Furniture just for cats can help increase your cat’s living space — without taking up too much room in a small home or apartment.

Cozy apartment living can suit your cat fine — as long as you provide ways to satisfy her instincts.

By Ilene Springer

You’ve got a studio in the city. There’s not a whole lot of space but you’d like to share it with feline company. But you want to be fair to your cat — and you. Can a cat or two be happy in a cozy little spot?

There’s no research indicating that cats need a specific amount of space to live in, says Steve Dullard, DVM, president-elect of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. Cats do not need to be outside (and will, in fact, live longer if kept indoors). “There’s a general rule to go by: You shouldn’t have more than three cats in a small living area,” says Dr.…

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