Creating the purr-fect home for your cat

Cats may seem independent, but their happiness and wellbeing depend on how their home environment is set up. At home, your cat builds her routine around four essentials: resting, playing, eating, and cuddling. Our friends at Royal Canin Canada share some tips for setting up dedicated spaces for each of these activities helps her feel secure, enriched, and content. 

Eating area 

Must be distant from her litter box and in a calm area. You can use a feeding toy to satisfy her hunting instinct and make her “earn” her food.  

Resting area 

Several resting spaces to provide your cat with some privacy is ideal. They will have to be soft, comfortable and easy to keep clean. You can have a resting place near a heat source and some high up so she can see what is going on in the house. However, your bedroom may not be the right place as cats can be active at night. 

Playing area 

Toys help to entertain a cat when you are not home, but the best for her is when you can spend some time playing with her! Have a scratching post in your home to help prevent the cat from scratching the furniture. 

Litter box 

The litter box must always be easily accessible, placed away from their food bowl and cleaned both regularly and often. 

From cozy resting spots to stimulating play areas, every detail of their space contributes to their comfort. By organizing your home around your cat’s natural instincts, you can help her thrive.