You may be surprised to learn that 45 per cent of UK cat-owning households have more than one cat – and if 1. (sinun) is one of them, you’ll know how stressful mealtimes can be for them – and for you! If your cats are at different life stages, or one is overweight and one is thin, it can be pretty tricky making sure each individual pet 2. (feed) the most nutritious food 3. (prepositio) its age and health.

Food is not the only area that can cause problems for the modern feline in a multi-cat household. Homes have become much less cat-friendly of late, with the fashion for minimalism meaning that
4. ( ___ ) harder for cats to find cosy corners or good vantage points from which 5. (observe) their surroundings.

Jan Cisek says, ‘A happy cat really does equal a happy owner and a happy home.’ For example, owners should place several food stations around the house 6. (rohkaisemaan) their cats to follow natural grazing patterns. Cat owners should also think about swapping leather furniture for softer fabrics to instill a sense of 7. (turvallisuus) and relaxation in their pets.

Here are some tips to transform your household into a feline home:
– Don’t be too tidy. Cats actually like a bit of clutter as they love to hide and explore in nooks and crannies.
– Don’t place 8. (kissojesi) food and water bowls 9. (vierekkäin).
– Cats like these elements to be separate – this will also make them want to drink more from their bowls and less from the tap!
– Make sure you create some power positions for your cats. Places that are high up, from where t hey can observe their world, make for a truly 10. (tyytyväinen) animal.

BBC Good Food, 2007