Cats’ prey drive makes chasing a laser’s red light a thrill for them and their owners. But, because there’s no way to reward the hunt, some cats get frustrated and can change the attack to the closest thing available, says Samantha Bell. Ending laser time by pointing the dot to a wand toy helps complete the predation cycle.
Experts recommend following playtime with mealtime which helps complete the predatory cycle of ‘hunt, catch, kill, eat’ to help them feel satisfied.”
Source: Daily Paws, June 30, 2022. Link.
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