Ever since I’ve reorganized my office, it’s become hot spot for the 2 cats I own. A hot spot because my desk is located next to the radiator, and when the radiator isn’t on, I turn on the electric heater. I am not a fan of cold temperatures and neither are my cats. My cats are fairly well-mannered… unless it’s lunch time and they’re starving… Nevertheless, here are a few steps on how I keep my cats under control:

1) Maintain Territory: I do not let my cats on my desk. I’ve placed a towel on the floor next to the heater and a cat bed in the room. Sometimes I’ll allow Eva or Buddha on my lap (they’re a source of heat too), but that’s as close as they get to my work area.

2) Cover Your Plugs: Make sure your plugs are not easily accessible by your cats. An electrified kitty is not a happy kitty.

3) Cats love windows: In the morning, I’ll open the blinds. For the 8 hours my cats seem to be awake for in a given day, they’ll spent about 1 hour staring out the window.

4) Toiletries and food should stay outside of the office: One, the scent of cat food or the litter box is gross. Two, if the cat makes a mess, you’ll have to take a break from your work to clean it up. Three, this goes back to the maintain territory concept. Set up one place in your home for cats to eat, another place for them to do their business, and every other area in your home is now a place for them to sleep!

5) Cat nip is your friend: If your office cat needs attention or is becoming too rowdy, break out the cat nip. I love my cats and will occasionally make sure they feel loved and spoiled. However, when it’s time for work, it’s time for work, no excuses. Cats go CRAZY for cat nip. Place it in a different room away from your office and let your cats enjoy the cat nip.

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