Things Nobody Tells You about Owning a Cat

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Friskies Pull ’n Play for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

Oh look at that kitten, it’s so cute!  I want a pet cat!  I know so many people who get animals and love them for the animals whole life.  However, then there are those who tend to jump the gun a little, and I end up with their cats, dogs, rabbits, and well just about anything else. Seriously, we have already talked about things people don’t tell you about owning a dog, so I figured it would be fun to talk about things nobody tells you about owning a cat.  Oh yes, if you haven’t owned a cute little kitty cat there are some things you need to know first.

Now, I’m not trying to scare you, at all.  I love animals; they are amazing companions, but the simple fact is some people shouldn’t get animals.  They must not stop to think really about the fact they are going to need to devote years to this animals life.  Every animal deserves an owner who cares for and loves them.  Wouldn’t you agree?  Okay, so here are a few things that nobody tells you about owning a cat.

Things Nobody Tells You about Owning a Cat

• You don’t own your cat – Yes, I hate to break it to you but you will never own your cat.  I mean maybe legally, but when it’s all said and done your kitty owns you.  Most felines are independent, and you’ll probably find yourself needing their attention more than they need yours, lol.  However, there are times when they might feel needy, but when they’re done it’s over, and that’s that!

• Just because you love your friends cat and think it’s so cute doesn’t mean you’ll love just any cat – Cat are NOT the same!  They all have unique personalities so don’t be surprised if you adopt a kitten that it acts nothing like your friends cat.  Some love to cuddle, others are like my cat Twix and do not like cuddle, but love taking a swing at you when you’re not looking lol.  She does, but she is only playing there are no claws she wants us to chase her.

• Cat’s are SMART, and your cat might just be the smartest pet you have – OMG, dogs are smart too, but cats are a different smart.  Something I love about cats is their independence.  They think for themselves.  Now don’t get me wrong dogs do too, but most dogs are VERY loyal and live to please their person.  Cats, on the other hand, know if they grab that chicken while you are in the bathroom, devour it, lay on the chair you’ll likely think something else happened to it, lol.  Cats are very smart.

• Your cat only wants attention when they see you’re doing something important – It never fails, when I’m doing something important like taxes here comes Twix, and she needs attention.  She comes walks on my keyboard, knocks my water over, and rubs her cheek against mine.  Darn cat, but she is too cute to get mad at so I give her attention.

• Your kitty could save your baby from a  dog – Seriously, some cats are tough.  There was a video on the news a while back of a cat who beat a pitbull dog off his kid.  Yes, they mom came running out to grab the boy, and the cat chased the dog off.  Get em kitty!

• OMG, that popcorn stuff is NOT safe sitting in that box – Cat’s love boxes, they love to play in them.  They’ll jump in that empty box and when they find out there is popcorn in there, OMG it’s going to make a mess.

• Cat’s are more athletic than you – Cats can do it all if they had thumbs they could dunk a basketball.  I’m not joking, and they can walk on the top of the door without falling off.

• All cats don’t chase their tail, but mine does – My cat Twix not only chases her tail but when she catches it she bites it so hard to screams and attacks it worse because she is mad lol.  Crazy kitty!

• Cats are playful when they’re not sleeping, sometimes and ONLY if they are in the mood – Cat’s sleep more than they are awake.  When my cats wake they eat, drink, take a potty break, and play a bit.  Then it’s back to bed in the most comfortable spot in the house.  Cat’s will play with just about anything – the strings on your shoes, balls, laser lights, and tons more.  Kittens will tear apart your house playing.  They’ll run up on the curtain, across the house, up the side of the couch, and back on the ceiling.  At least I think that is how my kitten gets back, I never see her so I’m assuming it’s on the ceiling lol.

• You’ll have to clean up stinky poop – Just like all other animals your cat will have to poop, and you’ll have to clean it up.  Unless of course you are lucky as we are, and you have plenty of rooms for your cat to roam outside and then you can teach them to go potty outside.

• Cat’s need more than just food and water – SERIOUSLY, cats need so much more than just food and water.  They need love when they’re ready for it, attention, toys when they want them, and treats as many treats as you’re allowed to give them lol.

• Your kitty expects a Christmas gift – Okay, maybe they don’t expect it, but they’re your furry friend.  Don’t you think they should get a gift as well?  After all they are will you daily  Your cat will like an excellent gift, like some Friskies Party Mix, Friskies Pull’ n Play and a Wobbert to put everything in.  Talk about making treat time fun and tasty!

Don’t Forget To Grab Your Kitty a Kittyriffic Gift for Christmas

The Wobbert is an awesome toy for your cat!  My kitties love it!  I guess I can’t blame them I mean they get to play and snakc at the same time.  Not only do they get to snack and play, they get to snack on some of Friskies best!  My cats love Friskies Pull ‘n Play treats and the awesome Party Mix treats from Friskies.

Pull ‘n Play Treats

The Pull ‘n Play treats are an awesome edible string treat that my cats love.  The string treats can be used in the Wobbert or given as a treat alone.  You can get the edible string in three different flavors – Chicken and Cheese, Tuna and Crab, and Salmon and Shrimp flavor.  Pretty excellent Christmas gift for your kitty right?  Sure, and you can even combine it with some of Friskies Party Mix treats which is sure to be loved by your cats.

Friskies Party Mix Treats

The Party Mix treats can also be placed inside the Wobbert.  When your kitty plays with the Wobbert a treat will fall out, and the Wobbert rattles when the treats are inside.  The rattling makes my cats want to play with the toy even more.

The Friskies Pull ‘n Play Combo Pack makes the perfect Christmas gift for your cat!  You can learn more or find a retailer near (Walmart, Amazon, Target, Kmart, Petsmart, & more) you by visiting Friskies Pull ’n Play.

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