Keeping your cat indoors is a much safer option than letting your pet prowl the streets at night.
Although your cat might enjoy this fun and eventful life it can also be dangerous.
Living this kind of life can be very short lived.
A cat living indoors can be just as entertained, if you're prepared to give them enough mental and physical activities to keep them from being bored.
Indoor cats that are bored take great delight in destroying your furniture and stealing nick knacks to keep themselves entertained.
If you have more than one cat and they're bored they will let you know as they will be constantly fighting or cleaning themselves excessively.
Stimulating your cat physically and mentally should keep them from misbehaving.
Entertaining your indoor cat is a cinch as cats enjoy playing with just about anything.
Start by buying a few toys that will stimulate their hunting instincts.
Toys that are soft, that make noises or move will spark their interest.
A mouse wand, a cardboard box, or even some scrunched up paper will keep them busy for hours.
A mouse wand is great because you can play with your cat and be out of harms way.
This toy tests there speed and agility whilst getting rid of some of their pent up frustration.
One of the cheapest toys is a cardboard box.
Cats love cardboard boxes.
Either one cardboard box or several joined together can make a fun cat gym.
Cut out several holes for your cat to enter and exit from, and make peep holes a bit bigger than your cats paws.
Play with your pet by dangling their mouse wand near the openings.
You both will have fun playing.
Your cat will use up a lot of energy playing, so make sure you have clean water, food and a litter box available.
Giving your cat love, attention, physical and mental stimulation your pet should lead a comfortable and content life.