Food Dishes
Some cats can get upset if another house cat eats out of their food dish. It is wise to clean your food dishes to prevent the spread of germs. After all, we would not want to eat food on a plate that was not washed. I prefer stainless steel or Pyrex bowls for my cats’ bowls. Plastic bowls harbor germs in the scratches that develop over time due to daily use, and the bacteria breed and form in these scratches. Have plenty of food dishes for your cats to avoid fights over food.
Water Bowls
Have at least two water bowls in your home, so if one gets tipped over, your cats will still have access to fresh water. Cats need to have fresh water every day, just as we do, for optimal health and kidney function. Cool water also helps cool them off on a hot day. I have stainless steel heated water bowls that you can plug in in the winter months, so your cats always have a supply of water. Water bowls should be heavy enough that your cat cannot easily tip them over. Most stainless steel ones are perfect.
Cats Toys
Cats can get very upset if another cat plays with their favorite toy. Most likely, a fight will occur until the other cat realizes that that particular toy is off-limits. Cats have a preference for specific colors of toys over others. Male cats tend to play with more male-oriented toys, while females prefer toys featuring pink balls, birds, or toy mice with light colors. There are, of course, always exceptions.
Cat Beds
Cat beds can sometimes be a significant problem. If another cat happens to sleep in their favorite cat bed, they may pee on it, so the other cat cannot use it, and then, of course, neither can they, but they figure they have won. Cats will also pee on cat towers, mostly when they are getting older, as it seems to be their way of telling you they want a new one. My cats know that if they try this, there will be no replacement coming for a long time, or they will get a cheaper version that is not as plush and comfortable as the old one was. A way to stop this is to put three garbage bags over the bed, tied tightly, and then place a towel over that.
Litter Boxes
Cats have a favorite litter box, and if you move it, they may stop using it, or if you buy a new one that is either deeper or smaller than the old one. Cats do not like changes, and they will often rebel against changes in their lives that they dislike. My cats love their automatic litter boxes. I placed catnip in them, and they have never stopped using them, not even for an instant. I purchased a stainless steel litter box, and my cats took to it immediately. Be patient and kind to your cats at all times, as we do not like changes in our daily routines either, and we all have disagreements over things from time to time. God bless our feline friends.
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