Care

Our cats and kittens receive the utmost love and attention. We believe proper housing, good nutrition, and proper grooming are essential. You can also find tips below on what to do and what not to do when it comes to training them.


We have our own webshop where we sell only suitable products. We offer a range of over 7,000 items. You can order everything a cat needs from us.


As a cattery, we've also been able to make great deals with the companies we use our products from and are genuinely enthusiastic about. This allows me to offer discounts on various cat products. Below, you'll find a wealth of information and discount codes.

Our own Webshop 'Better Together Pets'


With extensive experience in the dog and cat world, we wanted to create an online store with a selective yet wide selection. In many pet shops and online stores, we still encounter products that are absolutely unsuitable for your four-legged friend. Animal welfare is always our top priority. You can also find information in our online store about products that are NOT suitable, and the reasons why.

So if you shop in our webshop, you know you're in good hands!


  • A range of more than 10,000 articles
  • Ordered before 5pm, shipped the same day
  • Delivery in the Netherlands and Belgium


As a new owner of our kittens, you can also purchase your entire kitten collection from us with a special discount.


View our full range and click on Better Together Pets

Power supply

Acana

Our cats eat grain-free food from Acana. This brand is formulated with 100% pure animal ingredients. No artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. I think that's really important!

It also supports digestion, helps maintain healthy eyes and heart, and contributes to a shiny skin and coat.


Acana is a premium brand that uses only organically sourced ingredients in its food. They source the finest, freshest regional products. All ingredients are sustainably farmed or fished and delivered to Acana's professional kitchens by local suppliers. A shorter production lead time means fresher ingredients, resulting in tastier food.

Acana cat food contains 65%-75% high-quality animal ingredients and 25%-35% fruit, vegetables, and herbs. Acana wet food even contains 85% high-quality animal ingredients and hearty bone broth for the extra hydration cats need!

We feed our cats both kibble and wet food daily. Kittens grow into healthy, strong kittens on Acana kitten kibble and pate. Our kitten package includes both kibble and wet food, so you can discover for yourself how fantastic this food is.


Acana offers different types of cat food in the following variants:▪︎ First Feast (kitten): Complete food for kittens up to 12 months.▪︎ Wild Prairie: Suitable for all ages due to the right amount of protein. Contains free-range chicken, turkey, wild-caught fish and free-range eggs.▪︎ Grasslands: Suitable for all ages due to the right amount of protein. Contains free-range chicken, turkey, duck, free-range eggs and wild-caught fish.▪︎ Pacifica: Suitable for all ages due to the right amount of protein. Contains raw, wild-caught fish of various species.▪︎ Indoor Entree: Developed for weight management in less active or neutered cats.


Acana offers several types of premium pate in the following flavors:▪︎ Kitten: chicken and fish▪︎ Beef▪︎ Lamb▪︎ Chicken▪︎ Salmon▪︎ Tuna


We sell this food ourselves through our webshop 'Better Together Pets'.

Click on Better Together Pets to view or order our range.

Organimal We already provide good nutrition, but sometimes an animal's body (just like us humans) needs that little bit extra! Organimal offers 100% natural supplements free from chemicals and artificial fragrances, colors, and flavors. Simply 100% pure nature! They truly have a natural supplement for every problem! Think of support for: bladder and kidneys, bones and joints, teeth, behavior and stress, skin and coat, immune system, respiratory tract, stomach and intestines, ears and eyes, aging, grooming, etc. Our cats all get "Shiny Coat and Skin" and "Seaweed" powder in their food. Seaweed powder is incredibly good for preventative maintenance of the intestines and teeth. This prevents diarrhea and red and irritated gums. Our mother cats also get a "Multivitamin" and "Propolis" as an extra supplement. We also use Organimal flea and tick powder for our cats and kittens, which is 100% natural. This is much better than unnatural/chemical flea control. Thanks to our partnership with Organimal, I can offer an unlimited 15% discount on the entire range. Use my discount code SILVERGOLD15 and click on Organimal.

Drinking fountain

A drinking fountain encourages cats to drink more. Cats naturally prefer moving water to stagnant water. Moreover, moving water stays free of bacteria for longer.

We have the DownyPaws drinking fountain in several places around our house. They're great because they're cordless/rechargeable and silent. The filters are also easy to replace, and the drinking fountain is made of stainless steel.


Our partnership with DownyPaws allows me to offer an unlimited 10% discount on the black, white, and stainless steel drinking fountains.

To do this, use my discount code 10CATTERYNL and click on DownyPaws

Note: Always place food and water at least two meters apart (so don't buy two bowls that are attached). This is because cats don't like food and water next to each other. Predators instinctively avoid water near prey, as it could be contaminated or contaminated. Moving the water bowl to a different location has been shown to encourage cats to drink more.


Furthermore, it's best to use bowls with low rims for kibble and wet food. This is because otherwise, the cat's whiskers will press against the rims. Whiskers are incredibly sensitive, and constant pressure on them while eating is very unpleasant for cats.

Crab habitats


Cats have scent glands in their paw pads, and by scratching, they deposit this scent in places they care about. Scratching helps cats stretch and flex their muscles, but it can also be an outlet for tension or frustration. Scratching is essential for a cat and can't be unlearned. Therefore, provide plenty of scratching opportunities. These can be scratching posts, scratching cardboard, or scratching mats on the floor or wall. From experience, I can tell you that scratching cardboard is our absolute favorite. Our cats never scratch our furniture because we provide a nice scratching spot in various places.

Cats also like to keep an overview of their space and have a strong preference for elevated spots with a view. Therefore, in rooms where your cat spends most of their time, choose attractive scratching spots that your cat will encounter when they enter. Also, be sure to choose a tall scratching post. This way, your cat is more likely to use the post instead of the furniture, and they also have a nice high spot to lie down.

Litter box use

Litter box

Cats don't like using a dirty litter box. Choosing a larger litter box will give your cats more "clean" spots to do their business. Always keep the litter box as clean as possible. This prevents your cat from relocating to another area of the house. Therefore, it's recommended to sift it morning and evening and change the litter weekly.


We have several Petree Cube self-cleaning litter boxes and these are the advantages:

  • Never sift yourself again and always clean grains
  • Doesn't stink
  • Suitable for cats up to 8 kg
  • Ideal if you have multiple cats
  • All types of clumping granules can be used
  • Connected to an app
  • Indicates when the reservoir is full
  • Easy to clean
  • Makes little noise
  • Also suitable for kittens


Our partnership with Petree allows me to offer an unlimited 10% discount on Petree products.

This discount applies in addition to the current discount that Petree itself offers on its website.

To do this, use my discount code BETTERTOGETHER10 and click on Petree


Incidentally, there are also many cats who simply don't want to use the same litter box. As soon as they smell another cat's scent in the litter box, they consider it their territory and won't use it anymore. Therefore, it's recommended to have at least one litter box per cat. This prevents toilet training problems and stressful behavior.


Cat litter granules

After years of trying all sorts of cat litter, we finally found THE perfect one: Hoopo Tofu Cat Litter! We've been using it for a while now and wouldn't want to use anything else.


The benefits of Hoopo cat litter are:

  • Clumps incredibly well
  • Does not dust
  • Does not stick to the bottom
  • High absorption capacity
  • Virtually no spillage, so a clean floor
  • Litter box smells much fresher
  • Sustainable and environmentally friendly
  • Can be flushed down the toilet or disposed of with organic waste.
  • Soft on the paws
  • Suitable for kittens because the food is harmless

Our partnership with Hoopo allows me to offer an unlimited 15% discount on Hoopo Tofu Cat litter.

To do this, use the discount code PURRRFECT and click on Hoopo Tofu Cat litter

Movement and play


Did you know that many (indoor) cats lack exercise? And that cats with too much energy will exhibit unwanted behavior. A cat that can't burn off energy will, out of boredom, do things around the house that often don't please us humans. Furthermore, a cat in good shape is also healthier and maintains a better weight. Therefore, an exercise wheel is a perfect addition to any cat household.

We have a handmade wooden exercise wheel from Catpalace. This wheel is durable and makes absolutely no noise. It also has a larger diameter, which promotes a healthier posture for your cat.


Active play with your cat is also incredibly important! This allows your cat to exhibit natural behavior and helps you build a bond with them. Try to take some time for this every day and play with your cat for 30 to 60 minutes.

Discount codes for online stores


You can find all my discount codes here. Click on the webshop name and you'll be conveniently redirected to the website.


Organimal - supplements

Discount code 15%: SILVERGOLD15


Petree - self-cleaning litter box

Discount code 10%: BETTERTOGETHER10


Petree - automatic feeder

Discount code 10%: BETTERTOGETHER10


Slope3d - Surefeed feeders and accessories

Discount code 10%: CATTERY10


DownyPaws - Wireless Drinking Fountain

Discount code 20%: TOGETHER20


Hoopo - full range

Discount code 15%: PURRRFECT


Scratching posts and climbing trees

Discount code 20%: silvergold20


JUNOfires - full range of LED candles

Discount code 10%: BETTERTOGETHER10

Punishment? Better not...

The reason punishing a cat doesn't work is because the cat simply doesn't connect its own behavior with the punishment. If you use a spray bottle to discourage scratching the couch, for example, it might seem effective at first, but nothing could be further from the truth. The next time, your cat will just as easily walk over to the couch and dig its claws in. Only when you grab the spray bottle will it look startled and perhaps even flee. Half an hour later, it might just as easily walk back to the couch to scratch, unaware of any harm done.

If a cat understood that it was being punished for its behavior, it would surely stop after one or two attempts. A cat simply doesn't understand that you find certain behavior undesirable and therefore punish it. Why is punishment only counterproductive? Because, from a cat's perspective, its owner might suddenly do something that startles or hurts it (for example, scruffing it). This is a huge source of stress for cats, and it certainly doesn't improve their behavior. Moreover, your cat will trust you less, like you less, and may even become afraid of you. That's a situation no one wants. So, what can you do about unwanted behavior? Unfortunately, there isn't a single, universal way to unlearn unwanted behavior in cats. What does work very well is to examine why your cat exhibits the unwanted behavior and address the cause. For example, if your cat scratches the couch, it's due to its natural urge to scratch. If you place an extra scratching station nearby, your cat is more likely to prefer using it. You can also try to make it clear to your cat that this is the intention by carrying them to the scratching post when they scratch the sofa. You can also discourage the behavior by making the area less attractive with a scent spray or temporarily changing the placement. Therefore, you'll need to consider each behavior individually to determine why your cat does this and how you can offer an alternative or make it less attractive.