Outside In

Indoor cats are healthier. They're safe from cars, ticks, contagious diseases, toxic substances, and fights with other critters. But from an outdoor cat's point of view, such a risk-free life can be downright dull. If you're acclimating an outside cat to life on the inside (or raising a kitten indoors), you'll need to ease the transition. Here are some tricks that can help:

•	Allow your pet to keep an eye on things by giving him a space on the windowsill.
•	Plant catnip or alfalfa in a pot for noshing.
•	Provide a variety of toys, a scratching post, and maybe even a kitty condo.
•	Consider a companion animal.