Lisa Radosta DVM, Dipl. ACVB, reminds us that predatory behaviors that cats exhibit outside do not go away when they are kept indoors. She says indoor cats need stimulation and environmental enrichment. Some cats simply become bored at home, while others become frustrated by the inability to do what comes naturally: explore, exercise and hunt. That frustration can lead to behavioral issues.
Source: Catster, October 31, 2017.
Every cat is unique. One cat might find a particular toy fun and exciting, but another cat might ignore it completely. Forget the traditional jingle balls and toy mice and try out a few of the fancier, motorized toys that move, triggering your cat’s hunting instinct.
“Laser pointers are fun, but at the end of that session be sure the laser is pointed on something that the animal can ‘kill,’ some toy that the cat can get in there and rake and pick up with his paws,” Dr. Radosta explains.
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