Share a Home Office With Cats

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Give the cat her own safe area to escape to when she needs it and keep her food bowl and litter box in a separate area from the dog. It might be a good idea to keep it permanently blocked from the dog by a baby gate or door.

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The most important thing to remember when sharing a home office with cats is the fact that you are doing this. You must provide them with a cat safe environment always. The next few steps cover more specifics about this.

Make sure you do not have wires, plugs or any other electrical power easily accessible to your cat. If you do, make sure it is covered or block contact to it.

Remove any type of plant which is poisonous to your cat--or at least keep it out of reach of them.

Do not have any fire (candles or fireplace) that is easy for your cat to get close to.

Create a special spot near your work area. If you have a cat that likes to be close to you. You could place a small cat bed under your desk or on it, if you have the room.

If you have any windows in your home office, you could place a window perch on it for your cat to enjoy.

Always have plenty of toys available for your office cat, if they are kittens or active adults. A cat with a lot of fun distractions will not need attention from you.

Make sure you supply your office cat with food, water and kitty litter. Put these items in places that are most comfortable for you and them.

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