Cats are awesome pets, but they can be a bit tougher than dogs to spoil and interact with. Thanks to Fancy Feast® Broths for sponsoring this conversation about 5 easy ways to spoil your cat like they deserve! #LoveABowl
When I was a young child, we mainly had dogs and most summers a tomcat would come around for the season. I really enjoyed the cats, but I always thought I’d mainly be a dog person. However, after 8th grade all I wanted for a graduation present was a black kitten. Shortly after, I got my little black kitten, Tinkerbell, and my life as a both a dog and cat person began.
A few of our rescue cats.
Today, Mr. Savvy luckily shares my love for animals, and especially cats, which is evidenced by the handful of rescues we’ve taken in over the years. We love them all dearly and take time to play with them and feed them well. We don’t have a ton of extra money to spoil them lavishly, but they all seem very happy. It is entirely doable to spoil your cats without a lot of money, though. Check out these 5 easy ways to spoil your cat to see how.
1. Spend plenty of one on one time with your cat. With life being super busy these days, it can be hard enough to find one on one time for our significant other, kids, family and friends, nevertheless our pets. But, believe it or not, cats are actually rather social creatures. That’s why if you can make some one on one time for your cat, they’ll feel extra spoiled whether it’s interactive play or just getting lots of love and petting on the couch.
Pip really gets involved when it’s time to play.
2. Have several solo play toys for while you’re away. Between work and other commitments, we can’t always be home for our cats. That’s why I like to have several solo play toys for our cats for while we’re away. We have lots of cat trees for the cats to lounge, climb and play on. We also have several toy mice, stuffed cat nip toys and other toys they can bat around. Just be careful that the toys don’t have small pieces that could tear off that your cat could swallow.
Cat trees are a great for play, sleeping and scratching.
3. Make your cats day with some catnip and/or grass. Even though cats love their meat, from my experience they love their greenery from time to time, too. It’s always important to make sure any plants you have in your home are cat-friendly. We also like to spoil them by having cat grass available for them to chew on whenever they feel like it. We also have organic dried catnip that we treat the cats to about once a week.
4. Have plenty of places for your cat to sleep and scratch. While we tend to live on one level at a time, our feline friends love living in a vertical world. We have a cat tree or tall scratcher in each room the cats frequent that they can scratch and lounge on. This keeps them happy, and our furniture safe.
5. Give your cat a few treats. Our cats absolutely love treats. Once a day we’ll give them a few dry treats, a bite of chicken or a packet of wet food. One great new treat we have recently found for our cats are Fancy Feast® Broths. I like them because they are made with broth (great to help with hydration) and real seafood and vegetables, but without by-products or fillers. Plus, as silly as it sounds, I also like that they are in easy to pour pouches so I don’t have to worry about getting cat food smells every where. The cats seem to really love the taste, and with with 8 varieties, they also don’t get bored of the same old flavor.
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What are some easy ways to spoil your cat that you do for your favorite feline family members (try saying that five times fast!)?
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf Fancy Feast®.
RICHARD HICKS says
August 22, 2014 at 3:33 pmNice tips for spoiling a kitty. Our kitty is so pampered it is unbelievable to most!
Tammy Woodall says
August 22, 2014 at 2:33 pmI like your tips on Easy Ways to Spoil Your Cat. Your pictures are really good. I especially like the one with Pip playing.
Christina G. says
August 18, 2014 at 10:41 pmWe have one cat that is very needy. She always wants to be on someone’s lap. These are great tips. Thanks for sharing!
David Fultner says
August 17, 2014 at 11:11 pmThese cats are cute. All mine do is chase bugs.
Robin Gagnon says
August 17, 2014 at 10:43 pmOur cat is rarely alone, but she waits by the door for us to return. Whether it is 5 minutes, or 2 hours…. when we return she is right there waiting.
Digna D. says
August 17, 2014 at 2:09 pmWe have does but all of my hubbies sisters have cats. I am sure her cats would love this.
Valerie Remy-Milora says
August 17, 2014 at 9:14 amthese are great tips. thank you. I’ve always thought of myself as a dog person as well but I love cats too and we’ve rescued a few in the past 3 years.. our most recent rescue is a pair of sisters we took in when they were about 8 weeks old. We’ve raised them to be people friendly.. they love to have their bellies scratched or to curl up on my chest for a nap.. :-)
Amy Orvin says
August 16, 2014 at 11:09 pmI love spoiling my 4 cats. They are a bit harder to spoil than dogs because they are so independent. I always spend plenty of time with my guys and provide them with a lot of catnip. I think that always make them feel special. Cuddles & Cat nip works every time.
Chelle @ Oh Just Stop Already says
August 16, 2014 at 9:49 amI miss my kitties so much. I have 2 being fostered at my mother’s in MO. Having plenty of toys, giving them access to daily sunlight, and lots of rubdowns makes my kitties the happiest.
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
August 16, 2014 at 1:19 amI don’t have a cat, but I think spending time with them is one of the best things you can do!
Audrey at Barking Mad! says
August 16, 2014 at 12:50 amYou can never ever spoil your cat too much. Well, that’s what mine tells me! *lol*
Your kitties are ADORABLE!
Emily says
August 15, 2014 at 10:51 pmYour kitties are so sweet! I bet they have a lot of fun playing with you!
Nina Say says
August 15, 2014 at 9:59 pmYour cats are all so loved! I adopted a TINY black kitten in May and he’s my first pet since being a dog owner growing up. I love to spoil him, even though he’s currently acting like a bratty teenager. :p
Kimberly Grabinski says
August 15, 2014 at 9:25 pmAwww I love cats but my son is allergic so we can no longer have them.
robyn says
August 15, 2014 at 7:50 pmYour cats coats looks so soft and silky. I really want to pet them!
Yoly says
August 15, 2014 at 7:21 pmThe kitties are so adorable! Great tips to spoil them rotten without spending a fortune.
Michelle says
August 16, 2014 at 12:40 amThank you, Yoly. :)
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
August 15, 2014 at 6:59 pmI don’t have cats, but my mother in law, who lives with us, does. They are outdoor cats though. Your kitties are too cute!
Michelle says
August 16, 2014 at 12:39 amThanks, Kim! :)
Mel Outnumbered says
August 15, 2014 at 6:41 pmOur little Nala can often be seen climbing things she’s not supposed to! I bet they’re love these new Fancy Feast foods!
Michelle says
August 16, 2014 at 12:37 amMel, I’m so thankful that ours usually climb their cat trees instead of curtains and furniture!
Crystal says
August 15, 2014 at 5:02 pmIs it scary that I thought a lot of those ways are good for spoiling children too? I don’t have a cat, but yours looks happy to be getting the extra love!
Michelle says
August 16, 2014 at 12:35 amHaha, not at all, Crystal. I think both our human and fur babies crave a lot of the same types of spoiling and attention. :)
Daisy says
August 15, 2014 at 4:32 pmAwe, I love the ways to spoil your cat. I agree that lots of attention and good food is a great way!