Cats can be fussy and picky about their living conditions and extremely sensitive to change, they live their lives indoors under conditions that don’t match the surroundings they are used to in the wild. Behind their cold and calm mask, most of the cats are afraid of new environments. It’s important to know your cats so we can create a cat-friendly home.
This article will help you recognise:
- Why do cats sleep so much
- Create the perfect sun spot for your cat
- An indoor tree for scratching needs
Create the Perfect Sleeping Spot
You may have noticed that your cats seem to spend a lot of the day sleeping. During an entire day, cats may spend between 14 to 16 hours of sleep. As they grow older, a majority of cats sleep for more hours each day than they did in their younger years.
Cats like to change their sleeping spots in wired places, such as, in a corner, high up on a shelf, or the washing machine. Like humans, cats seek out comfort and safety, they feel safest when they are somewhere up high as this can help them stay away from any potential risks at ground floor which means these locations naturally bring security to your cats.
A cat bed can encourage your cats to mostly sleep in one place. One of the good reasons why you should get the cat bed is that it will help you find piles of fur wherever your cat has decided to sleep. A pet bed dedicated to the cat could be a great solution for keeping their fur contained to one spot. Moreover, if you decide to move it will be a good way for the cat to feel like there hasn’t been a huge change.
Cats are Natural Born Sun-Seekers
You may find yourself questioning why your cat insists on placing themselves under the sunlight. Cats do not require sunlight to survive nor do them gain their vitamin D from sunlight. However, the majority of cats very much enjoy the sun. The body temperature decreases when they fall asleep since the body feels relaxed and doesn’t use energy, therefore, sunlight helps a cat regulate their body temperature.
Now you understand your cat’s behaviour, install a window perch and clear away vases and other objects to make it cat-nap area. Or anywhere the sun streams in has cat-snooze potential, place a chair or pet bed to create a sleeping spot.
A Cat Tree for Health and Happiness
For one thing, the cat trees tap into a cat’s innate desire for height. “While humans live in a horizontal world, a cat’s environment also includes vertical space. Since cats have a history of being both a predator and a prey animal, being high up is an advantage for them.” Says Dr. Megan Conrad. As we mentioned earlier, all cats naturally seek high so they feel safe and keep they away from ground-level dangers like dogs, babies, and vacuums, etc.
All cats, have the instinct to scratch naturally. While outdoor cats prefer trees, indoor cats are likely to turn to your furnitures to meet their scratching needs. Give your adventurous cat with a cat tree to bring them back to Earth. Place a cat tree near your cat’s favorite scratching spot to stimulate them to leave the sofa or dining table be. Most cat trees come with a cozy hideaway that will make your cat feel at home. Add your cat’s favorite blanket or place a pet bed to provide extra comfort when needed.