Have you ever wonder how to make your feline friend really happy? In regarding to their own health and well – being, they will often tell you what they need in order to be happy and what we have to do is just to pay enough attention to his behavior and read the ”unique” desires of our friends. All pet owners wants their pet to be really happy as possible and if you, too, wants your cat to be happy then you are at the right place. Below are the points that will help you to understand what your cat needs in order to be happy :-
1. PET YOUR CAT :-
Petting cat might sound simple, but one should know that using too much force or petting your cat in the wrong direction can actually cause him to bite or scratch you. If you know the right way of petting then your cat is gonna love it. However not all cats like it, different cats have different personalities. some likes to be pet but some may like to be left alone until they feel that they really want human attention.
2. FEED YOUR CAT :-
Try to give your cat a persistent diet as sudden changes in the diet might upset their stomachs. You can feed him dry food as it has all the nutrients what your cat needs, also it helps in keeping his teeth clean and strong, although if you have decided to feed dry food then you have to make sure that if the water is available. Also don’t try to give him a vegetarian diet, they are carnivores and should eat meat, a meat – less diet can actually kill him as they live on a pure protein – diet. You can give him treat too once in a while but do not over do this as it can lead to some major problems like ”fussy – eating habits” and weight – gain. Also do not even feed him any human foods.
3. GIVE YOUR CAT FREEDOM :-
Giving enough freedom to your cat is very important. If your cat is sleeping, Try not to wake him up especially if they’re kittens as this is the time when the kittens do most of their growing. If you are allowing your cat to go outside then make sure to micro – chipped your cat as if your cat become lost or if anything happen then people could reunite you with your pet. Kittens shouldn’t be allowed to go outside until the age of six months. If you live on a busy road, then it would be best for your cat to not to go outside, otherwise, they can hurt themselves.
4. PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUR CAT :-
If you are not at home, then a soft music on the radio can helps him to relax while any talk show can make him feel like somebody is at home. However most of the cats cope well by their own and this is the reason that cats make and ideal pet for the people who works for long hours. If you are going to buy a kitten then it is recommended that you should buy two kittens from the same litter so that they can keep each other’s company, kittens from different litters can also bond strongly if they are introduced to each other at very young age. You can also buy cat toys which you can buy from any pet store and it will prove him full entertainment.
5. ALLOW YOUR CAT TO HUNT :-
As they are born hunters so you should allow him to hunt. It is normal for them to catch insects, birds, mice or other wild life. You should not punish him for this behavior which is completely normal and natural in them.
6. KEEP YOUR CAT HEALTHY :-
Have you spayed/neutered your cat yet? If not, then do it as soon as possible as this will make him healthy and happy. It will make your pet less-likely to contract diseases such as HIV virus which cannot be passed to humans! Take him to the veterinarian for regular checkups at least twice a year. Regular flea and worming treatments are also very important especially if your cat spends their time outside.
7. LOVE YOUR CAT :-
Make sure to spend some quality time with your feline friend. This will not only relax your pet but also you. This will propitious to both of you and will help to create a strong and unique bond between you and your cat.
8. ALLOW YOUR CAT TO HAVE ITS OWN SPACE :-
We all know that cats independent creatures so do not baby him all the time. When he will need human attention he will let you know. He can be annoyed if you don’t give him enough freedom. also do not leave him alone for long time as they might scratch your furniture if felt boredom.