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Cats pretend they don't need much attention. While your indoor cats may be aloof and independent, it doesn't mean they aren't going to act out as soon as they believe you are ignoring them. Dallas, TX apartments with happy cats living inside have an environment that offers adequate food, toys, exercise and sleeping areas.
Keep Your Indoor Cats Occupied
Indoor cats can get bored. If you don't change out their toys or interact with your cats often, they can begin to feel depressed. Give your cat plenty of toys to enjoy and replace toys they no longer play with. Take the time to play a game with your cat, even if they don't engage the first time. If your cat is friendly, a second cat in the home can help keep your cat company. Find out more from your landlord regarding the pet policy for your living space.
Provide Comfortable Sleeping Places
You know your cat loves to find comfort on your pillow while you are sleeping, or decides that your spot on the couch makes a perfect place to take a nap. These are a given, but pay attention to creating nap areas for your cat where they can look outside or relax in the warm sun. Cat beds, hammocks, or just a soft blanket can make a great place for your cat to take a comfortable nap.
Pay Attention to Eating Habits
A happy cat is one that gets the food they enjoy that doesn't make them sick. If you find hairballs all over the place or your cat continues to throw up a new food, change the food. Invest in quality cat food when you see that your cat is not eating what is there. If you notice that your cat is getting too big or is losing weight, it's time to evaluate their overall health and dietary habits.
If you are searching for North Dallas apartments, it's time to see what we have to offer at Gramercy on the Park. With beautiful, sunny spaces to keep you and your cat comfortable, you can find a great living space in North Dallas.
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Cats need to play several times a day to fulfill their instinct to hunt, pounce and tackle. Keeping cats entertained prevents them from feeling bored and destructive — and helps keep them at a healthy weight. You can keep your cat playing to his heart’s content at your apartments in Dallas with the four following toys.
Tree
A cat tree gives your cat an area to climb and perch high above the family. Get one that has many different levels and hiding spots for your cat to enjoy. Encourage him to scurry up and down the tree by sprinkling each level with a small amount of catnip.
Teaser
Teaser toys look like fishing poles that have a toy attached to the end for your cat to chase. As you run the toy back and forth across the floor, your cat will wildly chase it around. Allow your cat to catch the toy every once in a while to keep him interested. As your cat becomes more and more athletic, consider running the teaser toy up the side of the cat tree to increase the difficulty of this game.
Mice
When given soft fabric mice to play with, cats will fling the toy in the air and run after it, over and over again. These toys can keep your cat running and playing on his own all throughout the day. If your cat gets bored with the mice, punch a few holes in a small cardboard box and place them inside. Your cat will delight in snatching the mice out of the box, making the game new again.
Laser
When you really want your cat to run around your Dallas apartment, bring out the laser pointer for some fun. Your cat will have a blast chasing the red dot around the room and even up walls. Make sure to allow your cat to catch the laser by throwing a mice toy at the dot every now and then.
As you keep your cat entertained with these fun toys, you will help protect your pet's physical and mental well-being. Give yourself the best in Dallas apartment living as well by inquiring about an apartment upgrade with a call to our team at 866-350-7648.
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Your cat needs to climb, that’s just a fact, but when living in a Dallas, Texas, apartment, it might be hard to arrange. It takes a little thinking outside the litter box to create a high space that gives your fur baby what it needs. Consider some ideas that will make both you and your cat happy.
Wall Shelves
They are not just for knickknacks anymore. Set up some well-anchored floating wall shelves and leave them empty. Your cat will take ownership before you know it. Don’t position the shelves too close to the ceiling, though. The cat will get a concussion trying to jump. Also, consider setting the shelves up in step format so your feline friend can start on the bottom one and move up the wall.
The Basket Trick
Have you noticed that cats have a thing for baskets? You can put that to use if you have a high bookcase or a built-in shelf unit. Your job is pretty simple: Just find a beautiful, chic-looking basket—one that looks like a nice feline hiding place—and strategically place it on the top shelf away from other stuff.
What About a Bookcase?
Go out and get one that you can consider cat furniture. You can tuck it away in a corner for kitty to play on and to provide tall sleeping spaces.
Set Up a Corner Hammock
You’ve seen those cute cat hammocks, right? Well, how about placing one in the corner about two-thirds of the way up the wall. You and the family can sit and watch TV while the cat oversees the operation from above. Take care to anchor the hammock well or buy a free-standing unit.
Go the Classic Route
There is no reason creating tall spaces for your cat has to be complicated. How about the traditional cat tree? They provide kitty a place to scratch those claws and climb when the mood hits. Most have little beds at the top for one or ten naps a day, too.
If you and your cat are looking for a new apartment in Dallas, Texas, give us a call to get a tour.
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Having a pet at home can be a wonderful addition. At Gramercy on the Park Apartments, we are a pet-friendly community. However, bringing a new pet home can be a bit overwhelming for everyone involved. You want your pet to feel comfortable and to relax, but for this to happen, you need to encourage good behavior and an anxiety-free living space.
How to Bring Your Pet Home
It doesn’t have to be a challenge to welcome a new pet to your apartment if you plan for it. Here are a few simple steps to take to make it a success.
Create a Welcoming Environment
Make your home more pet-friendly. Be sure your pet has space they can call its own. For example, select a corner for a bed or a place for your pet to retreat. If you plan to use a kennel for your pet, select an area that’s welcoming.
Keep Your Pet Busy
Small toys, even intellectually challenging toys, can help to enrich your pet’s life. You will want to choose a few toys that allow your pet to remain physically active, too. Choose a cat tower, for example, for your kitten. You may wish to choose a few rolling and tossing toys for your puppy.
Establish Toileting Early
Create a plan for your pet using the bathroom early on. Then, stick with it. All new pets need to go through a transition phase. But, if you invest the time in getting it right from the start, your pet will benefit for years to come.
Exercise Outside
For many puppies and dogs, outside play is a must. Plan a daily walk or a play at the park. Some people enjoy taking their cats outside, too. Be sure to leash all pets for their safety.
When you take these steps, you can welcome a pet to your home with ease. They will love their new home as much as you.
Explore What a New Apartment Can Do for You
When the time comes to find a new apartment in Dallas to call home, check out Gramercy on the Park Apartments. Call our team to learn about our currently available apartment homes.
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