We all know our cats like the finer things in life. Buy something they don’t agree with, and as a pet owner, you’ll know about it. So how do you make sure you’re spending your money on something your cat will appreciate? Here are some top tips for shopping for your pet.
Food
Often the way to a cat’s heart is via its stomach, so choosing the right food is a big decision. As well as picking something they’ll enjoy eating, it’s important to pick something that will help keep them healthy. No two cats are the same, so there is no one size fits all option when it comes to mealtime.
Instead, choose a food brand that offers different meal plans for different animals. Diamond Pet has an online questionnaire on their website where you can answer a few short questions about your cat and find the best food for them. They have a wide range of nutritional meals on offer for all sizes of cats, including ones that can help with weight management, urinary problems, and reducing hairballs.
Toys
When it comes to buying toys for your cat, there’s a wide range of different products on the market. One of the most popular toys is a scratching post. We all know cats love to scratch with their claws, and it’s important to give them somewhere to do that other than your favorite couch or cushion.
Another popular toy is any kind of ball, but make sure it’s not so small that the cat will try to fit it in its mouth, or it could become a choking hazard. If you want to play with your cat, why not try a laser pen? All cats love chasing some kind of prey, and a laser pen is an ideal way of keeping your cat active.
Beds and litter boxes
Cats can often be the pickiest when it comes to their furniture. If you choose the wrong cat bed, then there is every chance they’ll completely ignore it and choose to sleep on your sofa, or even worse, at the foot of your bed.
Cat beds come in lots of different shapes and sizes, so it’s often hard to choose. Start by looking at where they like to relax currently and try and replicate that in your choice. If they like a particularly soft cushion, then they’ll probably prefer that to a closed bed with sides. Whatever you choose, you should make sure it’s soft, durable, and big enough for your cat to grow into.
When it comes to choosing somewhere for them to go to the bathroom, it’s also important to choose wisely. You want to choose a box with high enough sides to keep the contents inside the box, but low enough so your cat can easily get in and out of the box. If your cat has mobility problems, it would be a good idea to consider a tray with just three sides.
