Having Fun and Getting Fit

Having fun with a box.

The best way to keep your cat fit is to encourage her to play. What’s more, you’ll both have great fun at the same time.

Cats are naturally playful and they love to have fun; often they will think up games for themselves. If you take time to join in it will make it doubly enjoyable. You’ll find it easy to invent games and you don’t have to buy expensive toys; a table tennis ball; screwed up paper tied to a piece of string or a paper carrier bag are great playthings.

Don’t throw that box away.

Pet owners soon learn to value cardboard boxes. They make great toys and even sun shelters. Sometimes, cats will play hide and seek together.

Keep a careful eye open in case they begin to chew the cardboard.

String her along.

Tie something furry on the end of a piece of string and drag it along the floor and she’ll turn into a fierce hunter. This will keep her amused for a long time. Then why not try a feather for a change. Why not fill an old stacking with fabric or newspaper? Just use your imagination.

If your cat lives indoor, try to provide her with something to climb up. Scratching posts too, provide good exercise and stimulation.

Fetch it kitty!

Some cats, in a dog like fashion will actually bring toys for you to throw for them and there are ways in which you can encourage them to do this.

·         Use a small light toy that is one of her favourites.

·         Play with the toy yourself while you call your cat’s name.

·         Show her that you are having fun.

·         Now throw the toy making sure it lands near to you and allow her to play with it.

·         When she looks as though she’s getting board, call her name and retrieve the toy.

·         Do this at regular intervals during the day and she should get the idea and bring the toy to you.

Please chase me.

Ever noticed that a cat has a ‘mad half hour’ racing across the room for no particular reason; hiding perhaps behind the curtain, the repeating the process? They often do this in the evening when they are waking up

She’s actually inviting you to case her, It is a wonderful game and great exercise – just watch out for the claws.