As you dial in your New Year’s resolutions, be sure to include your cat! This year, establish some new healthy habits that enrich the life of your feline companion. Here are a few practical ideas that will improve your relationship with your cat while promoting their health and well-being! 

More Playtime

When cats engage in some much-needed playtime, they are mimicking their natural hunting instinct. Playtime is a stimulating activity for them as it allows them to express their predatory instincts, keeps them fit, and creates a healthy release of their energy. Playtime also allows you to bond with your cat and develop a deeper relationship.

Create a Cat-Friendly Home 

Eliminate boredom and minimize the chances of your cat engaging in destructive behavior by creating a more cat-friendly home. Invest in opportunities for your cat to indulge in their natural instincts by adding a cat tree, scratch post, or other appropriate places to climb, rest, hide, scratch, and play! 

Clean the Litter Box Daily

Just as humans do not appreciate a filthy bathroom, neither do our feline companions. Cats are known to reject the use of their litter boxes and relieve themselves within your home when they feel their litter box is not kept to their cleanliness standards. This year, prioritize daily litter box cleaning or invest in an automated litter box to encourage your cat to feel comfortable using their bathroom. 

Visit Your Cat’s Veterinarian 

A trip to the veterinarian isn’t just for when your cat is feeling under the weather. Cats are professionals when it comes to masking pain and discomfort. Routine veterinary visits are imperative to ensure your cat is not suffering in silence from developing a harmful health condition. Your veterinarian can also provide you with a wealth of advice on improving your feline companion’s happiness! 

Contact your trusted veterinarian today to schedule your cat’s health evaluation!