Encouraging cats to exercise is a two-pronged approach. First, schedule in mini sessions of active play in the morning and the evening. Keep exercise sessions short and sweet, about five to 10 minutes at a time, several times a day.
. . . to really accelerate a cat’s weight loss, you need to add in some exercise.”
Source: Catster, February 25, 2022. Link.
Also see: Apps for Cats, Tufts Catnip, January 22, 2022. Link. Free choices for a bit of screen time fun.