5 activities cats love to participate in whenever they can
Cats love to scratch and scratch
It is instinctive for cats to scratch and claw at different surfaces as a way of sharpening their claws. They actually have a lot of fun doing this.
In addition to sharpening their claws, scratching can help cats relax and rejuvenate. Think of it as the human equivalent of a nice long stretch when your muscles are tired or sore. A quick scratching session on a cat tree or scratching post can wake up a tired kitty right away.
Cats love daily playtime
Playtime is serious business for cats, from kittenhood to adulthood. It doesn’t take much to keep a cat entertained – she’ll play with anything from lint and string to cat toys – but it’s a vital part of her health and development. Playtime not only harkens back to their days in the wild when they had to stalk, hunt, and capture their prey, it also keeps them exercised, engaged, and happy.
There are literally hundreds of thousands of cat toys on the market, but your cat may also like games like peek-a-boo. No matter your cat’s choice of play, it’s important to sneak in a few minutes a day.
cats love to watch birds
It is not uncommon to see cats curled up on window sills. Why? It is a privileged place for bird watching! Whether cats love to watch birds because they are prey or simply because movement captures their attention, some cats can spend hours watching birds every day.
If your cat loves to curl up in windows, be sure to protect her fur from the harsh rays of the sun, especially if she has light-colored fur. Try to limit your hours by the window when the sun is strongest, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and talk to your vet about cat-approved sunscreens.
cats love their humans
Although cats are often depicted as solitary animals, they need love, attention, and companionship, and love to get it from their humans. The ways cats say “I love you” are a bit different than humans.
Some signs that your cat loves you include purring, touching (or laying her head on you), sleeping on or near you, meowing, licking, and even sticking her butt in your face. Yes really.
Cats love to eat fresh and nutritious food
It’s unlikely you’d want to dive into a big plate of spoiled food at dinner time. The same goes for your cat. Stale and spoiled food not only tastes bad, but it can also harbor different types of bacteria, such as Salmonella and Staphylococcus.
Every time you serve your kitty’s meals, be sure to check the expiration dates on both wet and dry food. This will ensure that you only feed him fresh, nutritious and safe foods.