If, on the other hand, you've opted to keep your cat indoors, there are some considerations to keep in mind as well:

• Cats eat grassy vegetation to help them regurgitate hair balls. Outdoor cats usually have no problem finding a supply. If you are keeping your cat indoors, provide her with an indoor grass box.
• Cats have natural instincts to use their claws for scratching. While outdoor cat may use trees or fence posts, indoor cats may be inclined to use your furniture. If you're keeping your cat indoors, get a good quality scratching post and save your household furnishings.
• Cats that are kept permanently inside, or cats that are mostly indoors, do not have the same opportunity for exercise that outdoor cats have. Owners can at the least partially compensate for this by playing with their cats and providing them with cat toys. Most pet stores have a range of toys designed to keep your cat amused, though you can also try crumpled paper, paper bags (not plastic bags) and cardboard boxes.

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