00:00Leaving your cat alone all day could become illegal.
00:03We often assume cats are fine on their own.
00:06Some people even leave them for a whole weekend
00:08with just food and water.
00:09But in Sweden, that's now against the law.
00:12The rules say cats must be checked on at least twice a day.
00:15Swedish authorities argue that cats need daily interaction
00:18and attention, not just a full bowl.
00:20They can suffer from loneliness too,
00:22even if they don't show it as obviously as dogs.
00:25The environment also has to be stimulating.
00:27Cats need space to climb, hide, play, and rest.
00:31If owners don't comply, they can be cautioned, fined,
00:35or in serious cases, lose custody of their pet.
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