10 Tips for Content Cats
When cats are kept indoors, they face fewer dangers from cat fights, cars, illness, getting lost or stolen. It also helps them stop hunting wildlife. Try all, or some, of these 10 tips for content cats, to keep your cat happy at home…
| 1. Play with your cat. Toys can be purchased or made at home. Rotate toys around to keep your cat interested. | 2. Give your cat a window view. Windowsills are great and so are bookcases, shelves and benchtops. Free them up for cat access. | 3. Scratching posts Provide suitable scratching posts. Place these in locations that your cat likes to scratch. More about scratching | 4. Litter & litter trays Keep litter trays clean. Have more than one in a multi-cat household. More about cat toileting. | 5. Small, regular meals Cats like to graze so regular feeding helps them stay happily around the home. Try some food-releasing toys. |
| 6. Another cat or a dog Try another cat for company. This will not solve behavioural problems but is good for cat-friendly cats. | 7. Play hunting games Let your cat hunt by playing games with toys on a string or laser lights. Hide their food or use food-releasing toys. | 8. Be kind & use rewards Never punish your cat, praise it for good behaviour. Cats can be trained too with a little patience. | 9. Cat grasses & catnip Give your indoor cat fresh grass to chew on. Cats love cat grasses and some also adore catnip. | 10. Interaction & cuddles Interact with your cat, even train it. Pat your cat and show you care. You cat will love you. |
Trying some or all of these content cat tips will help you have a happy cat at home.
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