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Indoor Cat Initiative

Indoor Cat Needs

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To enrich the lives of indoor cats, we have developed this "resource checklist" and some suggestions for making changes.

  • Informed Owners
    As an owner one of the most important things you can do for you cat is to educate yourself about feline idiosyncrasies. These resources will help you do just that.
  • Litter Boxes
    At least one litter box per cat and clean them daily, find out what else can make a difference.
  • Scratching
    You already know they like to scratch, but why and how can you encourage "proper" scratching?
  • Resting Areas
    It may seem like all they do is sleep, but there is a method behind narcoleptic tendencies.
  • Perches
    Everyone likes a pleasant view, cats are no exception.
  • Toys
    Cats need recreation too!
  • Identifying your cat's prey preference
  • Making changes
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