Mary Allen
You don’t keep a cat, you live with a cat. To make living with your kitty a little more relaxed for everyone involved, which is not always easy, you should keep an eye on the following practical tips.
Living with a cat is one of the best experiences an animal lover can have. But cats are like humans: certain things drive them crazy. It can sometimes be very easy to get rid of such annoyances: Whether it’s scratched on the table leg, cat hair on the sofa, or foul-smelling cat litter – simple home remedies can help against many of these things.
Scratches on Furniture: What You Can Do
You probably know it: once your cat has chosen a favorite place to scratch, you can no longer stop the clawed monster from doing so. But you may not have to. Simply wrap and protect the spot – whether it’s a table leg, chest of drawers, or wooden railings – with some sisal. Of course, you should always offer your kitty a good scratching post so that she doesn’t even go to the furniture.
This Makes It Easier for You to Remove Cat Hair From Upholstery
Cat hair often makes living with a velvet paw a challenge – especially when it comes to the couch, armchair, and the like. A practical alternative to the lint roller that has to be constantly replaced is the upholstery brush from the drugstore. The advantage: you can use them again and again. An even cheaper alternative: a rubber glove. Wet this lightly with water and then stroke over the fully-haired cushion to magically absorb the hair.
Odorless Living Together: So That the Litter Box Doesn’t Stink So Much
A simple and effective tip: add some supermarket baking soda (found in the baking ingredients section) to the kitty litter when you refill it. The baking soda binds unpleasant odors.
Alternative Toys: It Doesn’t Get Any Cheaper Than This
The specialist trade offers all kinds of toys for cats – but sometimes these are very expensive. Most cats are not picky at all when it comes to design and color. Simply offer your cat a ball of yarn or worn-out items of clothing such as scarves or socks. Tip for the play sock: put a valerian tea bag or a piece of celery in it – cats love the smell. So you also have a good alternative to catnip.
Make Cats More Comfortable Drinking
Is your pursed nose not drinking enough? This could be due to the position of the water bowl. Put the water away from the feed. Many cats won’t drink because the water and food are too close together – this is the natural thought that many cats don’t want to drink too close to their “prey” as the water could be contaminated with “carrion”.