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Necessities to Get Your New Family Cat This Season

How to Have a Happier & Healthier Cat

By Rayanne MorrissPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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The December holiday sets the festive and new year moods for everyone, including your family pets. Your new cat is now connected to you and part of your family. Therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that they remain comfortable and feel appreciated during this season.

This will ensure that your relationship lasts for long. There are several items and products that you can purchase for your new furry friend this festive period. However, we will look at three of the most important cat necessities.

A Carrier

Undoubtedly, this season is perfect for traveling from one place to another, maybe for a vacation, going upcountry, or visiting your family friends. Most probably, you will be taking your family with you, and your new cat cannot be left alone. A carrier is the best option when it comes to travelling with your kitty, regardless of how long the journey is. Besides offering protection from a prospective impact, a cat carrier will help in keeping your cat in one place. When travelling, the carrier should face outside so that your cat can enjoy all the scenery. Remember to also buckle up this product at the backseat for extra safety.

A Scratcher

You have successfully purchased or adopted a new cat. Now, it is your responsibility to ensure that the cat does not destroy your furniture by scratching, especially this season that is ideal for visitors to enter your home. What does this better than a scratcher? Your cat scratches for various reasons; to relieve stress, sharpen his claws, mark his territory, and exercise, among others. In today's market, there are different varieties of cat scratchers available, which come in different sizes, colors, textures, and designs. For example, a cat scratcher lounge is a natural attraction to cats, and its symmetrical design will rhyme perfectly with any home interior décor. Get you kitty a scratcher and save your furniture from damage.

Cat Toys

One of the things that will keep you and your family closer to your new member is playing using toys. This is especially essential during this season when everyone is at home. Playing with your cat makes them feel safe around you, and it builds up trust and an intense emotional connection.

Considering that you are dealing with a new cat, you are advised to get them toys that they will use for a long time around your house. Toys are a 'purr-fect' way to stimulate your feline friend physically and mentally. Today's market is filled with different varieties of cat toys, including;

Cotton socks filled with cotton balls or catnip

Ping pong balls

Toys attached on a fishing line or stick

Lightweight items for 'catch and kill' game, e.g., wax paper

It would be best if you comprehended your new cat's most preferred toys that will keep them entertained for long. Avoid giving strings, twine, rubber band, and such stuff to your cat. The cat's tongue has barbs which can make it hard for them to remove such items from their mouths. Swallowing an item like a rubber band could lead to suffocation.

Conclusion

You are happy that now you have a new furry family member. It is now your responsibility to keep them feeling comfortable and safe in your house. This festive season is always full of traveling with your family. Now that you have added a cat, you must understand that you cannot leave them behind all by themselves.

As you travel with your new feline friend, one of the most important necessities is food and water. Make sure that you provide enough and tasty food to your cat, whether on a journey or at home. Water is also essential to keep them hydrated and active. All the best with your new cat!

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