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Create The Purrfect Environment For Your Happy Kitty
Cats are naturally predators and adventurers,
they love exploring, climbing, and finding high places to perch. When we keep our cats inside we repress the ability
for them to express these needs and desires which can cause cats to become
unhealthy and unhappy.
Food
Cats were born to hunt, placing a food bowl on
the floor doesn’t satisfy their desire for hunting for their meal. Instead, try
to make feeding containers for your cat to play with in order to earn food. For
example, you can take a small container that has a reusable lid, like a yogurt
container, and put holes in it that are large enough for kibble to come out. Fill
the container with your cat’s normal amount of dry food and let them play with
it. Your cat may rattle it or bat at it until the food comes out of the
container. Another option is to place the food bowl somewhere other than the
floor. Try placing the food container on a countertop or a shelf to encourage
your cat to explore and look for their food.
Scratching
Cats naturally scratch to sharpen their claws,
mark their territory, and helps stretch out their back. You will find at the
pet store that there are so many options for cat scratching posts. Find what
fits best in your budget and consider buying a few for different areas of the
house. Some of these posts can attach to a wall or a cabinet while others can
be vertical or horizontal.
Refuge
Cats are social when they want to be and not a
second before. It is important to provide a space for them in which they can
retreat from social activities going on in the house. The best type of refuge
is one that is high up where the cat can perch and survey what is going on from
a distance. Provide multiple beds or refuges throughout the house so your cat
has many places they can use. Some favorite spots are attached to a window, or
on top of a bookshelf. Make sure that no matter where your kitties perch is, that
it is safe and secure. The litter box is also a place of refuge for many cats.
Make sure that your litter box is in a quiet place away from noises, people,
and other animals. Some people like to
Playing
If you don’t give your cat something to do,
your cat will find something to entertain themselves with. Toys are a great way
of satisfying predatory instincts and also give your cat some exercise. There
are many different types of toys out there to purchase but you can also make
your own toys. Some people get very creative and make their own cat toys with
catnip inside them. You cat is very social, so spending time with them and
playing is always great to help keep them happy and also helps you relax and be happy too!
Outside
Allowing your cat to spend time outside can
increase the risk of your cat getting injured or diseases from other cats. If
you really want to give your cat outdoor time, make sure you are able to give
them a safe environment such as being on a leash and harness or creating an
outdoor playroom for them to enjoy. If creating an outdoor playroom for your
cat isn’t feasible you can always bring the indoors in. You can make a planter
with grass that is big enough for your cat to lie and stretch out on. Cats love
chewing and rubbing against plants, but make sure the plants are not irritants
or poisonous.
There are lots of places in which you can purchase
products for your cat to have a happy environment. Some products have multiple
features such as cat trees that have multiple perches, can be used as a
scratching post, and some even have toys attached to them to encourage play. If
you purchase one that has multiple perches you can even feed your cat on one of
them. All of these features will help you create the purrfect environment for
your kitty.
Author Bio:
Kaylin Stinski: Throughout my life, I have always been very passionate about animals and have worked in the veterinary medicine field for the last 10 years. Outside of working directly with the animals, I really enjoy educating clients on the overall care of their pets; not only from a medical perspective but also discussing general concerns such as behavioural interventions and preventative care. Writer at Pet Wellness Advisor.
Thank mew furry much fur such an informative article Kaylin, with some really great tips and advice.
Don't furget to join us again tomorrow fur our usual selfie selection and in the meantime we wish mew a supurr Caturday!
Bestest purrs
Basil & Co xox
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