by Thom W. Conroy

Created on: January 08, 2009   Last Updated: October 27, 2010

It really does not take much to make a cat happy, just a thoughtful and caring human willing to compassionately tend to their cat's emotional and physical needs in a responsible manner.  In return for our goodwill, we are allowed to be graced with the noble affections of a true confidant. 

Tips for making a cat happy are mostly based in the inclusion of them as an important part of our lives. Cat's have a bad and undeserved reputation as being finicky from an emotional standpoint, when in fact, they are able to express their emotions quite freely. Cats need much of the same diversity that humans require to make them happy - affection, play, respect for personal space, and a sense of belonging. Believe it or not, we have a stray cat I found a year ago that actually smiles when he's content.

Making your cat happy starts with learning how to read your cat's moods and responding appropriately. If you try to play with you cat and they are not interested, stop. Attempt to give the cat a little affection, if it responds well, continue or escalate the level of affection a little. If the cat walks away, leave it alone for a while, it probably doesn't want to be bothered. Use a little common sense when approaching your cat, if it's sleeping don't wake it up to play.

Tips for making your cat happy begin with ensuring your pal has a balanced life. This encompasses proper nutrition, adequate exercise, a comfortable place to sleep, regular Veterinarian visits, fresh water, lots of affection,and about a hundred other variables. Any aspect of daily life that is lacking in balance can cause a cat to be unhappy. In many perspectives, you and your cat have a parent/child relationship, it is your responsibility to care for them as it was your choice to adopt them. Live up to this duty and you'll have a great friend for many years, if not, you'll wonder why the cat only wants food and water from you.

Obviously, your cat can't vocally tell you what it is need of, so you have to put yourself in the cat's position. A couple of times daily, stop and think for a minute or two what your cat may require. Odds are, each time you do this you'll discover something that can be done, no matter how seemingly insignificant, that will make your cat happy.

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