{"id":1226,"date":"2020-10-22T09:35:05","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T13:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=1226"},"modified":"2020-10-22T09:35:05","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T13:35:05","slug":"do-you-have-a-happy-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/do-you-have-a-happy-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Have a Happy Cat?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cat lovers everywhere strive relentlessly to find ways to please their fluffy friends. From cardboard boxes to feather teasers, catios to window perches, walking on a harness to playing laser tag, modern cats enjoy the finer things in life. But what truly makes a cat feel good is a day-to-day sense of wellbeing. In other words, a healthy cat is a happy cat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Whole Picture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A cat\u2019s physical health is directly connected to their longevity, but other facets, like their emotional and mental health, add to their vitality, too. The whole picture of a cat\u2019s life must be taken into account when evaluating their relative health and happiness<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Strong Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Young cats that have all of their needs provided for have a greater shot at long term health. To achieve more adoptions, most shelters will spay\/neuter, vaccinate, microchip and initialize parasite prevention. From there, new owners can establish and maintain age-appropriate nutrition<\/a>, exercise requirements, and the basics of home dental care<\/a>. Addressing behavioral concerns is of prime importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Cat\u2019s Palace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It can be argued that indoor-only cats live longer, safer lives, but cats allowed to go outside have additional exercise opportunities and mental stimulation. Depending on your individual fluff-meister, your neighborhood and lifestyle, it\u2019s possible that limited access to the outdoors can be beneficial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The point is to zero-in on what your cat is interested in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n