{"id":1450,"date":"2018-11-20T16:48:14","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T14:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/?p=1450"},"modified":"2018-11-15T11:51:32","modified_gmt":"2018-11-15T09:51:32","slug":"10-tips-keep-cat-happy-indoors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/10-tips-keep-cat-happy-indoors\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips to Keep Your Cat Happy Indoors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.2.2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>It is a myth that going outside is a requirement for keeping your cat happy. Playing regularly with a cat<br \/>\nand providing them with entertaining toys can easily satisfy their stalking instinct, keep them stimulated<br \/>\nand provide the exercise they need to stay healthy and happy. It also helps keep local wildlife safe!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start &#8217;em young<\/strong><br \/>\nKittens who are kept indoors are usually happy to stay there as they grow up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Good fences = happy kitties<\/strong><br \/>\nProvide a screened porch for your cat to experience the outdoors safely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Walk this way<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you live in a peaceful neighbourhood in which you can walk without encountering loose dogs, consider<br \/>\nbuying a harness and training your cat to walk on a leash.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hang out<\/strong><br \/>\nInstall a perch indoors near a sunny window.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tree&#8217;s company<\/strong><br \/>\nBuy a ready-made cat tree or make your own. A cat tree may be short, or may stretch from floor to<br \/>\nceiling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Play time<\/strong><br \/>\nTry different types of toys that allow your cat to stalk, chase, pounce and kick.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bring the outdoors in<\/strong><br \/>\nPlant cat grass in indoor pots so your feline can graze.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean house<\/strong><br \/>\nCats can be neat freaks, so clean the litter box regularly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ID, please<\/strong><br \/>\nEven indoor cats should still be outfitted with a collar and visible identification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chip in for safety<\/strong><br \/>\nFor extra insurance, consider having your cat microchipped and keep your contact information with the<br \/>\nmicrochip registry up to date.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Available at:<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.humanesociety.org\/animals\/cats\/tips\/cat_happy_indoors.html<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row_empty\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div> It is a myth that going outside is a requirement for keeping your cat happy. 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