We’ve all seen them – cats that troll the neighborhood,
begging food and sleeping on – or under the cars. And we
all know that’s no way for a cat to live, right? (At least
not if you want your cat to live more than a couple of years.)
So bring your cat inside ; permanently – and teach him how
good life inside can be!
If youve got a new kitten and you want him to be indoors all the
time, start by giving him a little extra attention and making
the great indoors a fun place to be. For instance ; having one-on-one
play time with your kitten will help him feel important and loved.
And giving him toys and a cozy bed will help him burn some energy
and give him a safe place to sleep when hes done playing.
Of course, if youve already got an indoor cat, there are some
things you can do to keep his time inside interesting, too. According
to http://Petco.com , some fun ways to keep your cat inspired include:
Letting your cat nibble on dietary greens planted in a small pot.
Opening a window (as long as the screens are secure) and giving
him a breath of fresh air – and some nice scenery.
Teaching your cat to walk on a leash
Giving him a secure, enclosed space outside where he can experience
the outdoors safely.
Other than giving your cat a longer life expectancy and keeping
him safer, in general, your cat will also likely have a healthier
life, with a drastically reduced possibility of contracting FIV,
feline leukemia, rabies, distemper, and other, often fatal, diseases.
While every effort should be made to keep your cat indoors, safe
and healthy, you should always keep his vaccinations current and
equip him with an elastic or breakaway collar with an identification
tag – just in case he does sneak out.
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