Tips to keep your cat happy at home
Tips to keep your cat happy at home
It’s a myth that leaving the house is a condition of cats’ happiness. Playing with your cat regularly and offering them fun toys can easily satisfy their pursuit instincts by stimulating them and giving them the exercise they need to stay healthy and happy. They also protect the local nature!
In the face of cold weather, here are some tips on how to turn a great interior into a fun, cat-friendly environment that meets all of your cat’s needs.
Starting from the youth
Kittens that are raised at home are usually happy to stay there when they get older.
Good fences = happy cats
Provide your cat with a covered hallway so that you can exit safely. Consider building or buying a “catio” or similar so your cat can taste the food outside without the risk. A regular fence may not prevent other pets from entering your garden, so you should always be present when you leave your cat outside your garden.
Be sure to protect your backyard with cats by checking the fence for escape routes and blocking access to poisonous plants, garden chemicals, and other dangerous objects.
Choose this path
If you live in a quiet area where you can walk without encountering loose dogs, consider buying a harness and teaching your cat to walk on a leash. This training takes time and patience for you and your cat, and is easiest when your cat is young. Some cats can even be harnessed and attached to a stationary device to enjoy the outdoors while working nearby in your garden (but make sure you don’t leave your cat on a leash).
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install a chair indoors near a sunny window; Quilted chicks can be purchased at many pet stores or from catalog retailers. Another option is an enclosure that fits into the window frame (similar to an air conditioner) and provides a safe space for your cat to hang out. Larger perches can be installed on the side of the house or in the yard of a ground floor apartment.
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Purchase a ready-made cat scratcher (often referred to as a “kitty house”) or build your own. Cat scratching can be short or extend from floor to ceiling. It provides great opportunities for climbing and creates more play and rest areas in homes with many cats using vertical space. If possible, locate a scratching post next to a window so your cat can watch the action outside.
game time
Play with your cat every day. Try different types of toys that allow your cat to chase, chase, jump and kick. When your cat is tired, keep toys that might harm her (such as string toys) out of her reach. When you can’t supervise, leave “toys” like paper bags (with handles removed) or cardboard boxes. Remember to change toys from time to time to make them look “new” and more interesting for your cat.
Get out
Grow cat grass in indoor pots so the cats can graze.
Clean home
Cats can spoil, so clean the litter box regularly.
I’m asking for proof
Even cats that live in the house should have a collar and visible identification. An occasional open window (make sure the windows have guardrails) or doors is a tempting opportunity for your cat. Your cat may get frightened and go outside if strangers come to work in your home or in the event of a fire or similar disaster. A visual identification collar and tag can help someone bring your pet back to you.
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For additional insurance, consider purchasing a microchip for your cat and keep your contact data up to date along with your chip history. If your cat is lost, contact your local animal shelter immediately to file a report. Shelter staff can provide advice on how to safely bring your pet home. Also read our tips for finding a lost pet.
