Cats are often disarmingly adorable and spontaneously happy.

Your job is to make sure that they stay healthy. Your cat needs to be fed a nutritious diet. They also need to be brushed regularly to keep their coats clean, given plenty of exercise and affection, and allowed to roam freely in the home.

A few things, however, may have escaped your attention: choosing the right litter, avoiding reinforcing undesirable behavior, and picking out the most appropriate cat toys.

Over time, cat litter has changed. It used to be filled with ash or sand and had to be changed daily. That is now outdated. Modern cat litter is now odor-free, clumps, and is even flushable.

Caring for cats is a delicate task. This includes picking the right litter. There are many assorted brands on the market, but there are only two main types: clumping litter and non-clumping litter.

There is no right choice. You must decide what the best litter is for your cat's needs and your cleaning preferences.

Clumping vs non-clumping litter-which is better?

In the 1940s, only non-clumping litter was available. Today, it's still an option. However, since it does not form clumps, it is more difficult to clean the litter.

Some of it is organic, like pine or wood, but most of it is clay. Litter that does not clump is made of a clay called calcium bentonite, which absorbs both urine and odors.

It was in the 1980s that the idea of clumping cat litter developed. This led to silica gel litter that bonded to moisture. The greatest selling point of clumping cat litter is how easy and efficient it is to clean a litter box.

However, some people wonder if it might be a health risk. If you are concerned about possible harmful chemical exposure, select non-clumping cat litter.

Cats' sleeping habits are not usually a problem for cat owners unless they wake up in the small hours after midnight and meow to be fed.

Cats are nocturnal animals, which means they sleep during the day and are awake at night. Their natural prey, mice, and other small rodents are more active at night.

In contrast to humans, cats have a light sleep cycle, which means that they can quickly return to sleep after waking up. Consequently, in the small hours after midnight, some cats wake up and meow to be fed.

An effective way to discourage your cat from waking you up at night is to not reinforce their behavior, such as waking up to feed them. Feeding your cat before you go to bed will make sure that they don't wake up hungry later in the night and demand to be fed.

Whether it is scratching the furniture, clawing the carpet, or destroying your plants, cats can have fun almost anywhere. Giving your feline friend an appropriate toy can prevent these destructive behaviors.

Since every cat has a unique personality, you need to choose the right cat toys. However, your cat might not be interested in an expensive toy that other cats love. Cats are often fussy about their toys.

You'll have to experiment to find out what kinds of toys appeal to your cat. Occasionally, a rolled-up wad of paper will delight your cat more than a $10 realistic stuffed mouse that squeaks when attacked by a ferocious cat.

As cats age, their personalities and preferences change. Additionally, the best choice for an indoor cat is not necessarily the same as one for an outdoor cat.

The surest way to keep cats happy is to spend time with them each day. The simplest way to keep them healthy is to give them a safe and comfortable environment, choose the right cat litter, feed them before bedtime, and give them toys that stimulate their playfulness.

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