Cats are the perfect companions for us humans. Who wouldn’t want a serial cuddler that doesn’t judge you (not too obviously, at least), an endless source of amusement, and a great listener all in one? But some things about our feline friends don’t always make life easy. From the constant shedding to the litter box odors, it can be challenging to keep up with the needs of our furry confidants.
While cats are perfectly capable of taking care of themselves for most of their daily needs, it’s not like they can avoid shedding, keep their litter box clean, or ignore their nature and not scratch the furniture just to please us. Especially if we don’t provide them with a scratcher to do it! As responsible cat owners, we need to learn how to help our kitties through any issues they may have.
If you’re thinking about bringing a new furry friend into your home and could use a little help to take care of a cat, we’re here to give you a paw! We’ve investigated and rounded up tons of cat hacks and tips to learn how to tend to your cat’s every need like a pro, so you can make sure they’re happy in their forever home!
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Get them neutered. To ensure all cats have a safe and happy home, one of cats protection’s key aims is to champion neutering as a way to keep the cat population under control.
If your cat lets you touch its paws, it means that they love and trust you.
To end a game of chase with the laser, give your cat a treat to give them a sense of accomplishment and a job well done.
Yes, the laser thing can be frustrating for cats because they never get to catch their prey, and there's no accomplishment! Physical toys are better imho.
If you don't let your cat outside, it'll avoid any number of random dangers the world can throw at it.
Cats won't be the reason birds and other animals go extinct look in the mirror
When you move to a new place, unpack the litter box first. Then "unpack" the kitty and put her next to the litter box so he/she knows where it is... Cats use the litter box as a "home base" and start exploring from there.
and be sure to lock them in the bathroom before all the boxes come into the house, so they don't go darting out the door.
Talk to your cat. It helps to build a rapport, and he/she will respond to more tones of your voice.
I talk to my cats all the time..you don't to need to be mushy gushy..but if they trust your voice especially if you have to move to a new apartment or go to the vet...it really does help
Hang an inexpensive bird feeder outside a window and be sure you have a chair or table near the window so they can sit and watch the birds. It will entertain them every day!
Our cat sits on my piano and looks out through the window at the tree right in front of it
Teaching your cat to come when called is not only handy but could save his life. If he escapes outside, you can call him back home.
It is recommended that you play with your cat for 15 to 20 minutes before bedtime so that they can let out all their excess energy. This pre-bedtime play session will make the cat calmer and help them sleep better through the night.
and if they only get wet food once a day, give it to them at supper time, that way they won't be waking you at 4am for food.
Got feral cats in the backyard? Keep ‘em warm this winter. Provide some food and shelter for feral or stray cats.
Yep, we set up a couple of cat houses in the backyard a few years ago, during a particularly vicious cold snap. We'd already been providing a bit of food for the ferals, and we could deal with the chances of finding a little frozen body. The only downside is that we don't get to watch birds at our feeders anymore, but the regular visits from the kittens more than makes up for it.
If you find that your cat has a propensity to sit on your book or keyboard or in front of your monitor as you attempt to use it, place an open box on your desk big enough for your cat. If there’s one thing cats love more than sitting on keyboards, it’s sitting in boxes.
Touch it’s ears, paws, and belly frequently to get it acclimated to those areas being handled.
It’s a good idea to get two cats, especially if you’re out of the house during the day. Not only will your cat be less lonely, but they’re also less likely to get destructive if they have someone to play with during the day.
Yeah, definitely not a guarantee they will get along. I had litter-mate brother/ sister pair and they HATED each other- full on cat fights with abscesses. The key is to pair based on personality
When petting a cat, watch the tail. A tip flip is annoyance, a tail thump means get away, and a twitch from the base means you're about two seconds from getting bit. Stop as soon as you see any of these, and your cat will respect you more and tolerate more petting in the future.
My cat swishes her tail, when she wants me to play "throw" that is throw a treat and she will chase it
Store-bought toys look fun to us humans, but most cats are perfectly happy to swat around things like bottle caps, pipe cleaners, and old playing cards.
Plastic rings from milk jugs have been the most popular among my cats for something a bit over 50 years now. I dread moving the refrigerator when we leave...
I often describe moving the sofa and appliances when their toy supply is low as "harvesting".
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Any paper bag is like crack to my cats, they will play with all day, that and cardboard boxes, I have a corner in my apt that at this point looks like a shanty town of boxes and bags, but the cats love it
My Bob loved it when I would put one of those plastic jingle balls in the tub. (firm plastic with a bell inside). He LOVED to bat it up the tub and have it roll back down... Eventually he learned to drag it in the tub himself... in the middle of the night...
Any string, ribbon, cable or tube works for my cat. Best is one set of shoelaces. They are too thick for her to eat (she tried eating only really thin strings and after I stopped her and gave her thicker toys she never tried again), inexpensive, as safe as cotton string can be and easy to find for me because of bright color.
Mine love the leather laces made for boat shoes. Put a good sized knot on one end for gnawing and they'll make up games to play with them! And the laces last for years.
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Cats can eat hair binders. I saw a vet show where a cat had dozens around its intestines. The cat nearly died.
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I have 2 Torties...they get into the Legos and play Lego hockey on the kitchen floor.
flash drives, pens, small plastic bottle caps, and especially that thing you pop out of a milk or juice carton that's underneath the cap
I completely agree with you is it so hard to ask for our cats to just let us have three hair ties out of 100? 😂
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The best cat toy I've ever found was back in the paleolithic era (70s), there was a machine at the local grocery, insert your coin, turn the crank and it delivered one item. One of the machines was loaded with "super bounce balls"--and they lived up to their name. They were also grippy enough that you could throw them with a lot of spin to influence how they bounced--I could throw them so they hit the floor, hit the door, hit the floor then hit the door **again**. We had dozens and periodically took a yardstick (works a lot better than a broom) to recover them from under the sofa and the like. This was before the era of fancy cat toys but I think they would beat most modern toys.
Yeah, I call my cat The Trash Tortie. :) Forget store-bought toys - all she wants to play with are random things that fall on the floor.
My cat ripped apart (while i was watching) the pipe clearner's. First and last time for that. He also eats any kind of string too.
I had a cat that loved those, but would try to eat the cotton on the end of swabs, then cough and choke until it was pulled from their mouth. No swab play at my house after that!
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Give your cat running water. Some cats like flowing water and the filter helps keep the water fresh.
Every pet owner should consider pet insurance. Even if you believe you have enough money to cover veterinary costs, pet insurance could still save you thousands of dollars if your pet gets sick or injured.
If you’re bringing a cat into a home with other pets or another pet into a home that already has a cat, don’t just put them together and hope everything works out. Cats tend to be very territorial, and they also need time to adjust to a new environment.
Jackson Galaxy has great tips for how to introduce cats and it really works. He's pretty dorky but his methods are very reliable.
From an early age, touch your cat's feet and toes often. If they get used to having their toes handled, it is much easier to cut their nails later.
Trim. They're not removing the claws, theyre trimming them. Cats can get their claws stuck in fabric if they're too long, and can injure themselves. They still have claws. They're just trimmed down. They can sharpen them again immediately.
A great way to keep your indoor cat active, particularly if you live in a smaller home, is to put up some shelves or towers for them to climb.
It’s time to stop spraying cats with water! Your cat starts to associate the unpleasant experience with you, and not necessarily his actions with the punishment.
Initially I would spray with water (because they were jumping on the kitchen counter and terrified they might jump on the stove). I would make scoosh noise at the same time as spraying, didn't take long to just make the scoosh noise to prevent jumping.
Place pinecones in potted plants, because they're uncomfortable for your cat to step on and will keep them out.
Keeping your cat at home is the safest and least unsettling option when you go on holiday as they’re less likely to be stressed and will be more content in their own environment.
This really varies from cat to cat and is absolutely not a general rule
Leaving treats hidden around the house when leave. It means that cat looks forward to leaving instead of being anxious because he gets to go on a treasure hunt.
Avoid letting the cat play with your hands. Letting your cat play wrestle with your hands teaches them that biting and scratching is an acceptable behavior.
Store dry cat food in a plastic pitcher or cereal container. Leaving your cat’s food in the opened bag runs the risk of letting it get stale.
If your cat goes crazy for catnip, consider growing your own. Catnip is relatively easy to grow in pots, and it’ll give you an endless supply of fun. Make sure to keep the pots out of kitty’s reach until you’re ready.
I once planted catnip in a neighbour's garden that was a particular pain. He came out to find a lot of his plants flattened.
Providing a cat-friendly climbing alternative not only protects your collectibles, but it affords items which may be destined for the landfill, a new purpose in life.
You can build your own cat tent with some basic items that you'll already have at home. Using wire coat hangers make a frame like a tent, with two hangers crossing each other over the top and place an old t-shirt over the frame.
Safeguard your sofa. Setting up decoy scratching posts, you can give cats a place to mark, stretch, and trim their nails, without damaging your belongings.
I once had a lady come into the shelter to adopt. I asked her if she had a scratch post, her response "no, I have a sofa". Give the lady a cat. And she also became a volunteer with us for many years.
Build a "catio" so your kitties can experience a taste of the outdoors.
Spend a few extra moments in the morning or evening brushing down your cat, and you'll have less fur on all your furniture!
Such a simple one but if kitty hated going in the carrier and splays out, turn the carrier so the door is facing the ceiling. Tuck kitty into a ball and drop into carrier butt first.
If you have multiple cats and enough room in your home, it’s highly recommended that you have one litter box for every cat, as well as an extra litter box. Many cats don’t like sharing litter boxes, and even if they don’t mind, it’s still good to have extras in case one is occupied, full, or otherwise inaccessible.
Enough toilet space inside and preferably outside as well is a good thing, but they don't have any concept of personal toilets, so even if you have more than one, IME, they all tend to use the same one unless/until it starts to fill up. So if we're good enough to clean the litter frequently, even our four cats, in the depths of an Alpine winter, will all normally use just one of the two boxes we have inside.
Make your cats less aggressive toward each other. Separate their resources. Reduce competition between the cats by providing multiple, identical food bowls, beds and litter boxes in different areas of your house.
A good rule of thumb is to have one more litter boxes than you have cats.
If you're tight on space, create a tiny hammock for your cat.
Deep clean their collars. They harbour a lot of dirt, grime and bacteria so make sure they're kept fresh and clean.
More importantly, make sure their collars are the type that release if they are caught on something.
Get a cat tracker. Look for one that is lightweight, small enough to attach, and either makes a noise or has an app that does when you near it.
I’ll be using this hack for all of eternity! 😻seriously I needed this! YOU ARE A LIFESAVER AND GENIUS!
Use what’s in your kitchen to reduce litter box odors.Using a little baking soda or deodorizer in your litter box can go a long way to a fresher house.
Put blankets and pillows near windows. If your cat likes to watch the world go by out the window, let them do it in comfort. You can also facilitate the perfect nap time by putting blankets and pillows on high perches like tall bookshelves.
or carpet remnants; I used carpet remnants for all sorts of cat-related things
Never give a cat a treat without it having to work for it. Training your cat has important benefits. You’re stimulating his body and his mind, which helps keep him healthy.
Mine only get treats when I leave the house. They know I'm leaving depending on what I wear lol
When you need to take either to the vet, leave the kitty carrier out for a few days before. The carrier will become less intimidating when it is a treat-bearing part of the daily scenery at home.
To encourage your cat to drink more water is make sure that you place their food bowl away from their water bowl.
Wean your cat from destroying furniture. Cats do not tolerate the smell of citrus, use this feature for their own purposes. Sprinkle all the favorite surfaces that the cat wants to scratch.
*Most* cats don't like citrus. Some are blasé about. I had a cat who ate clementines with me.
When your cat wants attention or just accepts it from you, give it some but stop a bit before it gets bored or annoyed. Usually, it will build a craving for your touch rather than trying to get away. The converse is true also.
this is so meanly phrased please don't withhold affection from your cats so they get needy. That's mean and abusive. Just learn how to observe their body language so you know when to stop or when they're annoyed. Cats get overstimulated and they are not toys or subserviants they are little friends and you need to respect their consent!
Serve cat food on a shallow plate to prevent speed eating.
Yup, mash it down really good. It takes them longer to eat their meal and the chances of them throwing up is greatly decreased.
Try to vary feeding times. Make it so that your cats are fed when you’re ready to feed them to prevent them hassling you beforehand.
Nope. She has a watch hidden somewhere on her. How she knows what time I don’t know. I’m retired, so I don’t mind and I think she’s pretty smart to know the times.
Use a cat tooth paste that has an enzyme that cleans their teeth and breath. It also helps that its like a soft at treat!
PLEASE take care of your cat's and dog's teeth, as much as you can. Every animal tolerates or is able to be trained to accept it to varying degrees, but dental work can get expensive (I'm a dental hygienist who also had a dog with dental disease- our dog had a yearly exam and cleaning with extractions and it usually cost about $1k). My husband had a cat growing up who died from a periodontal infection. Our new dog has been trained to expect and enjoy getting her teeth brushed every night after she goes out for the last time. I started by putting the pet toothpaste on my finger and letting her lick it off. Then I progressed to wiggling my bare finger in her mouth and against her teeth as she was licking the toothpaste. Then I started introducing the pet toothbrush- just letting her lick the toothpaste off and getting used to it. Then I finally started wiggling my finger (finger toothbrush) around in her mouth and finally brushing different parts of her mouth each night.
Use a rubber glove to get the cat hair off your couch.
Cats love houseplants, but they hate citrus. Place a few orange peels either in the pot or around the pot to deter a mischievous cat. It will help stop your cat from both eating your plants and digging in the dirt.
many houseplants are toxic to cats, which is why I I have catnip plants
Using wet hands to wipe off cat hair. When you do stroke your pet, the water will actually help the loose hair on your pet stick to your hands.
I would say... damp hands, not dripping wet. I keep a bowl of water next to me, rub all through the hair and wipe the hair into the trash. Keep dipping your hands. It also works to help take out any litter that might be stuck in the coat or toes
Cover exposed cords with split tubing to keep your cats from chewing through them.
We Don't Want The Poor Kitty From National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
Try to stick to wet and dry food balance. This may be particularly useful with cats who require a higher water intake but enjoy eating dry better than canned.
Calm your cat down. The most common situations that trigger the need to help calm a cat are run-ins with other cats, unfamiliar people, dogs, noises, new environments, car rides, visits to the veterinarian, and even handling. Try to keep the noises low around your cat, especially when she may be getting stressed due to an unfamiliar environment or person.
It also helps to head to the health food store to buy a bottle of Bach's Rescue Remedy.
Clicker train daily for a couple minutes. It calms down a wound up spindly wily feline soul so that everyone can blissfully sleep all night long.
If you have hairball problems, red wheatgrass can help with digestion
Put tin foil around areas where you don’t want your cat to go. Cats hate the crinkly feel and sound of tinfoil.
Attach a brush to the wall. This way your cat can brush themselves.
I bought one of those things thinking it was a great idea. My cat thought it was the dumbest thing she'd ever seen. :)
Use dryer sheets to remove cat hair from clothes. It removes hair and leaves behind a fresh scent.
Make a condo for your cats. They are great for houses with children or dogs because they will give the cat a place to hide in.
Don't scold the cat. Pets often have no idea what just happened or why you’re yelling at them.
Harsh cleaning chemicals can be harmful to cats so try using home-made solutions when you need to clean up cat pee. Vinegar is excellent at killing bacteria, so put it to work.
Make them a bed of grass. A grass bed, much like a box, provides a safe space for your cat to hide and feel secure.
If you need to bathe your cat, do it in the sink as opposed to the bathtub.
lol!!! I put on my heaviest jeans and my leather jacket and do it in the bathtub and just get wet myself. The clothing is armour btw. But do try and be gentle as you can, bc sometimes you do need to bathe them for whatever reason. It helps to run the water first so there's no big scary noise happening when you get them in there.
Cleaning out your litter box can be painstaking and messy. A litter that clumps will make scooping easier, however, as it’ll be obvious where you need to scoop and whether you’ve gotten it all.
If your cat has trouble with hairballs, use kitty grass, which will provide fiber.
You can also cut or pull up grass from outside, and leave it in a dish for them. I pick some at least once a week most of the year, and my cats immediately start munching away. We use winter rye or Bermuda grass, but many other varieties are good as long as they've not been sprayed with anything and they're not toxic to cats (there's some great websites with info to help with that). If I can find it, I'll also pick at least a few longer blades or stems to use as impromptu toys; I let them chase it until it starts to get tattered, then leave them to devour their "prey" after one last good pounce. Conveniently, this also gives me an excuse not to weed-eat the edges of my yard, so it's a win-win for me, too. :)
Hide the litter box inside a chest or cabinet.
Make food-dish shelves to keep your cat's food out of reach from the dog.
Cats are more attached to places than people. If you move, don't be surprised if your cat wanders off to find its way home. Prevent this by having a kitty paradise ready in your new abode: lots of obviously available food and water, toys, litter, and interesting kitty places to explore.
Never disagree with them. Make them passively want to do what you want them to. Similarly - if they're wired to behave some way... yield unless it's a problem.
Tuck a wand toy into a pocket or tie a piece of fleece onto a belt loop when cleaning. It's close enough to random movements that cat loves to chase.
Make your own cat scratcher with what you have around the house. Or get a carpet sample for free.
Put double-sided tape on surfaces where you don’t want your cat to jump up on. Cat soon learn to avoid these areas as they'll think there will be something sticky on it.
Empty milk cartons can be used to create a kitty litter scoop.
Draw a circle around your pet's food bowl with chalk to keep ants away.
Ice cubes frozen alongside a few kitty-tidbits is, a great toy that will also help keep your cat nice and cool on hot summer days.
If your cat has ruined your screen door or window, there’s a fix for that. Buy tape repair kits for screens that have a mesh pattern.
Don't bathe your cat. In addition, with their barbed tongues, they are usually capable of keeping their own coats clean without any help from their humans.
In the span of 50 years, I have lived with 19 cats, and have never bathed one.
If you tried and failed to train them, transition from free feeding to meal times can be the solution. No need to decrease how much you feed them, still works if the meals are frequent.
Invest in a pheromone diffuser. The diffuser will emit an odorless vapor that’s meant to imitate feline facial pheromones, thus calming your cat down.
There's a class action lawsuit against Feliway right now, because these things do NOT work.
Wrap furniture legs in twine. Even with a designated scratching area, some cats can’t resist taking their claws to the furniture.
Make sure toys are put away at bedtime. You can ensure their midnight shenanigans don’t interrupt your sleep by putting away all the noisy cat toys before bed.
Teach your cat to comb itself. Use a small, soft-bristled brush or a fine-toothed comb and, while you hold the kitten, gently touch him with the brush or comb. Let him sniff it but don't let him attack it; you don't want him to think fighting the grooming tools is acceptable. Gently brush or comb the kitten a few times and then let him go.
Use the door buddy to give your cat some space. The Door Buddy is an adjustable door strap that mounts on your door and door frame and holds any door in your house open wide enough so your cat can get inside the room.
Brushing your cat regularly with a soft brush can definitely help, and you should aim for a once-a-day grooming session for longhaired breeds, or a weekly one for shorthaired cats.
My cats hate being brushed :( I’ve tried everything I read online - should I just keep trying?
If you can't find your cat (hiding somewhere in the house) put some food in its bowl and shake so it makes sound. Your cat will come running.
I literally lost my kitten the first day I brought him home. After searching what I thought was the whole house I got a bit anxious. I told my 5 year old cat to go find the kitten. He looked at me and just walked away so I followed him. He stopped infront of the oven, sat down and looked at me again. I was puzzled but figured I'd pull out the bottom drawer of the oven where most people store their pot, pans and bake ware. I was sceptical since that drawer is filled with cookie sheets, bread pans, muffin tins etc. Wouldn't you know it. The kitten was sitting at the very front of the drawer looking at me like I was crazy. Turns out he was small enough to fit through the gap at the back of the oven and climb to the front. Now I know there is a gap at the back of the over lol
Cats are happy with "fetch". Use an old crisp packet folded in to a triangle, throw it once and they're playing alone for a while then.
Give them a two-syllable name. Cats tend to only respond to shorter names, so stick to one or two syllables, preferably ending in an “ee” sound.
Trim your cat’s claws or get them claw covers. Many cat owners seem to not worry about this, but it’s a good idea to lend your cat a hand with claw care. Learn to trim your cat’s claws or, if that’s too much, buy claw covers that a vet or groomer can help you learn to put on.
Wean your cat from destroying plants. When you're not home-or you're otherwise occupied-consider putting plants on shelves, behind a closed door, or otherwise out of reach of curious cats.
be sure to read up about each plant in your home to make sure they are not poisonous.
Never close any door and block the cat in any room of the house, it's cat territory.
For play - do not use your hand or wiggly fingers. They will associate that then with prey and want to bite and attack.
To remove the cat hair, especially from furniture, place duct tape over it. When you remove the duct tape, the hair will come up with it.
Prevent your cat from unrolling the toilet paper with citrus.
Bad idea! 😬 Unless you don't intend to actually use the toilet paper on yourself if you catch my drift.
Build a DIY vented litter box. If you're handy with DIY and you're sick of the smell of cat turd in your home, this project is for you!
Or just scoop the poop out daily. Dog poop bags are handy for this. If the poop is litter free (sometimes you get lucky) you can flush it down the toilet
Wean your cat from going to the toilet in the wrong place. Perhaps this is the most common reason why cats begin to ignore the tray. If you decide to replace the filler, your cat is an innovation not approved, return to their seats.
Wean your cat from walking on the table. Note which side cat usually jumps on the table. Put there a large tray so that he looked over the edge of the tabletop. Now, if the cat tries to climb up on the table, it will fall.
Use old plastic Easter eggs to create fun puzzle toys for your cat.
In the old days I would put a few bits of dry cat food in film containers. Yes, I still use film.
Flushable cat litter is awesome. Flushable cat litter is made from biodegradable materials that break down in the environment. It will not harden when mixed with water and is supposed to be safe to flush down the toilet.
If you have a computer plugged into a power strip get cablebox. Cats like to lie in warm places, power strips are warm, they will eventually step on the switch and make you lose all your work.
When cat is sick and need to take meds use to pound the pills into powder, mix it with a little bit of water into a paste and smother it all over cats mouth with a basting brush.
Create a peek-a-boo cat bed. Simply buy two material cat baskets then stitch them together. If you can't find any with a dip then simply cut out a half circle on each bed before stitching up.
When stroking a cat, you should use the knuckle of the first finger and press down softly on a circular motion on the cat's head. Because some cat's generally don't like being stroked all the way down/across the back.
Give your cat a bell. Bells on collars seem to reduce the amount of prey caught by about half, which could be enough to no longer pose a threat to ecosystems.
Some cats can't get high on catnip. If this is the case, try black olives.
If you want a cheap, natural flea repellant to keep fleas off your pet and out of your home but aren't keen on using chemical-based flea collars and sprays, vinegar is an option.
Empty coke boxes hot-glued together stacked and side by side. Just cut windows and doors where ever you want. Very cheap playhouse.
Crystalline litter is very absorbent, low order, and doesn't need to be changed as often.
The best litter is the wood pellets you normally buy to heat the house. You can get a huge bag for less than $10 and it is the same stuff as the higher priced wood litters from the pet food store.
Don't feed your cats milk or tuna fish. The oil (or water) from a can of tuna fish, when drizzled on some dry kibble, is very good for cats in moderation.
Tuna is the only protein my cat can eat without having intolerance reactions
Never buy cat food from grocery stores, those things are poison. Cats are natural carnivores that usually consume more than 95% meat.
Not even finishing this thread, as so far they are all quite obvious to cat owners. To people are are considering getting a cat: do not declaw them. You're essentially cutting off the top knuckles, and they will have arthritis later in life.
Thank you for this. It is so painful for them, they cannot jump, they cannot even use regular litter and if the need ever arises, are utterly defenseless. many countries have made it illegal.
Load More Replies... not a single hack in the list; just a bunch of tips; I know English isn't the first language of the author, but c'mon, where did you get the idea that "tip" and "hack" are synonyms?
most of the tips are incredibly obvious too; I've got a cat and am scrolling through this list hoping to find something I didn't already know
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Yes, this I know. Bouche has toys she loves all over the house. This does not stop her from stealing my stylus every single day. She's not the one with fat fingers.
I'd really like to add something to the list: Feed high-quality quality cat food without sugar or grain, with a high meat content (70%+) and use dried cat food only as a snack/reward. 70% of all cats will get chronic renal failure when they're old because of a poor diet. My cat died last year because of it.
Not even finishing this thread, as so far they are all quite obvious to cat owners. To people are are considering getting a cat: do not declaw them. You're essentially cutting off the top knuckles, and they will have arthritis later in life.
Thank you for this. It is so painful for them, they cannot jump, they cannot even use regular litter and if the need ever arises, are utterly defenseless. many countries have made it illegal.
Load More Replies... not a single hack in the list; just a bunch of tips; I know English isn't the first language of the author, but c'mon, where did you get the idea that "tip" and "hack" are synonyms?
most of the tips are incredibly obvious too; I've got a cat and am scrolling through this list hoping to find something I didn't already know
Load More Replies... Yes, this I know. Bouche has toys she loves all over the house. This does not stop her from stealing my stylus every single day. She's not the one with fat fingers.
I'd really like to add something to the list: Feed high-quality quality cat food without sugar or grain, with a high meat content (70%+) and use dried cat food only as a snack/reward. 70% of all cats will get chronic renal failure when they're old because of a poor diet. My cat died last year because of it.
