Indoor Cats - The KRATSSER Principle, Part 1
Cats are among the most popular pets in Austria and Germany. Their number is estimated at 1.6 million in Austrian households nationwide (2017); in Germany, there are already more than 11.5 million cats, and an increasing number of them are kept in apartments.
There are a few things to keep in mind when keeping cats in apartments.
Cats-pertin Andrea Zutz explains the most important points
using the example she provided
in the book of the same name „The KRATSSER Principle“
(published by VfcG – Verlag für chronische Gesundheit www.vfcg.at), which we’d like to outline here in broad strokes.
Ms. Zutz also blogs regularly about cats in the Online-Standard, a well-known Austrian daily newspaper.
So what does the acronym “KRATSSER” stand for?
K stands for the “Cat Companions” section and explains whether it’s better to keep a single cat or multiple cats in a household
R stands for “territory,” because humans and cats often share living space, which can lead to serious misunderstandings in communication and, consequently, in their coexistence.
A stands for species-appropriate nutrition and the question of what type of diet is best for cats and why.
T stands for the topic of litter boxes; this chapter is sure to hold some surprises. For now, let’s just say this: one litter box is never enough!
S stands for the many diverse and creative ways to play with your cat. Here you’ll find great tips and even a DIY guide.
S for the important topic of safety, because things in our shared household that seem harmless to us cat owners could actually be quite dangerous for cats…
E for training: Yes, cats can be trained, and following a few rules is simply necessary for a harmonious life together.
R stands for the broad topic of comprehensive care, which includes vet visits, vaccinations, deworming, spaying/neutering, travel carriers, nail care, and brushing—there are so many interesting topics.
Following the KRATSSER – Principle enables a harmonious, mutually enriching, and respectful coexistence with the cat(s) in your life. Without the KRATSSER Principle, however – there will surely be SCRATCHES soon!
Check out the publisher’s press section at https://vfcg.at/Pressebereich to learn more about the Kratsser Principle!
Are you curious? In the next blog post, we’ll give you a brief glimpse into the individual chapters of the book.& nbsp;
You can purchase the book at Naturfutterlädchen or directly from Vfcg-Verlag für chronische Gesundheit.
Click here for Part 2.
