How do I tell my cat I'm going away for the day?
The temperatures are nice and warm the coming days. Ideal for a day at the water or another cooling activity. You would love to take your cat everywhere. But as soon as a little water is involved, most cats prefer to drop out. Most cats just prefer to stay home anyway. Secretly, you feel sorry for your cat having to stay alone for another day, while you don't know exactly when you will be home. So how do you tell your cat this?
Words
The most honest answer: No. No matter how smart and wise your cat seems, they cannot understand human sentences. Of course, you can teach them cause and effect , whereby after repetition they understand that after a certain sentence X or Y happens. But if you say 'I'm going to the beach today' they will unfortunately not imagine you on a towel and a cocktail in your hand. And they will also not understand that they have to wait extra patiently for you that day. So the next question is: What can you do?
Body language
Even though cats can’t understand words, they can pick up on our tone and body language . So try not to rush and stress (‘Where’s my bikini? Do we still have sunscreen? What, is the parasol broken?’, you know how it is). But talk to your cat calmly , give them a pat and a little extra attention before you leave. That can make all the difference.
Cool house
If your cat feels comfortable and safe , your cat will be able to survive on its own for longer. With this warm weather, it is nice for your cat to have a cool spot . Close your curtains or blinds. If you have air conditioning , turn it on slightly. Even a tiled floor can feel nice and cool!
Sufficient water
Of course, it is important that your cat drinks enough, especially on hot days. However, the water in a normal drinking bowl will become lukewarm and dirty at higher temperatures. Cats are already difficult drinkers, but they will completely reject such water. Therefore, try a drinking fountain . Because the water continues to circulate (and goes through a filter), the water will remain fresh . Even if you are away for a long day! In addition, moving water ensures that your cat will drink faster.
Enough food
If you are away for a long day, this can be confusing for your cat. It becomes even more confusing if your cat has to wait a long time for its food. A cat simply likes routine and regularity . And if you are away for a lot longer than expected, your cat will even get really hungry . By purchasing an automatic feeder , your cat will simply get its regular feedings. Then it doesn't matter if you stay on the terrace a little longer. That ensures a lot of peace for your cat and for you!
Let's talk anyway!
Do you still feel guilty about staying away for so long? Then the feeder has another advantage! You can watch via the camera , give an extra feed and talk to your cat. Then you can reassure your cat a little extra during a long day alone. And what does it matter that he doesn't understand all the words you say: Your voice alone is already very reassuring !
With the warm weather of the coming days, you may want to go away for a day. And rightly so! Your cat will just be alone for a bit longer... And how frustrating it can be sometimes that you can't just explain what you're going to do! Fortunately, you can make it as comfortable as possible at home. With the products from Pets Pride, you can make this possible. The drinking fountain provides fresh water all day long and the food dispenser provides kibble and the option to watch and talk. Everything you need to go to the beach for a day with peace of mind!
