Cats Kitten

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I have never owned a cat, took in stray kitten an adopted it. I own a dog too. What are cats like as pets?

Kitten is a beautiful mackerel tabby and prefers to be with me, than with my kids, but I can't help noticing the Garfield cliches about cats and dogs are true. How do cats think and act? Right now he's blissfully asleep next to my keyboard, as I type.

If you play w/ them and love on them, they aren't too different from dogs. Mine follow me around, chase paper balls and fur mice that I throw for them, and love to have their heads and bellies scratched .

Here are some great tips on how to make cats happy:

1. Good litter, litter box, and litter box care – make sure you have an adequate number and size of litter boxes. You should have at least one box per cat PLUS one.

They should be cleaned or scooped daily, litter changed monthly and boxes replaced twice a year. They should also be in a location where your cat feels safe using the box and away from high traffic areas and dogs. Good litter box hygiene is a must for cats! You should use the texture and type of litter that appeals to your cat.

2. Good quality food – indoor cats need good quality food to stay healthy. MEAT SHOULD BE THE FIRST INGERDIENT.

Some good brands are Castor & Pollux Organix Feline Formula, Wellness, California Natural, Honest Kitchen, Wysong Anergen Canine & Feline Diet, Natural Balance Ultra Premium, Wysong Archetype Canine & Feline Diets, ZiwiPeak Daily Cat Cuisine, Newman's Own Organics, Halo Spot's Stew Dry Cat Food, Timberwolf Serengeti Herbal Feline, Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul, Natural Planet Organics, Blue Buffalo Spa Selects, Blue Buffalo Blue Organics, or Solid Gold.

3. Grow a little Cat Grass – most cats love cat grass. You can easily grow a small pot or planter and offer it periodically as a special treat.

4. Toys – cats love to play and making sure your cats have lots of toys that like helps to enrich their environment. Every cat has differences toy and play preferences. To learn more about your cats play preferences, click here. At a minimum, have some toys that roll, something with catnip and a toy on a string that can be moved to help stimulate your cat to pounce and play.

Depends on the toy preference of your cat. Laser lights, feathery feline flyers and cat nip toys are favorites with many cats.

5. Play time – cats should be given at least 10 minutes of attention each per day. This should include some playing time and some bonding time.

6. Scratching post – cats have a desire to scratch. Scratching allows them to sharpen their claws, get rid of dead claw pieces and mark territory. Even de-clawed cats like to go through the motions of scratching. You should make sure you have a good spot for your cat to scratch! Make sure it is tall enough for him or her to really stretch out. Keep it in a location where you cat likes to hang out and if you have multiple cats, consider having multiple posts. Learn more tips on choosing a scratching post!

7. Refuge – All cats need a refuge or place to get away and feel safe. Most "refuges" are boxes, beds or cat carriers in a place off the beaten path of the busy household. It should be a place where your cat can get away, feel safe and rest peacefully. This is especially important in busy households, households with dogs or multiple cats.

Remember, it should be in an area where the dog can not bother your cat and if you have multiple cats, you may need multiple refuges.

8. Visual stimulation – every cat should have the ability to look out the window and be simulated by the environment. A screened in porch is ideal but if that is not possible a nice window seat or window bed is a wonderful addition. Cats love to watch nature and other out-door activities. If possible, consider placing a bird feeder within view of the window.

9. Perch – cats love to climb and a perch is a wonderful spot for your cat to feel save, observe the environment and climb! Cat trees often have a nice perch and don't take up much room.

10.Love – cats love to be loved. Take time to let your kitty know you care.

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Your kitty will maintain a healthy weight if you feed it twice a day (three times until 6mos old) rather than leaving food out all of the time and make at least one of the meals canned food rather than feeding only kibble. This will keep the weight down, help prevent urinary crystals which come from dehydration, and reduce the risk of diabetes.

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