7 tips to keep your indoor cat happy

Can't get your cat outside? No worries-with the right enrichment, you can make indoor life delightful and safe. Here are seven practical tips to keep your indoor cat mentally and physically happy.

1. Give your cat daily attention

Schedule set play times and cuddle time. Are you away often? Then consider a cat sitter at home So that your cat continues to receive love and routine.

2. Invest in a sturdy, tall scratching post

Scratching is nail care, stress reduction and territory marking. Choose multiple lying platforms and height differences.

Kitten scratches a scratching post

3. Clean litter box in a quiet place

Keep the bowl clean and use unscented grit. Put the bin out of the run and give your cat privacy.

4. Create a window lookout

Cats love to observe. Create a comfortable spot by the window for hours of viewing pleasure.

Cat mat by the window

5. Alternate toys

Stimulate the hunting instinct with mice, balls and fishing rods. Simple props such as wads of paper also work wonders-rotate to keep it exciting.

6. Food and drink with an element of play

Always offer fresh water. Use puzzle feeders or a snack die to make food searching fun and reduce boredom.

Snack dice for cats

7. Consider a second pet

A playmate can be enriching, provided the characters match. Introduce quietly and supervise the contact.

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