3 Ways a New Cat Can Change Your Life for the Better 

Pets come in all shapes and sizes; sometimes, the smaller, fluffy ones with an attitude strike a chord in your heart. Yes, we’re talking about cats. If a cat hits you with Cupid’s arrow, Petmate can help you uncover why a feline friend belongs in your home and the bedding for cats to keep them comfortable. Whether you were planning on a new addition to the family or the cat distribution system placed one of them at your feet, there are many ways a cat can change your life for the better. 

The Unexpected Great Companion Animal

Cats are notorious for taking charge of the house. If you adopt a kitten, they are used to being the center of attention and find a way to steal your heart, even if they turn into unpredictable adults. If you adopt an older cat, they might act haughty or guarded before warming up to you somewhere down the line. Some cats may prefer to keep a healthy distance, enjoy companionable silence, and be cautious but not unfriendly. Other friendly felines will want to sleep on your chest or even on your pillow while you sleep. 

Every cat is unique, but they’re always fun to watch, play with, and complain about daily. Before you realize what’s happening, your camera roll will almost exclusively feature cat pictures, and your online shopping carts will be full of cat bedding.

A Friend (or Frenemy) to Other Pets

Cats like to rule the roost, but they can make fun friends, too. Depending on whether you adopt two bonded cats, two cats from the same litter, or welcome a single cat into a home where you already have pets, the results may differ. If you have a dog or two at home and bring a dominant cat into the equation, don’t be surprised if the cat takes over your dog’s belongings, including the large dog kennels. They’ll also wait in high places for an unsuspecting pup to walk by for an aerial swat. Usually, it’s all in good fun, but you must monitor these situations. As long as the cat (or cats) are safe and happy, you can enjoy the chaos you’ve brought into your home. 

An Easy-to-Please Addition to the House

Give them food, toys, a clean litter box, and as much space as they need, and you have a happy cat. Cats are surprisingly easy to please as long as you don’t invade their personal space or give their belly more than precisely one and a half pets. They do a good job of grooming themselves, can usually monitor their food intake reasonably well, and you don’t have to take them for walks. A cat will be happy as long as it never sees the bottom of its food bowl, and it will have a comfy, cozy, and quiet place to sleep and plan its next sneak attack on your ankles or the dog. 

Petmate is a trusted brand for safe travel dog cages, comfortable cat bedding, fun pet toys, and airtight food storage containers. When you explore Petmate’s blog and products, you’ll discover all the great reasons to adopt a feline companion.

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