8 ways to make your cat your best friend

The arrival of a feline at home is a very special moment, and can be slightly stressful. 

That's when you ask yourself a lot of questions: will he like his new home? will he feel good? And above all, will I succeed in making my cat my best friend? 

The ultimate goal for all cat lovers, is to build a lasting relationship with their cats, which is easy once you know all the tricks to achieve it ...

A little fun

Who does not want to go home in the evening after a long day of work and relax in front of his favorite TV program? 

Too bad, your cat has other ideas in mind ... 

The early evening is the perfect time for your cat to play with you. Most of the time, he will have spent the day alone and will be ready to spend his energy while having fun! 

For wild cats, hunting is a nocturnal activity. When the sun goes down, their predatory instinct awakens and makes them big opponents in the game of the cat and the mouse (played by you). 

Playing with your cat is absolutely essential if you want to bond with him.

A good bowl

Like babies in humans, cats develop relationships more quickly with the person who feeds them daily. 

You can set daily hours to feed your tomcat (perhaps the hours you eat yourself?). But be careful, once set up, these hours will be respected. 

Soon, your hairball will hold the meal times and know exactly who to complain if dinner is not served in time! Be sure you do not want to see your hungry cat!

A good basket for sweet dreams

Although most cats can take naps everywhere (laundry baskets, shelves ...), it is important that your new roommate has his own cozy basket. 

Cats are very picky, so imagine that their bed must be perfect! 

A basket too small will prevent your cat to stretch as he sees fit, but a basket too large will reduce his sense of security. 
We all hate having feet sticking out of bed is not it? Why would it be different for our little balls of hair? 

Take the time to measure your cat from head to tail, and opt for a larger basket of just a few inches.

And for the finishing touch, think about putting on a warm, cozy blanket, or a garment of your own, impregnated with your scent. So it will associate your smell with comfort, which will strengthen your relationship with him.

A clean litter

We stop the nose and clean! 

No cat likes to do it in dirty litter, so we play the role of best friend and we clean our litter every day. 

Which will be more pleasant for you too. Indeed, the smell of feline waste is not very pleasant!

Some sweet treats

A little sweetness never hurt a kitty. 

Remember how good you feel when you go to your favorite candy store? Delicious treats once in a while will allow your cat to feel rewarded and loved. 

You can reward him occasionally after a game session for example. Do not tell yourself that treats are just for the weekend!

Endless caresses

Spend Sunday afternoon relax and hug with her cat, what a pleasure!

All cats have their favorite point for caresses: behind the ear, under the chin. Try to find it and accentuate the caresses here.

It will stick to you to have more!

While caressing him, try to gently touch the forehead of your kitty. It seems to be a way of showing affection. Indeed, the muzzle shots given by your cat are actually kisses!

Wait until he gives you the green light

Waiting for your cat to give you the green light to approach you is the most important thing. 

Cats are very independent animals, and smothering them with love could scare them away. Just like an overly affectionate spouse would make us run away! 

Make sure your cat does not feel oppressed and leave it in the first place, explore his new environment. He will end up feeling at home and then come up to sniff you. That's when your relationship can really start!

A game of hide-and-seek

You will notice that from time to time your cat will like to retire to hide in the most isolated places of your home. 

No, you have not adopted a hermit, this is just a completely normal behavior in felines. 

Their favorite places to hide? cardboard boxes, linen baskets, cupboards, suitcases ... 

Make sure to earn "bonus point of cat" by improving their hiding places thanks to cozy blankets and some sprays of FELIWAY. 

Your kitty will love you!

All this is not so difficult is not it? 

Following these tips will allow you to easily connect with your cat, and maintain a relationship that goes well beyond the animal-owner relationship.