{"id":20281,"date":"2021-10-25T18:11:54","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T18:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ippblogdev.frontrowdigital.com\/blogs\/uncategorized\/cat-routines\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T20:47:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T20:47:53","slug":"cat-routines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/training-and-behavior\/cat-routines\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Routines to Your Cat\u2019s Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"6176f1a6f17bed0003c2734b\" data-shogun-site-id=\"eecd4ddf-4f8f-4066-b087-e8ca99efcc28\" data-shogun-page-id=\"6176f1a6f17bed0003c2734b\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"68227d819f43fc8b0adfb4c0\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"68227d819f43fc8b0adfb571\" data-shogun-page-type=\"article\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"> <link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/css-2025-04-24-2717\/68227d819f43fc8b0adfb4c0_68227d819f43fc8b0adfb571.css\"> <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/js-2025-05-07-4722\/global-assets-64d9d2120f9a35239f0c5e1d15485cd94a70b8c7.js\" defer><\/script> <\/p>\n<div id=\"s-98e2b685-6108-4693-a45e-0bb01e7ea1f7\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Cats may be independent, but they\u2019re also creatures of habit. While they have a unique way of expressing gratitude, maintaining a routine will mean a lot to your feline best friend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">There are four key ways to incorporate routine into your cat\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-cc6d66dc-ccec-4931-8daf-bfb14ed62f9f\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-519d53de-7e40-4670-98d3-500be62756c0\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/834af83f-d12e-4e87-ba3e-29db3f1219c4\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-519d53de-7e40-4670-98d3-500be62756c0\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div id=\"s-40553a74-a6d6-4a82-b0ab-df67eaa7db4c\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #0d9ddb;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #7dbec8;\">1. MEALTIME<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7dbec8;\"><strong>Always thinking about the next meal. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Keeping a regular mealtime is a great way to add security and predictability to your cat\u2019s day. If there are multiple pets or cats around, a little privacy and an <span style=\"color: #7dbec8;\"><a style=\"color: #7dbec8;\" href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/cat-bowls-feeders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>individual bowl<\/u> <\/strong><\/a><\/span>for each cat is important. When it comes to cats, mealtime is sacred.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #ff674d;\"><span style=\"color: #7dbec8;\">Pro tip: a low sided bowl can prevent whisker fatigue. Yes, that\u2019s a real thing!<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>If your cat\u2019s not loving their food, check out the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/pages\/catfood101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cat food 101<\/a><\/span> to find something they\u2019ll love.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-8ae27c2f-e2af-401c-8b93-204f60413136\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div id=\"s-bbaeda28-55f1-4306-9741-b50f4ea3cc69\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #7dbec8;\"><strong>2. EXERCISE<\/strong> <strong>TIME<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #7dbec8;\"><strong>Cats like to move it move it<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Movement is an essential way for cats to channel their energy and stay busy. Regular playtime also means regular bonding opportunities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/cat-toys?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_type:Interactive$2520Toys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interactive toys<\/a><\/span> offer mental stimulation, which can reduce stress and prevent disruptive behaviors in cats. Plus, keeping them moving can prevent them from becoming overweight.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Some feeders and toys even combine exercise and mealtime for double the reward.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-0977d18e-48ef-4fde-a212-0ae9f35cde1f\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/ed9cbf34-6ae2-48b6-b8c3-d38ba1e3985d\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-0977d18e-48ef-4fde-a212-0ae9f35cde1f\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-8c1883be-38ba-4e11-af7b-ee7a24689520\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-3385bcc2-65a6-4a5a-bc9e-729b74a6bc42\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/f393d154-a9e1-460c-85ff-730f041188a5\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-3385bcc2-65a6-4a5a-bc9e-729b74a6bc42\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div id=\"s-c13aadbe-1b5f-41a7-b759-8c898b9879ec\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7dbec8;\"><strong>3. BONDING TIME<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7dbec8;\"><strong>This one\u2019s for the humans, too. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Spending quality time with your cat keeps them close and calm. Brushing and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/cat-grooming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grooming<\/a><\/span> are great ways to add some luxury to each day. If your cat is food-motivated, regular training and rewarding with <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/cat-treats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">treats<\/a><\/span> will give them something to look forward to.<\/p>\n<p>Ear rub? Paw massage? Some scratches? Spend some time learning how your cat likes to be pet. You might notice them coming back around the same time each day for more. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-697430a0-3bfe-4d67-9dc1-20e64f6dbfcc\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div id=\"s-4a3e6b57-5bbb-4bfb-ab08-3c319ea64680\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #7dbec8;\"><strong>4. BEDTIME<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #7dbec8;\"><strong>A place to cuddle.<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Cats sleep almost twice as much as humans. At 15-20 hours per day, it\u2019s important they have a comfy, quiet <span style=\"color: #006eb6;\"><a style=\"color: #006eb6;\" href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/cat-beds-blankets-furniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">place<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> to retreat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Although they sleep a lot, it\u2019s common for cats to be night owls. Keeping a few <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/cat-toys?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_type:Plush$2520Toys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">quiet toys<\/a><\/span> near their bed gives them something to do while their humans are asleep.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">For cats experiencing anxiety or stress, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/cat-calming-supplements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">calming supplements<\/a><\/span> can be a great addition to help them rest and recharge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-9f93dfe4-768f-4f63-b49e-5f940c76d42a\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/9ff86f7f-9a9e-440c-a952-b3269cd47b42\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-9f93dfe4-768f-4f63-b49e-5f940c76d42a\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-c3e19218-a7e7-4852-8b57-67706938619a\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #7dbec8;\"><strong>WHAT ABOUT BARKING HOURS? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">While cats and dogs have their differences, they both tend to thrive on a schedule. If you have a dog in the house, try adding some habits and <a href=\"\/blogs\/news\/key-pet-routines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">routine<\/span><\/a> to their life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Cats may be independent, but they\u2019re also creatures of habit. 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