Planning, Building & Care

Catio Guides & Advice

Practical guidance to help you plan, choose, assemble and care for a catio or animal run, written by the 4MyPet team.

4MyPet three-sided catio installed against a house with a waterproof roof
Catio Instructions
Catio Self-Installation Guide Thank you for purchasing your catio from 4mypet. Your catio is manufactured in individual timber-framed mesh panels which are screwed together on site to form a secure... Read more...
Bespoke Catios
Bespoke Catios Made & Fitted
Our bespoke Catios have been a growing sensation since we started creating them in 2016. We understand that no two homes are the same, and you always want to make... Read more...
The A – Z of How to Measure for a Catio
The A – Z of How to Measure for a Catio
We find the biggest question we are asked is “How do I know what size Catio will fit my house?” This is why we have created this simple guide to... Read more...
Put up - Put down, Animal Pens
Put up - Put down, Animal Pens
One of the best features of our animal runs is just how easy they can be to put up and down.  Here in the UK, our winters are often accompanied... Read more...
Wire Mesh Gauge Explained: 19G vs 16G
Wire Mesh Gauge Explained: 19G vs 16G
Gauge and hole size are two different measurements. Gauge tells you how thick each wire is. Hole size tells you the size of the gaps between wires. Choosing a thicker... Read more...