Not that we should leave them out, either. Here’s how to help our cats celebrate.
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We might be bribing the cats to keep them from being underfoot. We might have children who want to share. We might have something left unattended for too long, and then it looked abandoned. We want our cats to enjoy the holidays, too.
Use these tips to keep the party in check.
Get them their own tested treats. The more nutritious their treats, the more easily the cat can feast without bad consequences. So when the relish tray comes out, offer some treats in another room. Now is the time to break out the premium foods in their favorite flavors.
Don’t splurge on something a little fancier if we haven’t tested it beforehand. It dampens the spirit to see the cat burying our offering in the litter box. Go with the old favorites.
People food good. People portions bad. If the people food is cat-tempting, mince up a small amount and bribe them in another room. They would prefer some privacy, anyway.
Meat, cheese, and seafood are all good options, especially if we know our cats like them. The key is small portions. We can sprinkle some grated Parmesan on the morning can portion, we can shred a bit of shrimp onto a little plate. Cats don’t need a lot, though they might keep asking.
Small portions let us “treat them” throughout the day without overloading them.
Cat tummy upset? This is where having kitty grass offers a remedy the cat wants to seek out. Some catnip sprinkled on their food can soothe their tummies, too.
If the cat wants to sleep it off, make sure they are not disturbed, or move them to a place where they won’t be disturbed. Giving a cat stress is not good for their tummies.
Some cats might throw up just from the stress. Keep their routines still running as best we can, so the cats won’t feel the world has gone mad.
Some cats love the new people and activities. Some cats can’t wait for it to be over. No matter where our cats might fall in this spectrum, we can help them have a happy holiday.
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Now, if only I could quit overfeeding myself on holidays!