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In the comfort of our homes, some cats snooze away most of the day or spend their time listlessly gazing out the window for birds. Others amuse themselves and sometimes play with their toys. However, this is not always the case.

When left alone, other cats on the more anxious end of the spectrum have been known to vocalize excessively, groom themselves compulsively and even self-mutilate. To send a message to owners, cats may urinate on the bed, a favorite lounge chair or a peaceful pile of laundry—anything that has your scent. Newsflash: "I'm lonely! I'm scared!"

Cats can get downright crafty in their destructiveness. Climbing up the curtains, tearing up furniture, unrolling the toilet paper and scattering things off desks are not unusual shenanigans for a lonely, depressed cat.

Have no fear. You don't have to suddenly develop a mouse problem to keep your cat amused throughout the day. This is where being a crafty, strategic owner comes in. Although, please keep in mind that something entertaining to one cat may leave the other uninterested. Yawn.

Make certain your cat has access to a window so she can watch the birds. In fact, there are these wonderful cat sun rooms you can attach to your window to give your cat more of the feeling of being outside.
Try popping in kitty movies with nature scenes with small animals and birds. Playing music is also good for some cats.

Cats also have a tendency to love fish tanks. Though they can't catch the fish, assuming you put the lid on tight, they get a perfect thrill from window hunting.

Challenge and entertain your cat by buying food puzzles. Put some kibble inside a Buster Cube, a toilet roll tube or ping pong balls with holes drilled in the sides. Cats intrinsically love the hunt; they love having to work for their food.

Automatic predatory games work great in our absence. Each year mechanical mice get fancier, but in the end, anything that puts our cat into chase mode will do the trick.

You can't go wrong with a flying bird cat toy. Just press the magic button and watch the plastic birdie fly right out of your cat's desperate grasp. Expandable cat tunnels are a great way to go. They're easy to store, easy to pull out and it can keep your cat occupied for hours.

However, when you get home from a long day, be sure to find 5-10 minutes of alone time with your cat—giving her the attention she loves—brushing, petting and,
of course, playing.

Veterinarians and nutritionists are now calling for canned food to be part of a cat’s diet. Of course, I recommend Instinctive Choice Premium Canned Cat Food. It is scientifically formulated to provide your cat with a meal that is similar in nutrition and moisture to how a feline would feed in the wild. It has 76% water, most of which is nutrient-rich or “biological water."  It also contains high quantities of premium, human quality meat; such as, organic chicken and a little bit of grass, which supports urinary tract health. There are three ways to introduce Instinctive Choice Cat Food to your household:

1. Feed it exclusively instead of dry food.
2. Combine dry food with canned food.
3. Feed a little as a snack daily.

Even if you feed canned food, be sure to keep fresh water available. Don’t use plastic dishes and be sure to rinse your cat’s water dish extremely well if you wash it with soap.

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