Treat your feline friend on International Cats Day.Foto: Olivllr Wang/Unsplash
If you are a cat person, you know that few things are better than a cuddle from your kitty.
When they give that gentle (or loud!) purring that shows they’re happy and helps you feel calm, and the eyes that look up at you with so much love, your heart just melts.
It’s no wonder that feline lovers jump at the chance to spoil their cats on International Cat Day, celebrated worldwide on 8 August.
For all cat owners, cat lovers, admirers of cats, or feline fanatics - here are four fabulous ways to spoil and celebrate your furry friend on International Cat Day, and make them feel perfectly adored.
Surprise them with some new toys
Cats love to play, and it’s wonderful to see them scuttling about with an intriguing new toy.
Fluttery feathers are always a winner with cats, and a feathered cat teaser with a suction cup to secure it to the floor is a great way to keep your cat entertained for hours. it is always good to have a backup in case your cat goes all-in and makes short work of your first gift. Add a pom pom stick feather, a feather fishing rod with interchangeable feather “hooks,” and an interactive cat toy swing complete with feathery tails to your gift pack to give your kitty lots of options.
You can also treat your kitty on an adventure with a playful toy, like TikTokker Shelena Ramsuran did for her cat. The toy also included a furry moving ball to bring some action into the scratching, and a feather for even more fun.
If you want to get in on the fun, try a pom pom launcher, shooting soft pom poms your cat’s way, and see your feline pounce about trying to trap the moving balls.Level up your cat’s playground
If you have an indoor cat, you might feel a bit sorry that they can’t run around in the garden, scratch their claws on tree trunks, or lazily sit on branches watching the outside world.
You can always bring the outdoor scenery indoors by pampering your cat with a multi-level cat tree.
Another cool idea is a cat climbing sticker - which is a wall-mounted climbing pad that your cat can use to climb the walls – rather than your furniture.
You could also explore building your king or queen of the castle a kitty-sized castle of their own. With multiple hideaway boxes, cosy beds for lounging, and hanging toys to keep them entertained, your little king or queen will truly rule the roost!Plan a cat photoshoot
Celebrate your picture-perfect pet with a photoshoot.
First things first, you’ll need some equipment. Get a phone tripod to keep your aim steady and a ring light to highlight your cat’s best side. If your cat poses better when you’re near and not behind the phone camera, consider using an adjustable head-mounted phone camera so you can be right by their side to capture that perfect shot.
Then it’s props time. Something as simple as a pretty cat collar with a shiny bell makes your kitty the star of the show. Or get a bit more creative and have themes for your photoshoot with your cat showing off a few costumes. Try a lion headpiece to bring out the king of the jungle in your homey kitty, a cute bonnet to add a pinch of adorableness, or a woolly knitted sheep cap for a farmyard theme. Treat them like royalty
What would International Cat Day be without tasty treats to make your cat feel like royalty? And delicious, homemade treats always go down the best.
Kitties love catnip, so why not whip up a batch of carrot and catnip bites? Just mix egg, oil, flour, carrots, and catnip, then bake the dough and cut it into your favourite shapes—fish, paws, or simple little squares. Add some serving pzazz, by giving your cat his treats in a treat dispenser and puzzle toy, which is so much fun.
Tuna treats are also a hit. Mix tuna with flour, eggs, oil, and mashed bananas (one of the fruits safe for cats). Bake the mixture and cut it into bite-sized triangles. Serve these treats in a puzzle feeder toy so your cat can “earn” her treats and have fun at the same time.
Make this International Cat Day a super special one for your favourite feline.
