Mary Allen
From now on, consideration is a priority. Make your home a “disturbing factor-free” zone for your cat and give it a home where it feels completely comfortable. Better to refrain from these things.
The cat is the secret boss in the house, we all know that. Unfortunately, we all tend to do things that our cats absolutely hate. So that the relationship with your cat is not damaged in the long term, you should definitely leave these things alone – or fix them as quickly as possible.
Sterile Apartment
Cats love it clean, but they find “sterile” apartments, in which there is little furniture and nothing standing around, boring in the long run. There is nothing to discover here and there are no good places to hide.
Tip: Just leave a worn sweater on the floor.
The Game Was Without Success
Play and hunting are directly related to cats. As with hunting, it is important for them to be successful at play – to be able to hold something in their paws. Otherwise, the cat will quickly lose the pleasure of playing. This is often the end of the game, which is unsatisfactory for the cat if you let it chase after the cone of light from a flashlight. She will never be able to grab it, no matter how hard she tries. That’s just no fun!
Tip: Avoid playing with a laser pointer or flashlight too often.
New Rules
Today like this and tomorrow like this – how is the cat supposed to understand that? When it comes to prohibitions, limit yourself to what your cat can comply with and what is really important to you. Bans that affect natural needs should not exist.
Tip: Set rules in advance – and then stick to them.
Overwhelm
There are situations that overwhelm cats – even if there is no “visible reason” for us at this moment. For example, a cat can get scared when bright children are visiting. Don’t put your cat under any pressure.
Tip: Arouse understanding among third parties as well. Explain to the children that the cat will come to them whenever and when it wants.
Rough Handling
No one likes to be handled roughly or clumsily, including cats. However, if your visitor lacks practice in handling a cat, you can act as a role model.
Tip: Always convey that you have to be as gentle with a cat as she is with herself.
Smells
Do you find every scent pleasant? No? Neither do cats. Above all, they cannot stand penetrating smells such as freshly applied perfume, vinegar, smoke, or strong-smelling room fresheners.
Tip: If you absolutely want to use a room fragrance, you should opt for a subtle scent and make sure that the diffuser is placed out of the cat’s reach.