Cat Life Hacks That’ll Change Your Life

we know how important it is to give your cat the best life possible but we also know that it takes a lot to maintain and care for them in this video we'll look at 24 awesome cat hacks to give your kitty a better life and make things easier on you more water cats don't drink a lot of water by nature but they need hydration to prevent bladder and kidney problems instead of giving them a water bowl get them a pet water fountain to encourage them to drink more water this is because your cat might instinctively be suspicious of stagnant water realizing that still water isn't always safe as bacteria and microbes grow exponentially in them and remember cats may not see still water very well but they can hear running water which is why many cats like to drink water from running faucets another way to encourage your cat to drink more water is to place their water fountain away from their food bowl in the wild cats don't like to eat their prey near water as it can pollute it get rid of litter box odor the dreaded smell of the litter box is often the hardest aspect of raising a cat but it doesn't have to be add some green tea leaves into your cat's litter box and it will help suppress bacteria growth and also absorb odours another simple hack is to add a little bit of baking soda to the bottom of the litter pan the baking soda will help to absorb odours keep your cat off surfaces if you have a new kitchen table or granite countertop that you don't want your cat to get their claws on simply cover the surface in aluminium foil cats hate the rustling sound the aluminium foil makes when they walk on it it might look unsightly but it will only be temporary until your cat understands that this area is not for walking you can also cover the surface with a double-sided tape cats absolutely hate the feel of stickiness and will be repelled almost immediately prevent hair balls in cats nothing can be done to completely prevent hair balls but there are things you can do to reduce their frequency simply add some fiber to your cat's diet fiber improves the health of a cat's coat and minimizes shedding and remember to groom your cat regularly the more fur you remove from your pet the less fur will end up as hair balls in their stomach here's your sign print a list of foods that cats shouldn't eat it's an excellent reminder and comes in handy when you have a cat sitter favorite game cats love climbing and jumping on furniture they love to view the world and everything that goes on around them from these high spots make your home even more interesting by installing a series of shelves that act as steps up the wall make sure to space them perfectly for a leaping cat it's a lot of fun for your cat and a great exercise too wrap your furniture legs with scissor if you don't have room for a scratching post or you want to protect your furniture from a frisky cat tightly wrap some sisal rope around the legs of your kitchen or dining table it'll make it more enjoyable for cats to scratch and save your furniture from being ruined get rid of allergies and odors having a cat in the house can mean more odors allergens and dander in the air keeping an air filter or purifier in your home to remove any of the airborne dander and dust not only will this make your place smell better but it'll make the air more breathable too especially if you have any guests with allergies it's never too late people tend to think they don't need pet insurance until they do if your pet gets sick and you don't have any insurance the costs are likely to be much higher than you think make sure to get your pet insured before it's too late it's all about catnips cats love catnip and most kitties get hyperactive in response to this plant to cats catnip serves as a sedative when consumed and a stimulator when smelled grow your own catnip and your pet will love you for it but be careful you may attract all the neighboring cats too and remember if your cat ignores your scratch post spray some catnip spray on the scratcher this will increase your cat's interest in her scratching post believe it or not many scratching posts are already infused with catnip you can also use catnip to make old toys fun again simply put your cat's old toy in a bag of catnip and let it stay overnight to absorb the magic protect your plants cats tend to like to dig chew and knock over your plants to protect your plants you can simply make the surface area uncomfortable for them to walk on this can be achieved by placing popsicle sticks tooth sticks pine cones stones or small branches on top of the plants soil your cat won't be able to walk all over the pot and damage your plants and remember cats have a strong distaste for anything citrus you can simply spray the leaves of your plant with citrus scent or place some citrus peels on the soil to ward off any feline invasion other homemade repellents that cats hate are vinegar citronella pepper and garlic leave your cat carrier out do you have trouble getting your cat into their carrier it's probably because any time your cat goes into a carrier it's to go to the vet you can break this association by leaving your carrier open in your home your pet will sniff it lie inside it and all around it to get used to it this way they won't immediately associate it with getting a shot at the vet eliminate urine stains and odors baking soda naturally neutralizes odours if your cat has had an accident on your carpet which may happen from time to time simply sprinkle some baking soda on the damp area or even an old urine stain let it sit for a few hours for maximum odour absorption then vacuum it up to remove the smell or stain completely you can even apply some vinegar to the area vinegar is excellent at killing bacteria food puzzle cat's ancestors hunted for their food and your kitty would enjoy a good challenge during meal time as well make some holes in an empty water bottle then fill the bottle with your cat's favorite dry treat watch her bat it across the floor to free the trapped food train your cat with treats a common misconception about cats is that they cannot be trained while not as easily trainable as dogs cats can indeed be taught certain behaviors with the promise of treats for example you can train your cat not to jump on your lovely leather couch basically when they jump on your couch you tell them a q word like off when they follow your directions click the clicker and reward them with a treat it works the best toys you can buy your cat some really cool toys but most cats find more joy in playing with simple household items like toilet paper rolls boxes crumpled papers and socks give these objects to your cat and they will love you for it get rid of their hair on your furniture to remove cat hair from your carpet or sofa simply put on a pair of rubber gloves and dampen them rub the gloves back and forth across your upholstery this will cause the hair to ball up and then you can remove the hair in one simple clump you can also place the sticky side of duct tape over the fabric when you remove the duct tape the hair will come up with it bath time life hack cats are experts at keeping themselves clean and they rarely need to be washed however if you decide to bathe them use a sink instead of the bathtub the smaller space will make it easier to wash them unrolling the toilet paper does your cat love to unroll the toilet roll simply tuck in the loose paper in one end of the tube you may even want to clip it in place with a bull dog clip it takes a little getting used to but once it's common practice it will save you plenty of paper and money if your furry friend continues to unravel and shred your toilet paper spray your toilet and the area with a citrus scent cats don't like lemons or oranges so this will keep them away keep ants away to deter ants from becoming interested in your cat's food simply use a chalk to draw a circle around your pet's dish chalks include a certain substance that ants won't cross over if chalk doesn't work for your cat food dilemma you can place your cat's dish in a tray and add some water to the tray ants aren't able to swim so they won't be able to cross the water flat plates eating too fast isn't good for a cat's digestive system it can even cause a cat to throw up their food to overcome this put their food on a flat plate this will help reduce your cat's eating speed it also has the added benefit of preventing whisker stress which occurs when a cat's whiskers rub against the sides of their food bowl a cat's whiskers are so sensitive that they can become easily fatigued by unnecessary contact put a box on your desk when working does your cat get in the way when you're trying to do some work at your desk simply place an open box on your desk if there's one thing cats love more than sitting on your laptop it's sitting in boxes pheromone diffuser cats don't like change if you are moving homes or adopting a new cat buy some pheromone diffuser to help your cat adjust to the new environment the diffuser calms your cat down by imitating feline facial pheromones litter box barrier if you share your home with a cat and dog you probably know that dogs are attracted to kitty's litter box you can keep your dog from getting into the litter by elevating the box dogs can't jump as high as cats because of the way they are shaped

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Length: 10min 18sec (618 seconds)

Published: Sat Dec 05 2020