Cats, this elegant and independent creature, are deeply imprinted with the imprint of territorial consciousness in their bones. They seem to have never stepped out of the "mine!" stage that we humans experienced in our childhood, the persistence and appreciation of what we belong to.
When there is more than one cat at home, balancing the territorial needs of each cat has become an art. Firstly, the distribution of food and water is crucial.
Ensuring that every cat (old and new) has their own food and water station is the foundation for maintaining harmonious coexistence. Some cats may be tolerant of sharing water bowls, but each cat should have its own exclusive food bowl, which is a symbol of their identity and a source of their sense of security.
The same applies to cat litter boxes and habitats. Imagine what inconvenience and embarrassment it would be if there were multiple members in a home but only one bathroom. For cats, a litter box is their bathroom. Therefore, veterinarians suggest that each cat should have a litter box and prepare an additional one as a backup.
That is to say, a family with three cats should have four litter boxes placed. Although this suggestion often makes pet owners feel embarrassed (after all, who would like to place so many litter boxes at home?), such a layout is crucial for the health and happiness of cats.
Similarly, the sofas, windowsills, and cat towers at home are also territories that cats compete for. Each cat may occupy a corner or layer as its own private space. Therefore, when new cats join, we need to leave enough space for them so that they can also find their own small world at home.
The territory of cats requires both protection and sharing. Let us create a harmonious home for every cat member in our home with wisdom and love.
