1. Chin rubs . Most cats love a good chin rub. When relaxed, most cats will stretch their little heads as far as they can and almost groan with pleasure.
2. Offer a New Catnip Toy. Most cats love a good catnip toy ... as long as the catnip is fresh, high quality stuff. One of our favorite catnip toys is the Yeowww! Cigar . Our cats love this toy!
3. Rub Just in Front of the Tail. This is a spot cats just can't reach. When you rub this spot, they love it so much that they almost go crazy.
4. Shake the Treat Bag. Offer one of your cat's favorites.
5. Outer Ear Rubs . Another spot most cats can't reach to really scratch is their ears. Try giving the lower earflap a good gentle rub. Take it between your thumb and index finger and give it a gentle massage using circular motions - very softly and gently.
6. Base-of-the-Ear Rubs. Most cats love this. Grab the ear at its base and gently massage. Most cats will lean toward you and moan.
7. Nose Rubs. Some cats love having the tip of their nose scratched - go with and against their hair growth. This is another spot they can't reach.
8. Belly Rubs . Some cats hate having their bellies touched and others love it. I know cats that roll over like a dog to have their bellies rubbed - for them, this is a very special treat!
9. Give Your Cat a View. Place a chair or table near a window with an interesting view. It is important to have things to enrich your cat's life. Cats love being able to observe the outside world.
10. Create a New Cat Hideout. Offer a box with a towel or soft blanket in it to create a new "retreat" for your cat.
11. Give a Special Human Treat . How about a small piece of white meat chicken or a smidgen of tuna fish?
12. Make a Special Treat. Go to Favorite Cat Treats for some free and easy cat treat recipes.
13. Marinade . Pick up some of your old cat toys and marinade them in some fresh catnip. Then reintroduce them in a week or two.
14. Plenty of Toys. Variety is important. Offer plenty of toys so your cat will not get bored with the same toy. Some of our favorites are the Fling-ama-String, Panic Mouse , Undercover Mouse and the Bolt. These are great toys for cats that like to chase and play. Check them out!
