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The Right Gifts

The following are some tips of how to be affectionate toward a pet cat

and the correct toys needed to make the equation complete:

• Although cats are not enormously fond to cuddling up, there are
instances when they will allow themselves to be picked up for a quick

and gentle cuddle. However, once the cat becomes fidgety, it’s time to
ease up.

• Cats love to play and the most suitable toys need not be the

expensively designed ones. Simple toys made of scraps of paper rolled

into a ball or simply scrunched up make perfect toys for the cat.

However, the size should be too big to swallow. Dangling a string or

dangling something on a string will be a very attractive prospect for

the cat’s immediate attention. Running it along the floor will really

excited the cat and usually ensue a healthy and happy workout for the

cat.

• Cats also enjoy being stroked, petted or scratched, however they

are rather picky on the areas they allow anyone to come in contact

with. Initially, the owner would have to put up with a few scratches

before finding the ideal areas the cat would like the attention focused

on. The popular spots include under the chin and around the cheeks

and also behind the ears and sometimes across the back just before it

meets the tail.

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