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Mental Health Tips for Your Cats

Veterinarians to Cats Helps You Keep Your Cat Mentally Healthy

Trust the professionals at Veterinarians to Cats when you need great mental health tips for your cats. You need to take care of your mental health for your everyday life. Your cat needs the same kind of care in its own life. Cats need stimulation just like you do, and even some time to relax from the world around them. Cats might be independent creatures, but you can still train them to live an active life. We can give you tips to keep in mind.

 

Make Sure They Have Great Spaces for Proper Exercising

Cats may not go on a leash, but if you work with them, they can do that. Take walks with them. You should do this with kittens when they are younger. That will help them adapt. You can start by having them wear the harness without the leash. Make sure the areas you walk in are safe for them. Once you get home from getting exercise, remove the harness right away.

 

Let Them Enjoy the View Outside of One of Your Windows

Cats enjoy seeing what is going on outside. It provides them a great source of entertainment without causing trouble in your home. Do you have blinds on your windows? Dedicate a window where your cat can enjoy the view without obstruction. That can help them keep their mental health in order.

 

Make Sure They’re Eating a Healthy Diet

Much like you, your cats need a well-balanced diet for a healthy life. That allows them to maintain a healthy weight for everything life throws at them. Make sure you ask your veterinarian about the average weight your cat should be at. If your cat is not that appropriate weight, here are a few great exercises for helping them maintain proper weight:

 

  • Chase Each Other, or Play a Game of Peek-A-Boo
  • Play a Game of Hide and Seek
  • Use a Laser Pointer for Them to Chase
  • Use Feather Toys
  • Paper Bags and Boxes for Exploring

 

Doing this can help you keep your cats’ mental health in check. For more great exercise ideas, check out Fetch by WebMD, or contact your veterinarian.

 

Do you need great mental health tips for your cats?  Give Veterinarians to Cats a call at (540) 989-1400. Follow us on Facebook for more updates. We are happy to discuss more about mental health tips for your cats.