If you decide to get a cat, it might occasionally be wiser to keep them inside. Though some cats flourish when they are allowed outdoors, you could have an elderly feline companion or you could live in a busy area where it would not be safe to let the cat out unattended. Keeping a cat indoors is perfectly possible, but you do need to make sure that they have the right quality of life. If you do not have an indoor cat yet, you should consider everything you need to get before getting a cat first.
Food
You need to make sure that you are giving an indoor cat the right food. They might not need as much as an outdoor cat since they are not as active, but they are still going to need the right level of nutrition. On top of this, they will not be able to supplement their diet with hunting, so you need to make sure that you are filling this gap in some way. Ensuring that they have a good quality food such as Reveal is often the best way to do so. They will be able to get all of the nutrition that they need, and you can be sure that your beloved cat is getting the delicious diet that they deserve.
Play
Since indoor cats are cooped up inside all day, it is vital that you give them some time and stimulation. An indoor cat is going to build up a lot of tension over the course of the day, but giving them some quality time through play could help to get rid of this excess of energy they experience. A great toy to get them is anything that is dangling on a stick. You can use this to simulate hunting and can get them to jump about and enjoy themselves. It is one of the best ways to play with your cat, bonding the pair of you while ensuring that your cat gets the exercise and stimulation they need.
A Safe Place
Cats like to be somewhere high so they know that they can safely look out over their domain. Even if they are your only pet, giving them this high place that they can retreat to is a good idea. Just as you might need a little alone time every now and then, so will your cat need a bit. One of the best ways you can create this high, safe space for them is a cat tree. They often have a platform or a hidey-hole at the top that your cat can nestle down in. Cat trees also double as scratching pads which might save your furniture!
With the right stimulation and care, your cat can be as happy inside as they would be outside. While cats have a reputation as being easy to care for, they do need looking after in their own ways. Get to know your feline friend and work out what might be best for them. With a little deduction and a few changes, you will be able to create a home in which you can both relax and live well.
My mum has a house cat. She’s a bit scared of everything so even going into the garden isn’t something she does much. It’s important to have plenty to keep them occupied.
Pancake is also afraid of being in the garden, where as Pesto doesn’t mind at all.
These tips are so helpful and important. I would definitely trust you to babysit my cat if I had one. Thanks for sharing!
Awww.
Indoor cats need so much more care and these tips are so helpful for new pet owners who are struggling to care for their new cat
I hope that it is.
Wow! I have two indoor cats and I love them with all my heart and this gives amazing advice! Thank you!
I love my indoor cats to!
I had to chuckle at “cats like to be high to look out over their domain” – cats are the best!
They are pretty amazing creatures.
We have two indoor cats, and I wouldn’t have it any other way! It is good to have a strategy for the best care for our pets.
Yes, my cats are also indoors and they live a very full life.
We feed our cat grain-free only and make sure to play with him daily.
Very good.
I’ve been considering getting a cat for a while now but would want it indoors. Thanks for sharing this info!
It is important to know ahead of time!