Cat Parents, Listen Up To These Top Tips To Keep Your Cats Happy
Cats may act like they run the house, but keeping them happy takes more than a food bowl and a sunny windowsill. From toys and litter boxes to hiding spots and scratching posts, the little things can make a big difference in how your cat behaves day to day.
This roundup pulls together simple cat care ideas that can help indoor cats stay entertained, comfortable, and a little less destructive. Some of the suggestions are practical, some are surprisingly low-cost, and a few may explain why your cat keeps acting out when they are bored.
By the end, you may look at your cat’s habits a little differently.
1. Make sure they have a wide variety of toys.
Just like humans, cats can get bored, too.
2. Cats don't need expensive toys either. They're perfectly happy with a box or a scrunched-up piece of paper.
Really, they just want whatever you don't want them to have.
Cats really do make the simplest things look like luxury.
3. Cats and technology can mix!
There are plenty of options available—for example, remote-controlled toys or cameras that allow you to check in with them during the day.
4. Most indoor plants and cats do NOT mix.
Keep toxic plants away from cats and get some cat grass or catnip for your furry companion.
5. Consider taking them out on leashes for a walk.
Only do this if you know it won't stress them out—but it's a good way for indoor cats to get some fresh air.
6. Have at least one litter box per cat.
This prevents one cat from dominating it.
7. Make sure they have lots of places to hide.
Especially if they don't like guests.
That is one way to keep a cat feeling in control.
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8. Keep your tabletops clear to remove the temptation they have of knocking everything off!
9. Try not to put their food, water, and litter box in close proximity.
Often, cats' natural instincts will prevent them from wanting to eat or drink from something they think could be contaminated.
10. Consider investing in a drinking fountain for them.
Cats prefer running water.
11. Actively play with them for around 30 minutes a day.
They need exercise and attention!
A bored cat can turn into a full-time menace fast.
12. Cats overeat when bored, so try not to leave too much food out during the day.
13. Cats don't like citrus scents.
Unless you're trying to keep them off something, avoid such smells as they can give them anxiety.
14. Cats LOVE scratching posts.
Providing them with plenty of scratching options will stop them from using the side of the couch.
15. Most of all, your cat loves YOU. So make sure you give them the love, care, attention, and fun that they deserve.
And of course, the cat still expects to be adored.
Before your cat gets bored, avoid the 10 mistakes in 10 Things You Should Never Do To Your Cat.
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