NATURAL
CAT BEHAVIOUR
Feline Happiness
- The Familiar and Routine
There's a tiny tiger in every house cat. This
little predator patrols his territory with a diligence and regularity
that would win the admiration of any police squadron. Nothing escapes
Kitty's scrutiny--a piece of furniture that is out of place, a vase
of flowers that has just been placed on the table, a new pair of
shoes in the closet. Kitty is equally aware of the human activities
that occur in his home territory every day. He thrives on the familiar
and finds comfort and security in being able to anticipate these
events.
We may observe Kitty for
only a small portion of our day, but nothing we do eludes his watchful
gaze. Feeding, litterbox cleaning, grooming, playtime, and bedtime
are all familiar events which your favorite feline will anticipate
if they occur at approximately the same time or in the same sequence
each day. Once Kitty gets used to your way of doing things, he'll
be sure to remind you when its time for the next activity. If your
alarm clock fails to go off, don't worry, Kitty will get you up--oops,
it's Saturday! Kitty will also make sure you get to bed on time.
Have you noticed how agitated he becomes when the familiar routine
is broken?
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