As any good hostess knows, atmosphere has a lot to contribute to the dining experience. When we feed our cat twice a day, breakfast is probably too rushed and too light to to get a different atmosphere.
But dinner, especially in the winter, is different.
It’s different because we have time to fuss. The cat has time to relax. While the darker days of winter can have us craving light, the cat is nocturnal. They have spent the whole day in the darker light that lets them adapt to what is natural to them.
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So if we are in the habit of feeding the cat in the lighted kitchen, think again.
Turning off the light and leaving a nightlight will save power, and it will give the cat the low light that brings out their senses. Attuned to every sound, no longer filtering their reactions because there is so much coming in, the cat can relax, let their senses tune up, and enjoy their meal.
The lighted kitchen is also a beacon for everyone in the house to drift in, make a snack, look at the microwave and think of what they can heat up. It isn’t the best environment for a cat to have a nice dinner. So make whatever the cat dining area is a private time for them.
Don’t forget to fuss a little, and be happy with them. It’s a highlight of their day, something they look forward to.
We should feel the same way.
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