07/09/2022
September is Happy Cat Month!
September is Happy Cat Month, a great time to focus on what makes our cat happy.
Cats: feed them, love them, take them to the veterinarian. But when was the last time you thought about whether your cat is happy?
Happy cats = healthy cats.
keeping your cat happy is tied to your cat being healthy. Healthy cats are happy cats. One of the problems is that cats do not express when they are unhappy very well. Bored cats are not happy. Cats need stimulation and activity. During Happy Cat Month we want to promote the health (as well as the happy) aspect of living with felines. It’s startling to know that cats are taken to veterinarians for check ups. If you live with a cat, make certain he or she is happy, healthy and vetted to assure a long, healthy and happy life!
😸HISTORY OF HAPPY CAT MONTH
The CATalyst Council started Happy Cat Month to spread awareness about the health and welfare of cats. People believe that cats don’t need the same kind of love and care dogs do. The truth is that cats are very social animals and require the same attention we give to our dogs.
😺HOW CAN WE CELEBRATE HAPPY CAT MONTH?
1️⃣Visit a veterinarian. - Healthy cats are happy cats. While some owners may dread a trip to the veterinarian with their cat, there are many cat-friendly veterinary practices or doctors who specialize in felines and will gladly show owners how pleasant a trip to the veterinarian can be.
2️⃣Ensure your cat is properly identified.- In addition to a collar and identification tag, owners should microchip their feline friend. If a cat ever escapes or gets lost, having this type of permanent ID will make a reunion between you and your pet much more likely.
Microchip your cat.
3️⃣Explore the outdoors - (appropriately). Yes! There are ways owners can safely take their cats outside and allow them to broaden their horizons. Cats can be walked on a leash with a harness or confined in a special outdoor area — always under supervision, of course — so they can periodically and safely experience the world outside their window.
4️⃣Ensure there are scratching areas in your space.- Cats should have places they are allowed to stretch and care for their claws. Scratching is an important aspect of feline behavior. Providing a long and sturdy scratching post in a vertical, horizontal or angled position is a good way to keep your cat happy … and your sofa, too!
5️⃣Provide preventive medications. - No one likes fleas, ticks, mites or heartworms, especially your cat. Even if your cat is kept strictly indoors, they are still susceptible. Talk with your veterinarian about the best preventive plan for your cat. A parasite-free cat is a happy cat—and preventive care will keep your family healthier, too.
6️⃣Train together - Cats are smart and can be trained to do fun tricks just like dogs, and the mental and physical stimulation is great for felines.
7️⃣Work for food - Find fun ways to work for food. Feline obesity is an ever increasing issue and one way to combat it is to make cats work for their food. Owners can purchase food toys that release kibble in small amounts or hide a cat’s food in different places so that they have to find it. Working for food is great physical and mental exercise.
8️⃣keep it clean - Cats are fastidious creatures, Inside our homes, we want them to use litter boxes, but we need to do our part by emptying them at least once or twice a day. It’s also important to ensure that access to clean litter boxes cannot be blocked by other cats, or at least to provide alternative locations.we recommend at least one litter box on each level of a home, or one more than the number of cats in the house.
9️⃣Provide enrichment - Provide toys. One of the easiest ways to make a cat happy is with a new toy.
1️⃣0️⃣Think about getting another cat - Cats are social animals, and owners should consider getting another cat to keep their current kitty company.
Remember, cats love to play and love human attention, just as much as any other pet, so spend Happy Cat Month building a new relationship and new habits with your beloved feline friend. Happy Cat Month gives us an opportunity to focus on finding ways to keep our feline friends happy and healthy.
😺ONE KEY TO HAPPINESS:
Studies show that having a cat can have mental and physical benefits for your health, thereby increasing your happiness. Make sure you celebrate Happy Cat Month with your special friend in September and every month of the year. Enjoy all the love the two of you share!
Don't forget to share photos and posts of your happy cats.
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