Domestic cats are born with natural predatory instincts, therefore they naturally want to be in an area where they can have a birds-eye view of their immediate environment so that they have an edge. Even as they are tamed and domesticated, house cats are still fond of spending time in high places. To fill this requirement, be sure you have enough vertical spots or piercing areas in your house. If you have a multi-cat home, ensure that there are enough perch spots for all your pet cats so that territoriality and competition for spots are avoided. Try to have perching spots close to windows to give your cat a view of what events are unfolding outside. Other vertical space options are cat shelves, cat trees, and cat condos. Clearing some bookshelf space, or your fridge top or even the mantle can also work. Cats like to be aware of what is happening around them, this makes them less anxious and alleviates stress, and makes them more confident.
Should your cat exhibit behavior and/or health changes, call your animal hospital Folsom, CA, and schedule an appointment as soon as you can.
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