Tips on how to keep your Cat Happy

Never encourage biting and aggressive play by batting at the kittens or your cat with your hands.

Cats like a place to scratch and sharpen their claws.  For a scratching post, attach (tack) a piece of old carpeting to any sturdy object.  When he /she uses it say 'Good!'  If he is scratching the couch, use gentle discipline and direct him to the post.

Check an adult cat's nails to see if they need clipping.  Only the transparent part of the nail should be cut, not the pink area towards the back, or this will cause pain and bleeding.

Some dry cat food helps keep teeth clean and keeps gums healthy.

Indoors or Outdoors ??

Cats can be perfectly happy living indoors all their lives.  All they need is a place to climb and play and are happy to have companion pets and lots of attention from their guardians.  The big advantage of indoor living is safety.

For privacy, provide your friend with a small cardboard box lined with a small soft carpet so he can retreat into it everytime he wants to.

Spaying and Neutering ??

Do consider operating your cat.  It is not a complicated procedure and the benefits are worth it.  No unwanted kittens, no males yowling outside your house for an extended period of time.  Males do not want to roam or fight if they are neutered and mostly, they will not require to 'mark' their territory all over the place as they are not competitive now.

IDA India gets so many tiny unwanted kittens who go through so much trauma and pain.  Please do neuter or spay your feline friends.