How to calm a stressed cat
Is your feline frazzled? Here’s a simple hack to soothe them
If you’ve ever had a cat, you’ll know how much they love cardboard boxes. Whatever equipment you bring home, as soon as you've emptied that carton, your cat will have taken total possession of it. If there’s one thing that can be said about cats, it’s that they love tiny cardboard enclosures.
Indeed, pet owners can deliberately use these as stress relievers, while making sure that any sharp edges are torn away or sanded off and that there aren’t any staples that could scratch the cat.
Animals instinctively seek safe retreats, animal welfare experts say, and that’s why keeping a cardboard box in the home can help keep kitty sane.
Boxes offers an easy place for cats to relax, something that is especially welcome when there are unfamiliar people around or they are in new surroundings, say the experts from Germany’s Industry Association for Pet Supplies.
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In addition, cats love temperatures between 30 and 36 degrees Celsius. Well-insulated cardboard warms up quickly, so if the cat barely fits in and its sides touch the walls, it should feel warm and comfortable in no time.