carpeted scratching surfaces, placed vertically and horizontally to meet all preferences. Keep the scratchers in areas where the kitten hangs out.


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Train kitty to use the scratching post. Initially, it might help to apply catnip or attach a feather toy to


make the scratching area especially appealing. Discourage any feline from scratching on inappropriate surfaces by attaching double-sided tape or inflated balloons to rugs or furniture that are off limits.


Offer toys that bring out the feline hunter. Tink like a cat and buy or create toys that draw out their


hunting instincts. A piece of string wrapped around the end of a stick dragged on the ground will bring out the stalker in almost any cat. So will ping-pong balls or small wads of paper flicked across the floor.


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Indulge most kittens’ love of boxes. When cats in the wild feel threatened, they head for trees,


dens or caves for safety. Domestic kitties don’t have that option, so their obsession with hiding in boxes may be an adaptation. Providing “hidey holes” may also help a kitten acclimate faster to their new home and family.


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Provide easy, safe access to the outdoors. Indoor cats need time outside. Consider building or buying


a safe, secure, outdoor enclosure (catio) for them to hang out in when the weather is nice.


Consider adopting two kittens at the same time.


One of the best ways to avoid many common behavioral problems is to adopt a pair of kittens. Because they crave stimulation and interaction, adopting two provides instant playmates to occupy each other’s time.


Karen Becker is a proactive, integrative doctor of veterinary medi- cine who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).


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