There are ways to enrich the relationship you share with your cat even more. Here’s how.

By Karen Commings

Different cats bond with us in different ways. Don’t force your needs on your cat. Some want a lot of physical affection. Others are more content with frequent interactive play.

Pet. Companion. Soul mate. Baby. Friend. These are all words that describe how people feel about their cats. No matter how you view your feline, strengthening the bond you have with your cat will benefit both of you. “Establishing a relationship with your cat is like having a good friend,” says James Richards, DVM, director of the Cornell Feline Health Center. “You get to know someone by enriching the relationship, and you can also extend that to your cat.”

Friendship relies on trust, and it applies to your cat as well. “Cats need to be in a trusting environment,” says Drew Weigner, DVM, diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners…

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