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Do you play with your cat? I bet you do, but you might not know just how vital it is for them! Playing with our cats; š± Can reduce hunting behaviour by up to 25% because they get that natural need to stalk and pounce and grab, out of their systems. š±Increases mental stimulation. This is particularly important for indoor cats who often donāt have quite enough to do to keep their brains busy and its really helpful for senior kitisens who need to keep their cogs whirring! š± Is a vital part of weight loss programs and maintaining a healthy weight. š± Can reduce problem behaviours like attention seeking, destructive behaviour, or overly aggressive play because they get all their energy out in a healthy and constructive way, and not by stalking your ankles or tearing up the furniture! š± Increase the bond and love between you and your cat Some top tips for play are; š± Use toys that act like prey! Ones that move and wriggle but that they can also catch and bite and kick at. š± Variety is key! Cats love to investigate and play with new things but that doesnāt mean spending loads on toys! You just need to keep most of their toys hidden away and put a few new ones out every few days. š± Toys donāt have to be expensive! Homemade or low cost ones are often just as good as more costly ones. Especially if you take part in the play to keep the toy moving. š±Using kibble to entice them to be interested and imitate the end of the hunt where they get to eat is a great idea. You can buy treat or puzzle toys, or they are easily made at home! š± Keep play sessions short and sweet! Often our cats are done after a few minutes and thatās totally normal. Donāt try to keep going, just come back and play again a bit later! This post is to celebrate #internationalcatday. For more great advice about cats, check out iCatCare! #catsoftiktok #cats #playingwithcats #catthevet
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