u/BriefGuava1188

We have two 10 week old girls (who wouldn't be going out for a while anyway), and I'm seriously thinking about a catio. We've never had one before; had 3 cats previously, all of them living to 15+ years old with full access to the garden. But I'm SO anxious about losing them to the road at the front of our house. I'm tempted by getting a catio but I know my partner won't be keen.

We have large french doors and could fit in a 7ft by 5ft (my rough estimate by eye) but I feel like I'd be restricting them?

We also have foxes at the back of our garden; while I love having them they are another cause for concern.

I'd be interested in what fellow pet parents think!

So I'm still trying to get a diagnosis, in combination with the NHS and privately. My history is complex, as I have MS (20+ years), have taken various disease modifying therapies and currently classed as "stable" after MRIs in the back end of 2025.

But my burning skin is just getting stronger and more widespread. I can't remember the last time I was comfortable or had a good night's sleep. Clothes hurt and I struggle to sit down. I'm also conversely freezing cold (despite skin feeling) but adding layers doesn't cut it as I can't stand the allodynia. I am utterly at my wits end and very worried about my mental health. I've been off work since December.

I'm having a skin nerve biopsy in early May (privately), have a pain clinic appointment on the NHS too. My GP has been great but there is a limit to how much they can help. My MS team are supportive but they don't see this as their problem (despite being a patient at Queen's Square).

Can anyone suggest anything to help?