Living in the city, I see so many dog owners walking and running around with their four-legged friends all the time. They take their dogs to the park, to restaurants, to the bank. But what I rarely ever see is a person walking his or her cat outside.

Although I am not a cat owner, I imagine that cats would enjoy a stroll down the block now and again. It would probably do them some good to get away from the windowsill for a little while.

That’s why I thought that this article from PETSblog might be helpful. It explains how to get your cats comfortable with walking on a leash. The biggest thing to remember is to allow your cat time to get used to the idea of a harness and a leash. The process is best done at a gradual pace. Once your cat is comfortable with the leash, try short trips outdoors and work your way up to full excursions.