10 Things That Will Make Your Cat Happy
1. Get a Really Nice Scratching Post
2. Help Your Cat Stay Groomed
Cats love to preen and clean, but they aren’t as fond of hacking up hairballs. Help your cat out by brushing her on a regular basis. The extra attention and bonding time you two will have is just an added bonus.
3. Treat Your Cat with Treats
Cats enjoy treats just as much as the next pet, so treat your cat by getting them a new treat that’s not only healthy but also delicious and low in calories.
4. Give Your Cat New Toys
Generally-speaking, cat toys aren’t very costly, and cats love playing with them. Toys are physically and mentally stimulating, so playing with them keeps your cat young, sharp and healthy.
5. Refresh Your Cat’s Water Dish
Water is essential for your cat’s health and happiness. Because cats are curious and playful, you can make your cat’s time spent at the water cooler entertaining by upgrading their water dish to a fountain that bubbles and flows. There are many options available at various price points.
6. Upgrade Your Cat’s Throne (Litter Box)
A splurge that might benefit you as well, pick up a self-cleaning litter box and your cat will never have to suffer the indignity of a dirty litter box again.
7. Spend Some Extra Time Cuddling Together
For most cats, there’s no time like lap time, so plan to spend a little extra time sitting and relaxing. Plan to sit down and finally read that book you’ve been wanting to start or use your cuddle time for an extra brushing session.
8. Plant a Patch of Cat Grass
If you’ve ever seen your cat try to nibble the leaves of your favorite fichus or the blooms of fresh-cut flowers, it’s because they’ve got a natural instinct to nosh on grass. Grass fibers help them with digestion among other things. Cat grass is actually easy to grow indoors and outdoors and is a definite treat for kitties (it’s also a treat for your indoor house plants, many of which are toxic to pets).
9. Treat Your Cat to Catnip
Different from cat grass, catnip is an herb from the mint family that has a stimulating effect on cat behavior. A little catnip can help make your cat’s playtime extra fun; however, do be careful when it comes to catnip as not all cats will enjoy the effect.