The Benefits Of Walking Your Cat

Posted by Fred on October 14th, 2008 at 08:14am

By Anita Hampton

Aside from dogs, cats are the next best pets for the home. In
fact, 34.7 million households in the United States own at least
one cat.

However, the benefits of owning a cat are not constrained to
having them as mere pets because cats, like dogs, can be trained
to do tricks as well. Even if they are known as ìhouse cats,î it
is important for them to be given the taste of the outdoor
environment. This can be done through walking.

Yes, it is important to engage a cat in outdoor activities such
as walking, just like the dog. This is because cats need further
stimulation by having a taste of the activities gained by being
outside. Walking them outdoors makes them feel entertained and
stimulated.

Studies show that cats that are constrained inside the house
show a significant sign of boredom and depression. These are not
likely to be noticed since cats cannot verbally or even
physically tell their owners that they are bored and depressed.

However, there were signs that were noted in a study that
projects the negative effects of not having occasional walks
outside the house. Scratching the furniture was noted to have a
direct association with depression that the cat is experiencing.

The problem with most cat owners is that they tend to pamper
their cats and they forget to give them the benefits of enjoying
the environment. Hence, a growing health problem arises because
most cats are found to be obese.

What people do not know is that even if they are known to be
domestic animals and have been in ìclose contactî with people
for more than 3,500 years, cats are known to be born hunters.
In fact, most zoologists contend that cats are the ìmost
graceful huntersî in this world.

For this reason, walking a cat is extremely important. Proper
use of materials should be observed when walking your cat.
Walking your cat does not necessarily mean it is okay to leave
your cats outside. They can encounter danger such as getting a
disease or being hurt by neighbors or vehicles..

Try to train your cat to walk with a leash and a harness on. It
is best to use a jacket as well so that your cat will be
comfortable while walking.

Walking your cat is not a hard work. You just have to use the
right tools and the proper training of your cat and you can be
assured of a happy and stress-free feline at home.

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