfortable cat bed in a spare room a corner of the living room with a screen for privacy or even a bathroom.
If you asked a hundred knowledgeable animal and cat loving people whether it is cruel to keep a cat in one standard room i would expect at least 90 of them to say that it is cruel.
Keep the door to your bedroom shut when you are gone and ensure that your cat s toys and food are located elsewhere in the house.
A few toys complete your new cat s safe room.
By keeping your cat out of your room you will greatly reduce your overall exposure to cat allergens.
Keep in mind that a cat room doesn t necessarily have to be a cat room and could simply be a well secured play pen in the main room where they already hang out.
Be aware that this provides a physical barrier to the cat s entry yet the cat may still try to get in.
If you do this make sure wherever the cat is kept at night that it has access to water and litterpan.
Toys that can dispense treats are a great idea to keep your cat physically and mentally stimulated.
Keep your cat out of your bedroom.
You ll want at least one interactive cat toy to use as a bonding tool and one or two play alone toys for the times you are not in the room.
Of course your cat will also want a bowl of water and maybe some cat food if she s the snacking type.