THE CATTERY 9 



winter shows have proven that the best coated 

 cats have been housed in heated catteries with 

 outside runs for exercise. A cat can stand cold 

 in moderation, but must have a warm, comfort- 

 able place to sit when not exercising. 



Be sure that your building has at least a 

 six-foot ceiling and a sloping roof. See that it 

 is kept immaculate, the pans changed regularly, 

 for the cat is a clean animal by nature. Keep 

 sleeping boxes clean and if you can add a wash 

 rug to each room in the winter and a pad for 

 each shelf and a toy for amusement, so much 

 the better. If the building can be kept at a 

 temperature of sixty-five degrees in extreme 

 cold weather, during the day and reduced at 

 night, the inmates should be very comfortable. 

 Do not let the cats have ^he freedom of the out- 

 side runs at night. Sudden weather changes 

 and dampness may cause troubles; close all 

 windows at night. A ventilator in an upper 

 corner of the building will give plenty of venti- 

 lation and the cats are much safer and your 

 mind at rest. Remember that to have healthy 

 cats, they must have plenty of room for exercise. 

 Too many cats kept in close confinement will 

 cause sickness and trouble. 



