Cat Housing tools: what they help with
These calculators size your cat's living space: the minimum and recommended dimensions, how much bedding or substrate to buy and what fits in the space you have. Too little space is one of the most common welfare problems in pets. The right size gives a cat room to move, rest and behave normally.
What to know about housing and enclosure size for cats
Cats live indoors comfortably given vertical space to climb, scratching surfaces, a quiet litter area and daily play that satisfies their hunting drive. Target humidity is around 40-60%.
Cat quick facts
| Measure | Cat |
|---|---|
| Typical lifespan | 12–18 years |
| Diet | Obligate carnivore |
| Mature at | About 1 years |
| Pregnancy | 63–67 days |
| Litter size | 1–6 |
| Humidity | 40–60% |
A practical tip
Treat the minimum as the floor, not the goal. Bigger is almost always better, especially for active or social species.
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Housing tools for other pets
The same kind of tool exists for other species, each using that animal's own reference data: dog housing, rabbit housing, hamster housing and guinea pig housing.