Why Cats Don’t Work
What They Do Instead
If you are a human owned by a cat you know that cats usually like to eat. What they eat is up to you and with so many choices, how do you choose? Have you been hearing a lot about what’s good and what’s not? Confused about what to look for in a nutritious, healthy cat food?
To read more about cat food, we recommend The Animal Protection Institute’s article, What's Really In Pet Food.
DRINKING Cats
need fresh water daily. Many cats have unusual “watering holes”,
such as a specific cup in a specific place or a drip from the faucet.
Wherever your cat likes their water, make sure it’s fresh
and plentiful. And if the humans drink filtered water, the cats
would probably prefer it too. A cat that likes to drink from a bowl
will prefer an aluminum bowl to plastic or ceramic. An aluminum
bowl will not “soak up” any germs or smells and will
stay more sanitary over time. Many cats love water that moves and
may enjoy an electric filtered fountain (pictured above). Some cats
adore very cold water and appreciate receiving some ice cubes in
their water. Other cats enjoy their water at room temperature. If
you pay attention, they will let you know their preferences.
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Note from Clyde's Human: As you see from Clyde's comments, he is very busy and has lots of things to do (no WORK, of course). Clyde is the epitome of male cat-hood and is curious, self-assured, playful and loving, to name only a few of his attributes - hence the term a "cat's cat".
PLAYING (and Mischief Making)
. CATNIP The majority of adult cats love catnip. There are many catnip-filled toys available. A cat may sometimes prefer to just have the catnip without the toy – they like it rubbed between human fingers and put on scratching posts, on the floor or in a paper bag. When buying catnip, smaller containers are best to help ensure freshness.
SLEEPING It’s normal for cats to sleep a lot, many sleep about 16 hours a day. While they are sleeping, they are storing up energy to do the all the other things they do, such as playing and making mischief. Cats will find favorite places to nap at different times of day and will sometimes seek out high places in the sun. Other times, they may choose a dark corner where they can sleep undisturbed. Wherever they are sleeping, be assured that they will be immediately alert when it comes time to eat or play.
GROOMING A healthy cat will usually spend a lot of time grooming. This usually involves licking their fur and between their toes. Humans can be very helpful in the grooming process by helping with brushing and nail clipping. (Often failure to groom may indicate a problem with a cat’s health. If there is a noticeable change in a cat’s grooming behavior, a trip to the vet may be in order.)
USING the LITTER BOX
In general, cats should be provided with one more litter box than there are cats – for example if there are 2 cats in the household, there should be at least 3 litter boxes. Cats prefer to have their litter in a separate place from their food. How many humans eat in their bathroom? Cats have an extremely keen sense of smell. If the odor of a particular litter brand is distasteful to humans, it will be more so for cats. If a new litter or litter box is going to be tried, be sure to introduce them slowly, giving the cat time to adjust.
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Hi,
I'm Clyde. My human calls me a cat’s
cat – I like the sound of that (wonder what it means?). My
human has asked me to say a few words. I will do my best but I’ve
got so many other things to do. (Oh-oh I think someone’s
coming
in the door; I need to get outside. Oops, didn’t make it AGAIN.)
Anyway, where was I – oh yeah, in addition to doing all of
the things on this page, I LOVE to sit on my human’s lap and
purr while she pets and adores me. Oh, no, someone just came in
the door and I missed getting out again. I think there must be a
mouse or a spider around here somewhere. Need to go. 
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