- Mr. Beaux (19 years of age) and his buddy Knox (9) enjoying some Box Time under our Christmas Tree
Many people around the world are celebrating Boxing Day today! Different countries celebrate this annual event with their personal heritage and traditions.
But here in our home, this is how our feline family members celebrate Boxing Day …
No matter the stage, size or species, all cats love boxes. Whether they are a tiger or tabby, a kitten or senior, a Good Box Makes Life Better.
Cats actually need boxes!
📦 Not only are boxes perfect for cats, who are both Predator AND Prey, but experts believe a cardboard box is just as important as food, water, and a litter box!
📦 Cardboard is insulating! It helps to maintain their body temperature in both hot and cold environments.
📦 Boxes offer much needed mental and physical stimulation for cats, while providing safe places of refuge and security.
- Senior & Geriatric Cats need low-sided boxes.
Did you know …?
Cardboard is insulating for cats!
When a cat burrows down into a box, the cardboard assists in maintaining the cat’s body temperature. This is how cats maintain their “thermal neutral zone”; cats can more easily maintain their body temperature without having to expend a lot of precious energy.
Boxes can also be used for Stationing!
Check out how, in the short video below:
Using a Box 📦 for Stationing 📍
These are a couple of recent pics of our sweet Knox appreciating the gifts of tissue paper & Christmas boxes. 🐱
Discover all the fun facts in my article,
“Why Cats Like Boxes”!
Rather than tossing out all of the tissue paper and boxes after the Christmas commotion, consider offering your feline family member a great box! Giving your cat a box not only helps him/her, but is also a cool way to recycle.
Related Reading:
“Why Cats Like Boxes”!
Lions! Tigers! Leopards and Boxes! Oh My!
Boxes should be sized appropriately for each cat’s age and stage in life.
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