#cats
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I own two cats.
* Io, who I was given from a situationship that only lasted 2 months. His birthday is 4/20/2021. I got Io in June of that year. Io is *really* introverted yet kind, but attached to me so bad to the point that if I leave the house he'll refuse to eat.
* Armin, who I adopted in January 2024 from [Mini Cat Town](https://minicattown.org/), an organization I still wholeheartedly support. His birthday is 11/1/2023. Armin is what my sister likes to mention a *Pasadena* cat (he flew in from Pasadena) and is extremely extroverted, and if he can sense that you don't like him he'll **FORCE YOU TO LIKE HIM** by cutely meowing at you until you do.
I'm like, absurdly proud of my two little sons and am writing this for people who already intend on getting a cat or need help in leaning their cats to have better temperaments.
But if you wanna be convinced, you should meet my cats! Here is my little cat-related FAQ for new cat owners or those who want to own cats.
## Product Recommendations
### Toys
Here's a list of my cats' favorite toys.
* [Catstages Tower of Tracks Interactive 3-Tier Cat Track Toy with Spinning Balls, Orange](https://www.amazon.com/Catstages-Tracks-Interactive-3-Tier-Spinning/dp/B00DT2WL26?crid=K9T12RQCXPUD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tcRcTn__PH35hmVBGhSJWqTvVbuTk546bRebugGGLkxDzJSkJ0UWeEh18B5aCKi0LmJ7r5e0M2pDPisqABOdNtTkWP2RqQ7gtovPh-W6hz2_61Mm0N_jKvmBCoEt5cz5dRsYQoFyAGbBJj2NWZQT1faMWg9hD2FbRexG3AnXCTmyNc7Q8f-U0eG5JUOq0SJEbdWuGtQbCIXrhE2p70SHBRrO2ALAI_btHjyK-xAoJIInmkeLNXpYDE7zGZpvFbz9NxSQz0mKJiuHUj-L6KXf37ZZLPTg3H8v9zV9YdzWln0.fCv3gnmjuU1o1-nL6Tz5J89FyNKwyJUweCFFGDd2U5U&dib_tag=se&keywords=cat%2Btower%2Bwith%2Bballs&qid=1734288420&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=cat%2Btower%2Bwith%2Bball%2Cpets%2C197&sr=1-2&th=1)
* [Petlinks Mystery Motion Concealed Electronic Motion Cat Toy, Battery Powered](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZL3578?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder_k1_1_18&=&crid=IP5N4L5Z0X7V&sprefix=cat%2Bautomatic%2Btoy%2B&th=1)
### Litter
* [Litter Robot 4](https://www.litter-robot.com/litter-robot-4.html): It's expensive, but sometimes Costco or Petsmart will have sales for this. It's so honestly worth it too, especially if you have more than one cat, and you'll be so spoiled you never want to scoop litter ever again.
* [Boxiecat Probiotic Clumping Litter](https://www.amazon.com/Boxiecat-Clean-Probiotic-Clumping-Litter/dp/B07DK2BQGF?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&gPromoCode=sns_us_en_10_2023Q4&gQT=1): THE best litter for the litter robot and is great at keeping the litter robot clean.
* [Dr. Elsey's Ultra Cat Litter](https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Elseys-Premium-Clumping-Litter/dp/B0009X29WK?gQT=1): I used this litter before I got the litter robot and it's a really good general litter that didn't get anywhere too much!
* [Nature's Miracle Litter Box Cleaner Foam](https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Miracle-Litter-Cleaner-Foam/dp/B07QG4MMQW): A really easy-to-use enzymic cleaner and eliminates the ammonia odor really well.
### Food/Snacks
* [Greenies Feline Adult Natural Dental Care Cat Treats Savory Salmon Flavor, 21 oz. Tub](https://www.amazon.com/FELINE-GREENIES-Dental-Natural-Treats/dp/B07C3F891B?crid=2LGJCCA2HCULP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.J_LueufAgUm7VzRT3ErbSQqIgguWOtxy6-yEUaj_IFbIYR_6v0Csx6FHYq2EOwQRAE7bVcKlEFHT30RnrV0CzgWzV4Z5RVvm6qfVkr2UWHlMqn-3AStU3Rx0VLIfWG3cvwbY_a-QMLRLYdmDv5t59RpTa3GoXRcDO-qwK2iVJwOw_G3uchvnvVJdbC87K-gcSR_5cNrMQxHMk_gsAbEXURxUFZDsqI2j7EaksfoY-dgg2MFfmJkcIMb7Ipc00m48MqUIm2_m06Ipz8h9GYYuU4TCOzqvWhZKbC4dHCh7h4liygMvCiKj2YmHZEc_-T7cTRBCIOKuuSlCjPAL3Ehwe93ekrcfbt1biU-NU8rcRU0.FcL2NDeocgFaM4Oalf-Sa420MQFAZ8-HSUKqAfIYcSM&dib_tag=se&keywords=greenies%2Bcat&qid=1734288505&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=greenies%2Bcat%2Cpets%2C212&sr=1-1&th=1)
* [Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6, Adult 1-6 Premium Nutrition, Dry Cat Food, Chicken Recipe]()
* [Sheba Perfect Portions Multipack Salmon and Whitefish & Tuna Entrée Wet Cat Food Corn Soy Wheat Free](https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Portions-Multipack-Salmon-Whitefish/dp/B01KEU9WRW?crid=2O2N3R748HFZT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LuRCvEKmcBgTIyi1OVAQgEEQjB-P-3zmfECvWNVgQtz8uux1SxxUPB1RH_jqP-A2L6SKS3KeC2NmEKNUEWK4a38TA4dRJg3GF7dzGf2W7Y2dLL1ZO2BZf30exMf3_BJaVKu4ouNWIobGDoNrd2UE_iBrqEy3oTMFFw6RLiiCk8LWvA6fET2riQ7vMPoP1XxEBmc65by_TXzbBhbjJJ0_rUNwtr7LdMgH1jRUft5tUVHJYtTK6dgeDhn_6chNiHEUwaoh72UCVwxQC7NGH7DVrVmkAG_bmuHN-QBqyRU8Wm6-L4Xc8RsNpFilA4iGMq8UA15nWu9IVHZQ32_8Y3rh4zBiOjLKqdfBLd3mvt-la5s.jVLnIRyuIm7SC32OCk6DPpOJCQoV6aEZRANr1DjlGng&dib_tag=se&keywords=sheba+cat+food&qid=1734288568&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=sheba+c%2Cpets%2C203&sr=1-10)
## Cat FAQ
> [!faq]- I have allergies though.
> Sounds like a skill diff. Just kidding. But I totally did too. My first month of owning Io I was *miserable* to the point that I wanted to return him but I felt so bad that this little kitten guy came into my life. But I stuck it out and gradually became more immune to him.
>
> I'm not an *allergist*, especially not one that specializes in pet allergies, but I theorize that you slowly become used to the allergens of *that one cat* while you stay around them. I was allergic again when I got Armin, but also got used to that quickly, and I know many others who have cat allergies.
> [!faq]- I can't sleep with my cat.
> ok, I am a person who used to lock my cats in the bathroom at night because I didn't have space. happy owner happy cat bro
> [!faq]- My cat hurts me!
> It's not intentional! They just want to play. But make a high-pitched noise when they hurt you or are too rough with their bites or scratches and they will learn that this hurts you and gradually soften their force. This is how cats basically learn in the wild how much force to use when playing.
> [!faq]- I want my cat to be cuddlier.
> Literally touch them all the time! You also want them to get used to you touching their mouths so they don't freak out during dental checkups, as well as their paws so they can get used to their nails getting cut. Learn how to carry and touch them in their favorite ways and they'll start asking you a lot voluntarily.
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> When they get annoyed though, you want to stop. See below for the cat body language diagram. I found it on the internet and I think it's very accurate.
> [!faq]- I already have a cat, and they're perfectly fine.
> Get another. Ascend to cat-lady status. Getting another cat is a hilarity multiplier. See the photo below.
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>[!info]- Cat body language diagram
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