How to Raise a Relatively Well-Adjusted Cat

By whypanic

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Patience

Step 1:
The cat is a bona fide member of your family; treat him accordingly. Respect the cat for being what it is: a cat. Cats scratch, cry, pee and poop.
Step 2:
Make sure the cat has some kind of scratching post to use. Not all cats like all posts; so find something your cat uses. This will safe on wear and tear on your cat. Additionally, keep its nails trimmed.
Step 3:
Communicate. Cats are vocal creatures and like to talk. Engage them in conversation. Tell the cat good morning. Bid them good-bye when you leave and hello upon your arrival back home. Cats can be very good listeners.
Step 4:
Bring them presents once in a while. Catnip-filled mice are always welcome.
Step 5:
Keep their litter box clean. Cats are fastidious by nature. If they could clean their litter boxes, they would never get dirty.
Step 6:
Fresh water and no table scraps. Keep fresh water in their water bowls. Keep scrap feeding to a minimum. Once you start to feed a cat off your plate, it will soon come to expect and demand it.
Step 7:
Spend time with your cat. If your cat feels lonely or insecure, it is more likely to act out.

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