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How do I make my cat happy? Essential tips for feline well-being.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male | 2 months and 17 days old

how to make happy my cat

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Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 11th, 2019

It's great that you want to make sure Mia is happy! Cats need at least one litterbox per cat plus one extra to help reduce stress associated with the litterbox. They should be placed in separate rooms, away from the food and water bowls, must be scooped at least daily (preferably multiple times a day) and washed out at least weekly with a mild soap, followed by thorough rinsing. Cats need a lot of space to explore, but keeping them indoors is much safer than letting them outside, due to the risk of injury from cars, wildlife, other animals, etc. The key is providing space (particularly vertical space for climbing, such as cat trees, ledges, and the like) inside the home. Visit http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=T&C=33&S=2 , healthcareforpets.com and https://indoorpet.osu.edu// for tips on stress reduction. Also look into Feliway, a synthetic pheromone that is available in a diffuser and spray form that promotes calm feelings in cats http://www.feliway.com . See the link below and consult with your vet about the best food for Mia https://talkspetfood.aafco.org/rightpetfood . I hope that helps!

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