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How To Prevent An Indoor Cat From Becoming Bored
For understandable reasons, many cat owners, especially in the U.S., keep their cat indoors. However, if your cat is an indoor pet, it is crucial that he, or she, is getting enough mental and physical stimulation. Cats are incredibly intelligent and can therefore become bored if not entertained, which may lead to overeating, weight gain and, subsequently, serious health difficulties later in life.
So, to keep your cat amused while your family is at work or school, you may like to try some of the following tips.
1. Some cats enjoy watching the television, so try leaving the TV on during the day. Nature programs or kids’ shows may be particularly appealing, but just the sound of a human voice should help your cat to feel less lonely. In addition, you may find it helpful to leave a radio on in another room. The volume of a TV or radio should be the level of a normal conversation, any louder and it may distress rather than comfort your cat.
2. Make sure that your cat has access to toys, whether they are ones bought from a pet store or ones that you have made yourself.
3. To make your own cat toy, try attaching a piece of string to a hook in the ceiling. The string should be long enough to reach approximately two feet from the ground. Next, attach a toy to the end, for example, a teething ring, ping-pong ball or a small bell. It is crucial to ensure that your cat cannot harm itself on whatever you use as a toy. Therefore, if there is a possibility that it can become detached, ensure your cat could not swallow it.
4. Don’t overload your cat with too many toys. Of course, you want to ensure that your cat does not become bored, but too many toys can be overwhelming and your cat will not play with any of them. Three of four toys should keep your cat amused for the duration of your absence.
5. Similarly, it is advisable to put out your cat’s toys on a rotation system. In other words, ensure that your cat is getting a mixture of toys. If offered the same playthings everyday, your cat will soon become bored with them. Additionally, if you are making your own toys, try to alter things or place them in a different location.
6. Always keep your garbage secure and make sure that your cat cannot get up to any mischief while you are gone. Remember, there are many things that will cause serious harm if swallowed or chewed, so ensure that your home is kitty safe before you leave.
7. It is always advisable to provide your cat with some climbing apparatus. You may even like to place some of his, or her, toys on different levels to encourage physical activity as well as mental stimulation.
8. Sometimes, all cats need to amuse themselves are simple things, such as paper bags and cardboard boxes. Just leaving an empty box on the floor could provide hours of fun.
9. If you decide to welcome a second cat into your home, then it is wise to ensure that the two do not fight before leaving them alone for any extended period of time.
10. Bear in mind that all cats are different. Therefore, some toys will simply not appeal to your cat. Subsequently, it is advisable to experiment with an array of toys to find your cats favorites. Laser pointers, fishing toys and balls are often successful.
Obviously, there are many more things that you can try. Experiment with different toys and in different locations and, most importantly, remember to keep changing things around. Cats are naturally curious and new or different things are bound to keep them interested.
About the Author
Samantha Markham is a professional freelance writer, based in the UK. She is currently producing content on behalf or remmeer.com, an online supplier of pet products. Remmeer.com has a range of toys to keep your cat amused, including cat gifts & toys, as well as cat essentials, such as cat food place mats
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