Ask a professional Chicago: Tips for building a tunnel Cat

do cats? If so, you might want to build a tunnel to think Cat a little adventure add friend in life of your cat. Cat tunnels are a way for cats to hide, to play and to have fun. We talk to an expert in the Chicago area for advice on how to create the perfect cat tunnel. To the right materials for cleaning tips, Alice Lerman, co-owner of Barker and Meowsky find: Signature Paw gives advice for cat owners.

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Alice Lerman, co - owner
Barker and Meowsky: Signature Paw
1003 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 868-0200
www.barkerandmeowsky.com

In a typical co-owner of Barker and Meowsky day: Signature Paw, Lerman said Alice takes people with one aspect of their lives to help. "There are a lot of fun with dogs and cats to play. I really work with customers to find out what we can to help them do, and help them to navigate the right products for their pets," she says. She also spends her days researching new PET products such as are available in the market. Located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Barker and Meowsky: Signature Paw offers a selection of necklaces, clothes, sweets and toys for dogs and cats.

Keep the purpose of a cat tunnel in the eye

Why you should get a cat tunnel, anyway? Following Lerman, tunnel can help cat cats remain active. "Cats like to hide and climb, so that the tunnel to speak on one level Cat. Cat 101 is based," he said. Lerman also took note of the tunnel must be at least as large as your cat and should have some holes to enable them to take a look and maybe push a leg. "[The Tunnel] really depends on the animal and what they want. It also depends on your environment and what your cat likes," he said.

Use different materials

As for the construction of a tunnel Cat remarked Lerman that the owner of a cat is only limited by your creativity. You can visit a store, which is to get rid of the boxes. Keep your eyes open - can integrate my cat? Perhaps the use of carpet remnants is in the pits. It really does not matter - see how you react your cat out and have fun. It's about something like the courtyard of a small cat to create. So that you hide food and treats in different corners of the hunt for him.

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You do not have to break the bank, so you have to build a new tunnel cat. Lerman noted that some elements can be reused to create a fun and exciting device for a cat. "I have seen people take old furniture and cut holes for the cat," she said. Cat owners can also create and shelf stable and plants. "That looks like art, and is like a climbing gym for cats. You can look good. You can can also add on the carpet, so no slippery," Lerman said.

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Knowing what not to wear

Lerman advised against the use of slippery materials, as they may make it difficult to climb for a cat. "Find out what your cat likes and start with some boxes and from there," advised Lerman. Cat owners should also consider the security take place to create a tunnel. Lerman recommends staples or child to connect using different parts of the tunnel. Lerman also found that when glue is used, it should be non-toxic.

Keep the interesting tunnel

Your cat tunnel was built. Do you think you're done? Think again. Lerman recommended to take action to keep the interesting tunnel. "Remove Adding and things to not get bored [tunnels]," he said. You can also in various parts of the tunnel hidden various toys and treats to reintroduce to keep your cat's interest.

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After a while, you can use it to repair at the time, or even replace the tunnel for your cat find. If you have boxes, Lerman advised to exclude the boxes. If you use a cloth or other materials, Lerman recommends cleaning with a vacuum cleaner or the tunnel. "When the tunnel exploitation and Over Loved to start again. If you're using a tablet, should strive, as you would any furniture in the house after that," she said. If the cat tunnel cleaning, Lerman also noted that cats smell are sensitive and must ensure that the cleaning solution does not smell.

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