Bored Cat? 13 Ways to Entertain Your Cat
13 fun new ways to entertain your cat and keep boredom at bay!
There are many good reasons to keep your cat indoors (chief among them: longevity), but you do have to work harder to provide environmental enrichment to keep your cat from becoming bored. These easy, fun tips keep cats entertained and mentally stimulated.
Ways to Enliven Your Bored Cat’s Day
- Leaving a trail of treats that lead to a hidden reward, such as a piece of chicken
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- Hanging a few unreachable mobiles around the home
- Placing a few unbreakable mirrors around the home at floor level
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- Leaving a feather on the floor
- Getting a ten-gallon fish tank with a secure lid, and stocking it with goldfish
- Leaving a curtain partially open
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- Rubbing a piece of cheese on a windowsill
- Hiding a sprig of catnip
- Setting up a multi-leveled, carpeted “kitty condo” in the living room
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- Leaving a few veterinarian-approved cat toys out
- Enticing your cat to play with a cat “teaser” wand
- Leaving out a small pot of wheat grass
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- Dropping a frozen cube of broth into her water dish
These are just a few enrichments you can try: come up with some of your own and share them with us in the comments down below or on social media!
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