A catio for senior and less mobile cats
Older cats still love sun, smells and a view — but a shelf that was one easy jump at three can be impossible at fifteen. Set a cat profile to senior or reduced mobility and the planner shifts its advice.
Design moves
- Small step-ups between levels, or ramps instead of jumps
- Wide shelves and resting landings
- Non-slip surfaces on ramps and shelves
- Water, a bed and a litter option on the lowest level
- Shade and a warm, sheltered corner — older cats feel temperature more
- A low, wide entry from the house
What the checks do
With a senior or reduced-mobility cat in the profile, step-ups larger than a set height without a ramp are flagged, as are resources that can only be reached by climbing.
In the planner: Attached lean-to
| Starts at | 8 ft × 4 ft × 7 ft high |
|---|---|
| Depth | 2 ft – 9 ft 10 in |
| Height | 3 ft 11 in – 8 ft 10 in |
| Front height | 2 ft 11 in – 8 ft 10 in |
| Width | 2 ft 11 in – 19 ft 8 in |
Sizes outside these limits fall back to concept-only.
In the beta
- Cat profiles with age and mobility
- Mobility-aware advisories
Questions
Is a catio good for an old cat?
Many senior cats enjoy safe outdoor time, but check with your veterinarian, especially for cats with arthritis, heart or kidney disease, or trouble regulating temperature, and supervise early visits.
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