The Importance of a Regular
Schedule
Cats are creatures of habit and feel most secure when kept on a regular and
predictable schedule. Behavior problems are less likely to occur in cats who are conditioned
to regular schedules of attention, grooming, play, and feeding. Begin to introduce your new
kitten to your daily routine as soon as you bring him home. Feed him in the same place and
at the same time each day. Provide him with regularly scheduled attention and play periods.
Since many cats are most active in the early morning and at dusk, it is often helpful to
time your play periods so that they coincide with your kitten’s active time of day. Once
your kitten starts to expect his food, daily attention and play time at particular times of
day, he will be less likely to develop problem attention-seeking behaviors at other times of
the day when you are not able to spend time with him.
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