If you are a cat owner, I bet you are doing a great job keeping your cat happy. I adore my Hazel Fantazel the fattest cat in the world and Meap a Leap, her much thinner sister. We have watched them grow over the past 2 years and they have brought us a lot of joy. I think it is only fitting to find ways I can keep them happy as well. We have a few cat toys, but not anything that is spectacular for them. I was looking around on the web and found some great ideas to keep you cat happy. Here are just a few:
Keeping Your Cat Happy
Litter Box: Make sure your little box is big enough for them to freely use the bathroom. Many people buy the litter containers with lids and this is a no-no. Cats do not like to be closed in while using the bathroom, so a lid should not be used. I bought a large under the bed plastic storage container to give both cats plenty of space to do their business. Make sure you keep your litter box clean every day or you may find some unpleasant surprises on the floor! Also, make sure the litter is unscented and clumping little is the best for your cat as well as yourself.
Provide Proper Equipment: Cats need their claws and they need to scratch. Contrary to what some think, scratching is actually a good thing. When you kitty scratches, they are showing they are happy and content. If they scratch while you are near-by, they are telling you that you make them feel happy. Give the cats a sturdy place to scratch or they will go for the furniture every time! Find a nice and sturdy place for your cat to hide. Cats are notorious for wanting to be alone, so you need to provide them a place they can feel safe doing so. Recently, I was told about a company that makes a really cool product that blends a scratching post with a place to hide and they have called it the KatKabin! If you or someone you know has a cat, they are going to want to see this post!
Most Comfortable Cat Bed
I was in a hunt to find the most comfortable cat bed that was very well made. With the girth of Hazel, she would either not fit or would destroy a bed if it was not very tough. The cleverest product for cats that I have seen has got to be the SkratchKabin from KatKabin. This combination cat bed and scratching post is a must have to keep your fuzzy kitty baby happy. This fantastic product has gone over extremely well in our house. The SkratchKabin ($99.00), comes in 3 colors, has a durable plastic shell and a tough carpeted covering for scratching. The SkratchKabin comes with a toy hanger and a little mouse that my cats won’t leave alone. When we first got the SkratchKabin, I kept hearing this weird knocking noise and I could not figure out where it was coming from. It was Meap batting the hanging mouse against the side of the round opening! Too funny! I love the curved shape and the sleek design which fits seamlessly into our décor. The SkratchKabin is 20″ x 16″ x 13″, which is plenty big enough, even for our 15 pound Hazel Fantazal. If you have a cat you love, this is the perfect thing for them.
One reader will win a SkratchKabin ($99.00) in their choice of color, depending on availability.
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