It’s no secret that cats enjoy climbing, perching and hiding. With cat wall shelves, you can turn any wall into an exciting play space for your furry friend.
Maintaining your feline’s vertical needs is beneficial to both her and you in the home. Here are some creative cat wall treats to encourage natural climbing, perching and scratching behaviors.
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Homemade Treats
Homemade cat treats are an excellent way to ensure your furry friend gets their daily serving of nutrition. These tasty snacks can be created with various ingredients and even young kittens can enjoy them without any harm.
Carrots are packed with Vitamin A, essential for healthy eyesight and skin. Furthermore, their high fiber content helps cats maintain regularity.
Epicuricloud’s carrot-and-catnip treats are sure to please your furry friend. Made with shredded carrots and catnip, plus egg, oil and flour, they’re flattened for easy cutting before baking for 12 minutes.
From Under A Palm Tree’s tuna-based treats are made with canned tuna, olive oil, egg, mashed banana and flour to provide a snack that is low in fat but high in protein and vitamins. All you have to do is mix all the ingredients together then bake on parchment paper-lined baking sheets!
Canned Food
Canned food is an ideal way to provide your cat with healthy, tasty treats. Not only are they convenient and simple to prepare, but they also contain many nutrients that meet USDA Dietary Guidelines.
When selecting canned cat food, look for brands with high-quality ingredients and minimal levels of salt. This helps your pet maintain a healthy weight and lowers their likelihood of developing heart disease or other serious medical issues.
If you’re looking for a tasty treat for your pet, Temptations Creamy Purrr-ee Lickable Cat Treats are an ideal option. These single-serve pouches come in chicken, salmon or tuna flavors so your cat is sure to love them!
These licable, pureed cat treats contain small bits of meat and make a great option for older cats who may not be able to chew or digest larger chunks of protein. Unfortunately, some customers have reported difficulty opening these pouches.
Water-Based Vegetables
Water-based vegetables make an excellent treat for cats. Cats do not have as strong of a thirst drive as dogs do, so they need to be offered moisture-rich foods in order to stay hydrated.
Bell peppers are packed with antioxidants like vitamin C and potassium. Plus, they’re high in dietary fiber and low in calories.
Cucumbers make for a refreshing snack for your cat, providing plenty of hydration. Furthermore, they contain calcium and magnesium to keep them healthy.
They’re also an excellent source of vitamin K, folic acid, and manganese.
Fruits that are ripe and free from pesticides can be fed to your cat if they’re ripe and free from contaminants. Unripe produce may cause gastrointestinal issues in cats, as well as lead to urinary tract infections.
Vegetables are an integral part of a balanced diet, especially for overweight cats. Adding small amounts of veggies to your cat’s food every few days will ensure they get the necessary amount of nutrition.
Scratching Posts
Scratching posts and cat trees are an excellent way to give your feline companion enrichment, mental, emotional, and instinctual stimulation. Plus, they help reduce wear-and-tear on furniture by offering more surface area for scratching.
These scratchers come in a range of materials and heights to meet different feline requirements. They can be free-standing or mounted on walls and door frames for added convenience.
Some cats prefer a tall sisal (rope) post, while others favor something horizontal to scratch on. A cat tree with one or more levels is another great option for cats who desire an elevated space to stretch out and play.
Owners who provided their cats with a rope scratching post were significantly less likely to experience inappropriate scratching than those without. It appears that cats have strong preferences when it comes to what type of scratching post they use, so providing them with plenty of options is key for keeping them happy and contented.
