Cat Health & Safety

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Take a hike! No, really.

While it might seem like an April Fools’ joke, I assure you that it’s not. Though it may not be for every cat, many cats do love to go for leash walks and hikes! First, get your cat used to wearing the harness and leash around your home, then get them used to being leashed outside. The training process and the walks are a great way to spend some quality time with your kitty, get in some good exercise, and amaze your neighbors! Training a cat to strut their stuff can often be done in just a few weeks, especially if you start when they’re young. (Just don’t venture too far until your kitten’s initial shot series is complete.) If your cat has a few “extra miles” on them, don’t worry 
 you can teach an older cat this new trick.

Davis

and his two humans moved into a new “tiny house.” His people soon realized that their 3-year-old cat wasn’t getting enough exercise; he looked bored and was packing on the pounds. The house was just too small for him to do much running or playing in. Avid hikers and campers themselves, and having read about it online and in magazines, his owners decided to give leash training a try. Now, not only is Davis thriving and loving his explorations, his people love the surprised looks they get as they go for a stroll or show up at campsites with their “adventure cat”!

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