Happy Healthy Cat Month a Good Time for These Reminders

September 28, 2025

By Dan Barner

Happy Healthy Cat Month a Good Time for These Reminders

September is Happy Healthy Cat Month, an opportunity to shine a spotlight on all of the ways we can help our cats live a long and fulfilling life.

Let’s take a look at how pet parents can best care for their feline family members.

Quality time: Giving your pet a little attention is an easy way to help them feel happy. Whether your cat prefers quiet cuddles or chasing toys, dedicating time to their favorite activity is an excellent way to celebrate Happy Healthy Cat Month together.

Spay or neuter: If your pet has not been spayed or neutered yet, consider taking this step as a responsible pet owner. Spaying or neutering your cat helps prevent unintentional pregnancies, reduces certain health risks and decreases potential behavioral issues.

Vet visit: Taking your cat to their veterinarian on a consistent basis is one of the best ways to keep them healthy. Routine exams are an opportunity to identify and resolve any health issues that your cat might be experiencing, while vaccinations help prevent unnecessary health issues from occurring.

Keep it clean: Keeping a clean litter box is very important for your cat’s well-being. Your cat’s litter box should be cleaned at least once per day, with a weekly deep cleaning.

Proper grooming: Establish a grooming routine to help keep your cat clean and happy. Weekly brushing (more frequently for long-haired cats) removes dirt, grease dead hair and skin flakes, as well as stimulates blood circulation. Monitor your cat’s ears for wax, debris and infection. Trim your cat’s nails every 10 days to two weeks, or as recommended by your veterinarian or groomer. Also, integrate at-home tooth brushing into your cat’s care.

Healthy diet: Your cat’s nutrition is an essential component to their overall health and happiness. Feeding them high-quality food that meets their nutritional needs is very important. If you are not sure which pet food and what feeding schedule is best for your pet, ask your veterinarian for their recommendation. Be sure to avoid any human foods that are toxic to cats such as chocolate, onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, raw eggs and raw meat.

Enrichment: Providing your cat with activities they enjoy is a great way to keep them happy. Items you might try adding to your cat’s environment include scratching posts, climbing structures and toys.

Safety: A safe cat is a happy cat. Ensure that the areas of your home where your cat might spend time are free of any potential safety risks such as toxic foods or materials, open flames and unsecured exterior doors. If your pet is not microchipped, take this action to help them return home if they ever become lost. If your pet is already microchipped, make sure your contact information is up to date in the microchip database.

Let’s make this Happy Healthy Cat Month count by taking these simple steps to help our cats live their best lives. If you have any health concerns regarding your cat, make a call today to your veterinarian.