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Basic Needs of Healthy Indoor Cats

A healthy and happy indoor cat has six basic needs. Click the names of the needs below to learn about each and ensure your cat's basic needs are met. 

Sleeping cat dreaming of basic needs Personal Space Food and Water Bowls A Bed Scratching and Climbing Posts Litter Box Toys

EmergenciesAddressPhone 
(614) 292-3551 601 Vernon L. Tharp Street
Columbus, OH 43210
Companion animal (614) 292-3551
Farm animal & Equine (614) 292-6661
AddressPhone
1900 Coffey Road
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 292-1171
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