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BENEFITS OF BEING A CAT OWNER
There are so many things to love about owning a cat. Here are some surprising benefits that you can get by just having a cat: Have a Healthier Heart and Body Owning any pet is good for your heart. Cats in particular lower your stress level and anxiety. Petting a cat has a positive calming effect. Some of the many health benefits of owning a cat include boosting your immune system, reducing the chance of heart attack, and preventing some young children from developing asthma and allergies. Cats Fulfill your Need for Companionship The emotional equivalent of having a romantic partner in the...
Should you take your cats for a walk?
Just like humans and other animals, it’s important to make sure cats take part in enjoyable and engaging activities. Cat walking could potentially be a good way for your cat to get the exercise and mental enrichment they need — as long as your pet is on board with the activity.Yes, you've read it right. Experts recommend taking your cat for a walk, so long as your pet is okay with the activity and you can safely take them outdoors without causing stress or discomfort. You shouldn’t force your cat to do anything that makes them uncomfortable. If you try getting...
Cat Vaccines: Why they need them and what you need to know
Vaccinations are key in keeping our feline friends healthy all throughout their lifetime. In order to protect your kitten from contracting a number of serious feline-specific health issues and diseases throughout their life, it's critical that you have them vaccinated. After your cat has gone through their first round of vaccinations, it's just as important that you follow up regularly with routinely scheduled booster shots throughout its life to maintain its immunity to dangerous health conditions. Booster shots 'boost' your cat's protection against a range of feline diseases as the effectiveness of the initial vaccine wears off. Booster shots for...
Why cats need scratching posts?
Still wondering why do cats scratch? Scratching is a completely natural habit for any cat, regardless of age or breed. Here are some of the most common reasons for cats to scratch and claw. Keeping their claws sharp. Your cat’s claws are its primary weapon when it is threatened or attacked, or pouncing on its own prey. Felines are predatory by nature, so it is habitual for them to want to keep them as sharp and useful as possible. Marking their territory. When your cat scratches something it leaves some of its own scents in those scratches. This is because small secretions of watery sweat come from the pads in...
Cat Toys: Why Your Cats Need Them
Cat toys offer cats mental stimulation and keep them physically active. Thus, buying cat toys for your fur babies is crucial because it involves keeping them happy and healthy. Different toys can be used in unique ways and can serve different purposes when it comes to your cat's health and well-being. The best toys are those that mimic natural behaviors, which release stress, such as scratching, clawing, hunting, or pouncing. Our Top Picks: Interactive Toys: Playing with interactive toys feeds a cat's primal urge to hunt. Some can be used even when you are not around so cats can get the stimulation they need. Stick toys: You...