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You may think that cats are very aloof, independent and likely untrainable to do some tricks, but think again. With the proper training habits and system, you will engage them in every fun activity you may like especially during playtime.

Kittens love to play as well as adult cats. But they want you to interact with them during playtime.

There are four games they love to play.

• wrestling with their co-felines or a toy;
• scooping fish in the floor or any toy will do;
• bird swat, and;
• prey pouncing.

You do not have to worry if your kittens wrestle with each other. It is definitely normal in their behavior and they are not likely to hurt each other. You can join the fun but see to it that you wear protective gloves.

Scooping a fish literally means finding an object on the floor. They will scoop it over their shoulders, turn it up side down and pounce it. Similarly, in prey pouncing, they would use an imaginary prey or you can make a toy for this game, and they will run and try to catch it. When they do, they pounce on it. Usually, it is their mother cat’s tail or your shoe or even another kitten.

Cats love to reach for dangling objects and toys. When they are successful in getting it, they smash it with one paw and finish off the prey. This is the bird swat game.

The difference in these games is that they are best with people’s interaction. Oftentimes, cat’s toys are free and you can readily make them but again, PARTICIPATION in the games is crucial.

Like in scooping a fish game, you can make your cat a toy with a feather string and a stick. You can enjoy watching your cat as he leaps for it. Once in a while let him get the thing so that he will not be easily bored.

Another good toy for cats is the classic crumpled paper. You can use it like a ball. Hide it behind your back, show it to your cat, and throw it. See how amazingly he will chase and tear it into pieces. Another handmade toy you can make for him is to cut up fuzzy pipe cleaner or make it into a ball and enjoy the same reaction from him as he chases and pounces on it it.

A popular toy that cats also enjoy is the grocery paper bag. You can do a lot of tricks to the bag and see how it can be fun.

Playing with your cats can be a totally hilarious and exciting experience.

Cats in general are loveable creatures.  However, it is possible that some of them get on the bad side of the household.  Thus, it is necessary to address the situation when the cats are the problem.

Stray cats are actually the problem.  Cats that do not have owners to train them have made the whole neighborhood their home.  They ruin the garden.  They mess up the trash can.  Thus, one should seek for solutions that will keep the cats away.  Repel them.

At the same time, repelling cats should be done in the most ‘humane’ way possible. There are several options to consider in keeping those mean cats away, easily and safely.

Cat Powder
Easy to apply to the garden, these cat powders appeal to the instincts of the cats.  These contain the scent of a predator, usually a coyote.  Cats recognize the territoriality of animals, thus having such scent in the house would keep them away.

One only has to sprinkle this in the desired area.  The ones available in the market are usually not harmful to children and to the plants in the garden.

Sound Repellent
This creates sounds that are extremely annoying to a cat but remains undetected to humans.

Cat Scatmats
Some use the scatmats for the more stubborn ones.  These are thin mats that can be situated on the floor, garden furniture or window sills.  They are battery-charged.  Any animal that would walk on it will receive an unpleasant shock.  Cats are found to be sensitive to the mild shock, enough to discourage them from returning.

Water Sprayer
The market offers this very helpful repellent.  It is connected to the garden hose and has a sensor for movements.  Any unwarranted movement of a stray cat will result to a blast of water to fright the cats.

Liquid Repellent
It can be sprayed on any surface that cats may or constantly claw on.  It has a terrible taste that would be noticed by the cat when it grooms itself.  The cat will automatically avoid such locations.

Air Repellent
Some repellents use a blast of air to keep cats away.  Cats will find this scary.  The tools come with a distinct sound that will be helpful in scaring cats away.

Odor neutralizer
Cats often leave lingering scent trail on the garden that only attract more cats  The odor neutralizer will use enzymes that will rid of the odor and bacteria.  Just make sure that this is applied directly to the scent trail.

With these aids and tools at hand, the cat problem is resolved. These defenses are sure way to secure the household and get rid of the headache.

Just like humans, cats feel miserable when they are sick.  As a pet owner, it is your primary responsibility to keep your feline friends healthy and happy.

With proper care and nutrition you will have a friend for life in the form of your pet cat.

Here are some tips on how you can properly care for your cat’s health:

1.  Feed them properly.

Every cat has a preference when it comes to food. There are several types of cat food available in the market. Try each one until you find out which variety your cat prefers.

However, you can still try to mix the variety of cat food you prepare so that your pet will have a nutritious and balanced diet.

Commercial cat foods have been well-researched so you do not need to worry about the nutritional value of what you are feeding your pet.

Also, supply your pet  with  a lot of clean water to drink.  Having an ample supply of drinking water will lead to a healthier animal.

It does not matter if you serve dry, canned or moist cat food.  Just make sure that you preserve the freshness of the food that they eat.

You would also want to opt for a healthy and natural cat food.  Remember that it should be made of quality ingredients.

2 Remember that even domestic cats are natural hunters.

Mice can serve two purposes in your cat’s life: prey and dinner.  Hunting for mice would preserve their natural abilities to hunt and seek prey.

If you decide that you do not like the idea of your cat regularly “hunting” for dinner, make sure that you provide them with a proper diet. This will result to your cat ending up just chasing  and running after their prey for satisfying their natural hunting urges.

3. Watch out for unusual behavior.

If your pet is exhibiting unusual behavior, then the cat might not be at its best condition.

Try to look out for the following symptoms:

- being lethargic or less active than usual
- shedding of the fur or coat
- it has waxy ears
- looks poor and unhealthy

If you see these symptoms, you might want to change the food that you are serving your cat.