DIY Cat Condo Made From Boxes (Fun For The Whole Family)

Learn how to build your own cat playhouse out of cardboard boxes! Not only is it a fun, family-friendly, DIY activity, it also provides much-needed environmental enrichment for your kitty.
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With a number of entry locations at different levels it allows the "high flyer" or the "carpet hugger" easy access. Put toys and treats inside the "maze" inside maze as a great way to stimulate their minds!
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[@janinehaylock2577]

Great idea. And now it's time to find them for a vet appointment. 😄

[@FurLife]

I hope they had a great visit with the vet!

[@katkinslow]

Great idea once again THIS is why We NEED more Cat Dad's!

[@YTEdy]

My cats would make short work of cardboard, but I still like the idea.

[@FurLife]

It's definitely not for every cat Thanks for watching!

[@user-kf9gn8yz4t]

You are very positive man!

[@meganking4399]

Great idea, love it, and love the kids growing up with cat friends!

[@Blahde]

Cat 'Dadding' You are doing it...........⬇⬇⬇⬇ ..........RIGHT!!!😁 🐈

[@marcelaherreralemus4269]

Espectacular los felicito

[@miguelluna7385]

Wooow sorprendentemente lo haré, para mis gatos😊

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

Cool

[@francesmaurer185]

❤❤❤ Absolutely awesome...

[@FurLife]

Thank you so much!

[@ruchinigunawardene4977]

my cat always sleeps in my bed so I made this condo from boxes. My cat loves this condo.

[@FurLife]

That's so great to hear! 🐱

[@joysteiner1126]

My Friend’s Cats Will Love This!

[@FurLife]

Start saving your boxes 😻

[@rebeccahaynes8650]

That is so perfect. This made me get two more cats lol like now I have four cats a a big cat home made out of box

[@stevenreynolds7219]

Awesome idea!

[@FurLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JulienBiologie]

Awesome indeed 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@SnarkyStuff1]

Great video! So glad you didn't talk over your video. What a fun project!

[@FurLife]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@elverdad6805]

Love it, thank you!

[@FurLife]

Thanks so much!

[@boobaby3131]

This is sooo awesome!!!

[@caciejadeg]

This is so cool!

[@JulienBiologie]

So awesome 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@oldbrandnamehere]

I have 3 kittens and this will excite them!

[@FurLife]

Wonderful! Let us know how it goes :)

[@jinoily]

Thank you I would do follow this for my kitten.

[@brownsugadeb]

Great project

[@FurLife]

Thanks for watching! Let us know if you give it a try!

[@paullanyi516]

I've had the same idea. But I don't have a cat : >).

[@FelineBehaviorSolutions]

I LOVE THIS!!! Fantastic job, Chris! I can't wait to do something like this for our kitties! - marci :D

[@FurLife]

Thanks Marci! Make sure to share the finished product with us 😀

[@noahdenton7556]

Good Job I am going to make a cat condo for my 2 kittens very nice work 😀🐈

[@FurLife]

That's great, Noah, I'm sure your kittens will love it. Let us know how it goes!

[@ayyowassup]

How did it go? :D

[@wigglypaw]

wowwow

[@wurst1284]

And what do you do if it's vet time and your cat goes "nah bro" and stays deep in the guts of this thing?

[@FurLife]

Using something your cat loves to encourage them to come out is your best bet. Treats, toys, catnip, etc. You can also spend time getting your cat comfortable going into their carrier so they're less anxious about the idea. We've got a great article on our site about this: www.preventivevet.com/cats/cat-carrier-stress-tips You can even do some clicker training and teach your cat to come to you on cue. It's a lot of fun!

[@Simply.Vivacious]

Love this! Where did you find all those boxes?

[@FurLife]

Thanks so much Tytiana! I believe Chris bought those on Amazon, but you can also probably find them at Lowes or Home Depot. 😊

[@ms.candra2007]

Hey..mind asking what you used to secure the boxes to the wall? Great job btw..i was looking for inexpensive way i can make cat condo for my cats.

[@FurLife]

Thank you and glad you like it! Chris used duct tape to secure his condo to the walls. You can see the supplies he used and download a "schematic" for the DIY cat condo here: www.preventivevet.com/cardboard-box-diy-cat-condo Let us know if you have any other questions!

[@luketracey3269]

🍀

[@talietalie3949]

😀👌

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

The holes look too small

[@shortbreadfinger]

Is it secured to the wall?

[@FurLife]

Yes, Chris secured the boxes to the wall with heavy duty duct tape. My guess is that it may not do the trick for every size cat, so would start with a smaller arrangement and then build up if it is sturdy enough for your cat.

[@nazeckbooley990]

Absolutely no instructions whatsoever

[@FurLife]

The instructions and blueprint are linked to in the description: www.preventivevet.com/cardboard-box-diy-cat-condo