Do You Have to Leave Your Cat at Home Alone?

Remember the “Home Alone” movies? Remember all the mischief that young boy got into?  Now, imagine that’s your cat.  Our pets must sometimes be left alone. Perhaps, it’s everyday, when you have to go to work.  Your cat can be lonely without you.  You need to give it some things to keep it busy and out of trouble.

If you can provide a companion cat, preferably a sibling, your cat will be better behaved and remain playful well into adulthood.  Having another cat to romp and play with will help solve the problem of being alone.

You should definitely consider providing your cat with it’s own furniture where it can scratch to it’s hearts content.   That could be just a scratching post or a cat condo. The cat condo gives it a place to play or rest and will accommodate more than one cat. Secondly, provide some catnip toys. Cats love to push these little guys around, eventually hiding them for you to find later, pushed under the door of a closet or cabinet. There are also interactive toys, like Peek-A-Prize that can keep them busy for a long time.  Keep their toys where they can easily find them.  If you provide a ‘toy box’ they will know where to look.

A cat sometimes has a short attention span, so, the more diversions the better for keeping it entertained and out of trouble.  With the proper surroundings, your cat can be kept safe, your furniture preserved and your precious pet will be happier.

Another thing to consider for you home alone kitties is an automatic litter box.  Cats can become disenchanted with a dirty litter box and sometimes stop using them.  If you provide an automatic litter box, your cats will be happier and you can rest knowing you won’t come home to a messy litter box or unhappy cats.

About the Author

Miss Kitty is semi-retired, resides in South Texas and operates a website, www.kittystoreonline.com, with products for the Pampered Cat. A portion of every sale on the site is donated to local animal shelters. The promoting of these shelters has been a lifelong love.

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