Outdoor cat cages come in a range of shapes and sizes from the complete garden surround to something little bigger than a carrying case but obviously, from the cat's point of view, bigger is better and very small is pointless; he might as well stay inside.
Probably the best product is a large cat enclosure which gives the illusion of giving the cat the run of the whole garden or better still, the version which attaches to the top of an existing fence which really does give the cat the whole garden as his domain but he won't be able to escape unless he's a relative of Houdini.
Other products such as wire playpens and mesh tents and runs are alternative outdoor cat cages and are more portable while still giving the cat plenty of room to move around and an opportunity for fresh air and sunshine. Do make sure that the cat has plenty of toys to keep boredom at bay and somewhere high to sit and observe the world.
Don't forget that kitty will still need food and water while in his outside accommodation and if the weather is hot, some shade too.
If the cat is to spend long periods of time in his garden home, you should provide a scratching post as well or he'll start using the structure of the cage itself to keep his claws trimmed.
Outdoor cat cages are great for the peace of mind of owners and are better for the cat than being cooped up inside all the time, but don't forget that the cat would rather be out and about mousing.
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