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How to Entertain a Cat
Life is good for cats, especially indoor cats that get to lounge and chill all day.
We’re talking regular meals, comfy couches, protection from the elements—and no predators! But for a species that’s designed to roam and hunt, spending all day inside can be boring and stressful, especially if their favorite human is at work or on a trip.
With the temperature dropping in many places, even outdoor cats likely want to spend more time indoors. Luckily, a little creative thinking yields plenty of fun ways to entertain your cat during a snow day or while you’re away.
5 EASY Ways to entertain a cat
1. Plant Some Cat-Safe Greenery
Many cats love the smell and taste of grass and other greenery. Plant pots of wheatgrass, catnip, and other cat-safe flora on sunny windowsills and let your indoor cat munch away. Just be sure to steer clear of plants that are toxic to cats!
2. Do Feed the Wildlife
Nothing entertains an indoor cat like catching a glimpse of some real, live prey. Mount some bird and squirrel feeders outside your windows, and make sure your cat has a good bird-watching perch.
3. Turn on the Tube
Cats aren’t interested in daytime soap operas, but video footage of bugs, birds, and fish are sure to entertain your indoor cat while you’re at work. Pick up a cat DVD or screen saver for your computer—or take it to the next level and invest in one of these cool cat apps.
4. Think Inside the Box
If you’re dealing with a bored indoor cat, you probably already have plenty of toys around the house. Mix things up with common household items that meet your cat’s need to explore. Indoor cats can find endless entertainment in something as simple as an empty cardboard box, a paper bag, or these simple DIY toys.
5. Play “Hide and Treat”
Hide a few healthy treats around the house so your cat can “hunt” them down. Or, buy a treat-dispensing toy to entertain your cat. Finally, remember to provide plenty of playtime when you get home! A few minutes of quality interactive play, a few times a day, and a few treats will help your cat stay healthy and happy.
What are some fun ways you entertain your cat while away?
How to entertain a cat — User-Submitted Suggestions
“My cat is missing being able to go outside because of the snow. She now has her own IPAD and watches cat videos on YouTube from her bed. Now that’s the life!!!” – SANDY
“He has a cube and cardboard boxes plus the outdoor kitty TV of a flock of pigeons who live in a tree outside the living room window.” – LORI
“Turn on slow music.” – AMONIE
“She learned to play fetch at a very early age and it’s still fun for us both at 11 yrs old.” – JO
“Our cat enjoys small balls of paper. She has them all over the house. She plays soccer with them and tries to stuff them in a variety of “goals”, i.e. under the piano, under closet doors, under the trundle bed, behind baskets and down the cellar stairs. When we are home, she likes to take turns dribbling the paper balls around the house and passing to each other.” – MEREDITH
“Reclining scratching box with hole on sides and batting toy inside. Plastic Christmas balls she bats around. Lots of catnip. Enclosed catio on side of house. When I leave my cat, I have Alexa play calming cat music or, leave radio on. Yes, she’s a spoiled princess!” – ELAINE
“Play, watching TV, toys.” – MARGARET
@worldsbestcatlitter why yap when you can nap? ❤️💤 #thisandyap #nap #yesplease ♬ A lullaby music box song for babies to listen to(1187236) – Yasu
“Flash thinks he is a Golden Retriever. We play catch and retrieve. If he can not find one of his toys to bring to me nothing is sacred. Pieces of wood, covered menthol cough drops, ball point pens or whatever he can find are dropped at my feet, on top of my resting body, and at times in my hand. When I don’t respond his loud meows are hard to ignore.” – JOYCE
“Stuff a few of the fillable cat toys (mice) with their favorite catnip and put them in various places in your house. Usually they are empty when I return home. Or wrap a little catnip in a half sheet of newspaper and toss it at them. They love to unwrap it and get to the “good stuff.” Make sure the paper is pliable enough for them to get through; paper towels work OK too.” – PHYLLIS
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