We have all done it. Gone into the local pet store or wondered down the isle of the big box store to just stand there in amazement. What to get? Will my cat like this or this one? The cat on this box looks so happy and playful! So you begin to load up your shopping cart with "toys", perhaps a cat tunnel and this is addition to the 27 lb container of litter and litter box. All in preparation for the cat you fell in love with that you plan to adopt in a couple of days.
Everything is now bagged at the check out and the cashier tells you the total, "...that will be $309.81." Immediately, you think...what! ok, I don't need that toy or that one and that tall piece of cat furniture can go back...its not even bagged...but I really want "Suravi" to be happy!
STOP! You are doing nothing wrong and it is everything that the first time cat owner experiences. Your heart is in the right place and your new furry companion will probably love every single piece. Remember, he probably has not had the amount of toys you are going to provide and certainly not the amount of patience and love you will lavish upon him. However, let's take a look at what you may want to start with, (toy wise), rather than one of everything in the cat isle.
Yes, you will need a piece of quality cat furniture. The taller and more interesting the piece, the better! Trust me from experience, this is money well spent. Next, take a look at some simple toys, remember your entire home with be a new adventure and you may not want to give your new companion any toys at first. But when you do, try these: orange ping pong balls. These are great because they can be batted around the entire house, (carpet, tile, or wood), and will not get lost under the stove or refrigerator. A crunchy foil toy, (no not one you make out of aluminum foil). These are very cheap and cats love them for the same reason as ping pong balls, but they can carry them in their mouths...you can actually teach your cat to play "fetch". Lastly, a catnip filled "kicker". Cats love them and can be used to "rabbit kick".
Remember, without you, everything else is just a "toy". All too often pet parents think that a basket of toys their furry friend has access to, is enough. Sometimes it is, but they need human contact, just like you. So, pick up that "toy" and play with your new life long companion! ENJOY!
Everything is now bagged at the check out and the cashier tells you the total, "...that will be $309.81." Immediately, you think...what! ok, I don't need that toy or that one and that tall piece of cat furniture can go back...its not even bagged...but I really want "Suravi" to be happy!
STOP! You are doing nothing wrong and it is everything that the first time cat owner experiences. Your heart is in the right place and your new furry companion will probably love every single piece. Remember, he probably has not had the amount of toys you are going to provide and certainly not the amount of patience and love you will lavish upon him. However, let's take a look at what you may want to start with, (toy wise), rather than one of everything in the cat isle.
Yes, you will need a piece of quality cat furniture. The taller and more interesting the piece, the better! Trust me from experience, this is money well spent. Next, take a look at some simple toys, remember your entire home with be a new adventure and you may not want to give your new companion any toys at first. But when you do, try these: orange ping pong balls. These are great because they can be batted around the entire house, (carpet, tile, or wood), and will not get lost under the stove or refrigerator. A crunchy foil toy, (no not one you make out of aluminum foil). These are very cheap and cats love them for the same reason as ping pong balls, but they can carry them in their mouths...you can actually teach your cat to play "fetch". Lastly, a catnip filled "kicker". Cats love them and can be used to "rabbit kick".
Remember, without you, everything else is just a "toy". All too often pet parents think that a basket of toys their furry friend has access to, is enough. Sometimes it is, but they need human contact, just like you. So, pick up that "toy" and play with your new life long companion! ENJOY!
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Robert Baker works with New Cat Condos to manufacture a quality cat house that your kitty can count on. Be sure to check out cat house to find even more cat houses.
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