Cat Etiquette for the Pandemic, 2

Folks, this pandemic is going to be here for a while. We're all going to need an extra dose of patience for our humans, who are going to end up very stressed if they aren't already. Here are a few more ideas as to how we can help them in these troubled times.

1. Tolerate paw lotion. If you've been doing your part, you've been encouraging your humans to wash their paws with cat-like fervor. But if they are following your lead, they may be getting very dry paws. So try to be as tolerant as you can to the scent of lotion on your humans's paws and in your space. I know it's unpleasant, but we can try to be gracious about it.

Humans may need paw lotion.

Lure them out onto the deck.

2. Encourage them to go outside. If your humans have a balcony or deck, they should definitely be getting outdoors as often as they can. You may be able to lure them out with your good example. Even if they don't have their own balcony or deck, they may be able to get out for a walk or a bit of gardening, depending on where they live. A dose of nature will do them a world of good.

Direct their attention to nature.