Encouraging your cat to explore and enjoy a new cat tree can be simple, especially by using tasty rewards.
Enticing Your Cat with Food
One effective method to help your cat become comfortable with a new cat tree is to use food as a positive reinforcement.
If you've set up the cat tree and your feline friend hasn't shown much interest after a few days, it might be time for a little gentle persuasion using something they love.
Here's how you can apply this technique based on the provided reference:
- Choose the right time: Wait until your cat's next scheduled feeding time. They will likely be hungry and more motivated by food.
- Select their favorite food: Crack open a can of your cat's absolute favorite wet food. The strong smell and high value of a special meal can be very enticing.
- Strategic placement: Place the open can of food directly on one of the lowest perches of the new cat tree. This encourages your cat to interact with and step onto the lower levels of the tree to access their meal.
By associating the new cat tree with something positive like their favorite food, you can help your cat develop a positive relationship with the structure and encourage them to explore it further over time.
