Thinking a cat is 100% autonomous
Yes, he knows how to survive. But he can't guess that you love him, that you want to play with him, or that his bed is uncomfortable. Independence doesn't mean an absence of needs.
Buying toys just because they look pretty
I've done this. Many times. Result: they just sit around, they match the living room, but Monoeil doesn't care at all. A good toy is one that stimulates, not a decorative object.
Not varying activities enough
A cat can get bored quickly. Keeping the same wand or game every day is a guaranteed bore. Change the rules, change the rhythm, surprise him a little.
Leaving the water bowl next to the kibble
Many cats drink less if the water is too close to their food (animal instinct: potentially contaminated water = distrust). Move it a little further away or opt for a fountain.
Giving too many treats without a purpose
"He loves them, so I give them to him every day." Yes, but no. If you want to please him, save treats for training, playing, or a specific need (energy, coat, reward). Otherwise, you're just creating a greedy little tyrant.
Brushing only "when there's too much hair"
Brushing should be done before the catastrophe. Not after. For well-being, for hairballs, for skin, for bonding... in short, just do it regularly.
Ignoring seasonal changes
Shorter days, heating, shedding, heat... all of this influences your cat. Adapting the routine to the season isn't a luxury, it's just common sense.
Waiting for a problem to be "really serious" before acting
A cat that eats less, sleeps strangely, sheds too much, drools, or changes mood, is sending a message. Don't be like me at the beginning and say: "it will pass".
Observe, adjust, or ask for an opinion if it persists.
A cat doesn't ask for more.
He asks for better, at the right time, consistently.
Kisses,
Océane, founder of Cocoon Pets
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