The Most Accurate And Useful (And Funniest) Pieces Of Advice For New Cat Owners

Back when we were new cat owners many, many years ago, we went out searching for advice. We asked more experienced cat owners all kinds of questions. We asked them how much water should cats drink, and how much we should play with our cats, and should cats go outside, and is it possible to train cats? Every question that we could think of. And everyone gave us slightly different answers based on their own experiences with their own cats. We didn't know it at the time, but that was the key.

Every cat is different, and really, the best advice that you can give to any new cat owner is… follow your cat's lead. Watch them, make sure they eat and clean themselves, notice if their patterns of behavior change drastically at any point, but otherwise… they'll let you know what they need when they need it.

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via @morganbenjamin

That really is what you end up learning after a long enough time as a cat owner. It's just… easier to cave. Cats are persistent. They will get whatever it is that they want, and they will annoy you until the end of time to do it. If you just… give them what they want, then it's a win-win for all. Sort of.
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See, this is your cat's sink now. There is no other option. If the kitty has decided that this is its new bed, you simply have to find a new place to brush your teeth. Life is easier like that. Kitty is happy, you are… happy because your kitty is happy. Win-win.
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