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How to make your home a happy place for your cat

These days more than ever it is a good idea to take note of some tips to make your house a happy home for your cat. Sometimes, in the small gestures is the secret to increase the well-being of our pets.

happy place for your cat

1- Take care of their basic needs

The first and most important thing for your cat to be happy is that it has all its basic needs well covered:

Feeding

  • Place your feeder in a place away from walkways, where your cat can eat calmly without being disturbed by anyone.
  • Locate the feeder away from the litter tray.
  • If you can, place more than one feeder in different places around the house and at different heights to promote mental stimulation and physical exercise when fetching food.
  • Offer your cat small rations of food several times a day: remember that cats need to eat small amounts frequently since, in their natural habitat, they hunt several small prey throughout the day.
  • Respect the proper food ration to avoid overweight problems.

Water

  • Always keep your drinking fountain clean and with fresh water. Change it frequently.
  • If you can, it is a good idea to place a source of water at home to promote good hydration.
  • Place the drinker away from the litter tray and walkways.

Sandbox

  • Always place it in a well ventilated area that is very accessible to your cat.
  • Locate the sandbox in a safe and quiet area.
  • Clean the litter daily and wash the tray once a week.
  • Choose the most suitable litter for your cat.
  • Choose a litter tray suitable for your cat’s size and physical condition. If your cat is elderly, a borderless tray is always preferable.

2- Provide your cat with a calm and safe environment

  • Avoid punishment, tension, and yelling, as these will only increase your cat’s stress and weaken your bond with him.
  • Use Feliway Classic Diffuser to help your cat manage stress. Remember that the change in routines these days may be affecting you.
  • Plug the pheromone diffuser in the room where your cat spends the most time.
  • Reserve a safe area of ​​the house to put your cat’s bed and toys, so that she can take shelter there whenever she needs to be quiet.
  • If you live with children, always supervise the interactions between the kittens and the cat to avoid being stressed or uncomfortable.

3- Make the environment richer in stimuli and fun

  • Place scratchers in various rooms of the house.
  • Use pheromones to encourage your cat to use the scratchers .
  • Use cardboard boxes, baskets, drawers, etc. to provide your cat with places to hide or materials to play with.
  • Clear out some shelves so he can climb and move at different heights.

4- Stimulate your mind

  • Increase play times with your cat.
  • Use juguetes interactivos que le planteen a tu gato retos mentales.
  • Rotate toys so you don’t always have them within reach – novelty is always a boost to the mind.

5- If you have more than one cat at home

  • Put a different litter tray for each one, and an extra one so they never have to fight over it.
  • Make each cat have their own feeder and drinker, and some extra so they don’t need to compete for those resources.

About the Author

Teresa Skinner
Teresa Skinner shares expert tips, reviews, and advice on pet care and products at Best Family Pets, helping families raise happy, healthy pets. Teresa Skinner is a seasoned pet care expert with over a decade of hands-on experience in animal wellness and behavior. At Best Family Pets, she shares trusted tips, in-depth product reviews, and practical advice to help families raise happy, healthy pets. Teresa holds certifications in pet nutrition and behavior training, and is passionate about improving everyday pet care through real-world knowledge. For questions or collaborations, feel free to email Teresa.