International Cat Day: Check out treats to celebrate the day with your kitty. Illustration: Petepop
Few things are better than a hug from your kitten, that gentle (or loud) purring that shows he’s happy and helps calm you with that loving gaze. It’s no wonder that cat lovers spare no effort to pamper their cats – especially on International Cat Day, celebrated worldwide on August 8.
For all the cat owners, lovers, admirers, or fanatics out there: here are four tips to pamper and celebrate with your furry friend on this special day and make them feel even more loved!
1 – Surprise them with new toys
Cats love to play, and it’s wonderful to see them interacting with a new toy. Temu – the e-commerce platform that arrived in Brazil in June – has created a selection with various options to ensure the fun of our feline friends, even when they are alone!
Feathers are always a sure choice for cats, and a suction cup with feathers is a great way to keep them entertained for hours. It’s also worth having a backup in case your cat goes all out on their first gift. Add to this treat kit wands with pom poms, feathers, or even moving feathers to provide plenty of options for your kitty.
You can also encourage your kitten to explore with a fun toy, like TikToker Shelena Ramsuran did for her cat after buying an interactive scratching post from Temu. The toy also has fuzzy balls, which make scratching even more fun with the feathers.
If you want to join in on the fun, try a pom-pom launcher that lets you shoot lightweight balls toward your cat to see them try to catch the moving balls.
2 – Upgrade your cat’s playground
If you have a cat at home, you might feel bad that they can’t run around the garden, scratch tree trunks, or lie on the branches of the outside world. But guess what? You can bring the nature experience indoors by pampering your cat with a three-tier cat tree. With an affordable price at Temu, your kitty will have a cozy place to curl up and a hanging toy to play with.
Another cool idea is a climbing platform for cats, which is mounted on the wall so your cat can climb the walls instead of the furniture. You can also explore a variety of gifts for cats, with various hiding boxes, cozy beds for relaxing, and hanging toys to keep them entertained. Your little king or queen will truly rule this space!
3 – Plan a photo session
We know you love taking photos of your feline friend and probably have more photos of cats than of your family – don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone. So why not celebrate with a photo session?
First, you’ll need the right equipment. If you’re a beginner, Temu is the best platform to buy from due to its great value. Invest in a tripod to keep the focus on the images and don’t forget a ring light to highlight the best angle of your cat. If he poses, it’s better to be close and not behind the phone camera. Also consider a phone holder for your head so you can be next to him while taking the perfect shot.
There are also accessories! Something simple like a cat collar with a shiny bell makes your kitty the star of the show. Consider themed photo sessions with your cat to show off some unusual looks. Try a lion’s hat to make him feel like the king of the jungle, a cute cap for a touch of cuteness, or a sheep hat for a more rustic theme.
4 – Royal treatment
What would International Cat Day be without delicious treats to make your cat feel like royalty? They love catnip, so why not make chopped carrots with the famous cat herb?
Just mix egg, oil, flour, carrot, and catnip to form a dough that you can bake and cut into different shapes: fish, paw prints, or simple little squares. To make the experience even more interesting, place the treats in an interactive spiral dispenser.
Fish treats are also a hit! Mix tuna with flour, eggs, oil, and banana – one of the safest fruits for cats. Bake the dough and cut it into small triangles. Serve these treats in an interactive toy so your cat can “earn” his treats and have fun at the same time.
Make this International Cat Day a special occasion for your favorite feline. Celebrate their joy and companionship by pampering these furry friends with items they will love. Whether it’s a cat tree, an interactive dispenser, or delicious homemade treats, Temu has everything you need to make this day special for your kitty.
This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
