Important Items To Have If You Own A Cat (From A Crazy Cat Lady)
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Enrichment
Food, Treats, and Water
Enrichment
Add joy to your feline friend's life, and create more harmony in your home!
My cats love these springs! They are constantly rolling them around the house.
Cat Springs
My boy cat Timothy is obsessed with his hammock. We have this item near the picture window, and he enjoys watching the birds and squirrels. Pick a hammock that best suits your space and decor!
Hammocks
A few cats trees around the house will enrich the environment for you and your cats. This is especially important with multiple cat households (I should know, I have 3). Cats need places to have independent play and their own space.
Cat Trees and Condos
I highly recommend Feliway! This pheromone is scentless to humans, but helps cats de-stress and relax almost instantly. Good for when introducing a new family member (furry or otherwise), moves, etc. I would measure out how many you need; you will ne...
Feliway
This wand is great for cats who love to watch birds! Catching “da bird” really will appeal to their predator drive (and allow you to get some sleep).
Da Bird Wand
One of my girls, Silvie, is obsessed with catching bugs. These toys keep her entertained for hours. Highly recommend!
Bug Cat Toys
For cats that love to stretch upward, get an oversized scratching post! Your furniture will thank you.
Cat Palm Tree
To help avoid you getting the bunny kicks from your cat, get a kicker!
Purrrties Kicker Cat Toy
Cat scratching posts have come a long way! Along with being fashionable, they will help keep your cat's nails healthy, and gives your feline friend a sense of ownership in their home by along them to “mark” with their scent. Pick one that works with ...
Scratching Posts That Satisfy Your Itch For Style - Mau Pets
Food, Treats, and Water
Food and water products I have in my own home!
Cats can get whisker fatigue, which may impact their appetite. Still to flat bowls to assist them in better nutrition.
Flat Cat Dish
Even if you have a treat averse cat, they can't resist these bonito flakes! Low calorie as well, which helps guilt about giving the treats.
Eden Japanese Bonito Flakes Katsuobushi
I highly recommend pates for cats. They have different flavors, are low calorie, and high moisture content. This is important for making sure they get enough water! For my 3, I get the 5.5 oz cans. My girls get less than a quarter of a can each twice...
Friskies Pate Wet Cat Food
According to my vet, this is the perfect measure for dry food twice a day for adult cats! I have 3 of these scoops, one for measuring my coffee as well.
1/8 Cup
Your mileage may vary depending on your cats/their nutritional needs, but this is the dry food I use for my crew. It works well for everyone, even my girl that has skin allergies.
Cat Food for Sensitive Stomach & Skin
Water fountains are an important feature of any cat household. The movement of the water encourages cats to drink more water, which, just like humans, improves their overall health.