Happy Mew Year for your cat! Resolve to have a happy & healthy cat in 2025

Happy Mew Year for your cat!  

Happy 2025!  Can you believe it is January already and 2025?  Wow, how times flies. I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and holiday season and are either thinking of New Years’  Resolutions or getting ready to start some. Perhaps you have even broken one already!  It happens so no worries. Since it is the beginning of the new year, have you considered some resolutions for your cat?  These are a few suggestions to consider…… 

Annual Check Up-  Has it been a while since the last vet visit? Have you noticed any health or behaviorial changes with your cat? If you don’t have a regular veterinarian, it would be a good idea to find one and begin a relationship with their office. While these nationwide or regional chains that offer basic vaccinations are a fantastic option if you’re in a pinch, establishing you and your cat at a veterinarian office can save you time and money in case of an emergency. My personal vet will no longer accept patients who have decided to obtain basic vaccinations at a national chain vet service yet call the office when the cat is suddenly sick and needs care. The office will then refer to the local emergency clinic which can cost hundreds of dollars vs a basic office visit and some meds.  You never know when your cat may get a hairball and need some extra fluids or upper respiratory infection and some medication and a simple call to your vet office can get you in quickly and not for a lot of money. 

Weight Management-  Unfortunately, after the holidays and lots of extra sweets and food, we all seem to tip the scales a bit more.  Think about your cat and their weight and if they may need to also be on a diet.  From feline diabetes ( similar to Type 2 in humans) to extra weight on their joints to being unable to bathe themselves, being a little or a lot overweight can affect your cat. Speak to your vet about a diet plan and new food, more activity and less treats.

Exercise and play time-  Since more activity was just mentioned, spending a bit more time each day playing with your cat can really help their weight and health but also bond with them. Running and chasing them when they decide to run all over, playing with toys, getting them to climb and be more active can make a big impact mentally and physically for both of you. 

New toys and cat furniture-  Perhaps it has been a while since you bought some new cat toys?  Is that cat tree looking pretty beat up?  From $1 toys at the dollar store to fancy multi level cat trees and wall boxes and perches, the sky is the limit with presents for your cat.  Consider your space and budget and your cat will have lots of fun keeping busy. 

New Litter Box-  You don’t think about a litter box often, however buying a new one can make your life easier and your cat a bit happier. A fresh new box for a few dollars is clean and less scratch marks which helps keep things a bit more sanitary.  There are new motorized litter boxes with apps and even ones that have entrances from the top for less litter clean up.

The list can go on and on from a new carrier to cat bed, it may be time to retire the old stuff and freshen up your cats’ old and worn out items.   Have a fantastic 2025 and resolve to keep your cat happy and healthy this year! It won’t cost much and your cat will thank you. 

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