10/09/2026
🐱 Happy Cat Month! 🐱
September is Happy Cat Month, a time dedicated to celebrating our feline friends and promoting their health and wellbeing.
Did you know that small changes at home can make a big difference to your cat's wellbeing?
As we celebrate Happy Cat Month, here are some cat-friendly tips to help your feline friend feel happy and stress-free:
🏠 Create vertical spaces
Cats love to climb and observe their surroundings from above. Cat trees, shelves and window perches provide enrichment and confidence.
🚰 Provide multiple water stations
Many cats prefer drinking away from their food bowl. Placing water bowls around the home can encourage better hydration.
🛏️ Give them safe hiding places
A box, covered beds and quiet areas help cats feel secure, especially during busy or noisy times.
🐾 Use puzzle feeders and play sessions
Interactive toys and food puzzles stimulate natural hunting behaviours and help prevent boredom.
🚽 Follow the litter tray rule
Aim for one litter tray per cat, plus one extra, placed in quiet locations around the home.
🌿 Keep scratching posts available
Scratching helps cats stretch, mark territory and maintain healthy claws. Having several scratching areas can help protect your furniture too!
😺 Let them approach
Cats appreciate choice and control. Let them approach you on their terms and provide plenty of opportunities to retreat if they wish.
🩺 Don't forget routine health checks
Regular veterinary visits can help spot health issues early and keep your cat feeling their best.
Below are some pictures of Ivy, one of our nurse’s cats, enjoying lots of enrichment at home.
We'd love to celebrate with you! Share a photo of your cat in the comments and tell us their favourite thing to do at home! 📸🐱
