• Korhaka@sopuli.xyz
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    10 hours ago

    True to a degree that is an issue too. I really need to get a window net so I can open the windows without letting the cat out. A powerful fan might also be useful as my current fan is getting old and a bit shit, bearings are probably a bit fucked.

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      9 hours ago

      I recommend getting some window restrictors rather than messing about with netting. There is a company called Beego that makes them, they are meant for kids but are perfect for cats too. I use them and recommended them to my friends with house cats, they use them now and it’s so much more convenient than using netting.

      They look like this: Image of a window restrictor

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        9 hours ago

        That seems like more enough space for a cat to get out. And if you make the opening even smaller you might as well keep the window closed.

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          4 hours ago

          It may seem that way from a picture that it’s enough space for a cat to get out, but I’m telling you from experience it isn’t! Purely a recommendation based on myself having two house cats and using these on 6 different windows in my house, and a variety of friends having used them with their cats too.

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            4 hours ago

            Not sure about the UK but in mainland Europe our windows can already be put into “tilt”, though usually horizontally. But it’s still not save for cats.

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              3 hours ago

              Ah that’s fair! Yeah in the UK a lot of homes have casement windows where these things work great.