BIG Reasons You Should Play with Your Cat Every Day
1. Play makes them feel like predators; mimic your cat’s prey. Make the toy scurry away from her/him and perhaps hide behind a chair or on a tabletop. Then, most importantly, let her/him catch it! Laser pointers are more fun for you than your cat...she needs to catch the prey.
2. Play is exercise; sedentary lifestyles contribute to obesity-related health problems, such as arthritis, diabetes, and poor grooming habits.
3. Play relieves boredom; Play provides vital mental stimulation for your cat by allowing her/him to exercise cognitive and motor skills. To make it even more challenging, use a variety of toys when you play.
Never use your hands though, this may cause your cat to develop unwanted aggression toward your fingers.
4. Play promotes bonding; Play/exercise will help your cat release anxiety and aggression through mental and physical stimulation. This will make her/him feel confident and relaxed, which will help her bond with you and the other cats in the house. Play is especially vital for socializing kittens and keeping them engaged.
1. Play makes them feel like predators; mimic your cat’s prey. Make the toy scurry away from her/him and perhaps hide behind a chair or on a tabletop. Then, most importantly, let her/him catch it! Laser pointers are more fun for you than your cat...she needs to catch the prey.
2. Play is exercise; sedentary lifestyles contribute to obesity-related health problems, such as arthritis, diabetes, and poor grooming habits.
3. Play relieves boredom; Play provides vital mental stimulation for your cat by allowing her/him to exercise cognitive and motor skills. To make it even more challenging, use a variety of toys when you play.
Never use your hands though, this may cause your cat to develop unwanted aggression toward your fingers.
4. Play promotes bonding; Play/exercise will help your cat release anxiety and aggression through mental and physical stimulation. This will make her/him feel confident and relaxed, which will help her bond with you and the other cats in the house. Play is especially vital for socializing kittens and keeping them engaged.
