Cat games is one of the best
opportunities for you to bond with your cat. We’ve got some ideas to make it
even better .
Well, think of their cousins in the wild
- lions, tigers, leopards. Those big cats find food by chasing and stalking
their prey, then jumping on it. Housecats don’t need to fight for their food
like this but the instinct is still there. It’s not ideal to let your cats hunt,
since this can bring in pathogens to your house and make you and your cat sick.
Or they can ingest poison from rodents. Fortunately, playtime allows your cat to
hunt, chase and stalk like their cousins without the health risks of hunting. Rodent-shaped cat
games are great substitutes for prey. The health benefits of regular play are
plentiful: it releases dopamine into your cat’s system, the same
feel-good chemical that humans get from exercising, which keeps him happy. And
it helps socialise your cat so he is comfortable being out and about.
Because the cat enjoys playing, if you play with him, he’ll
associate you with these good feelings and have a better relationship with you.
Also, cat games keeps
your cat from getting lethargic. It is exercise for both his body and
his mind, warding off weight gain as well as dementia. the cat playing with
him every day as much as he can, the amount of which will change, as he gets
older. Get to know what he likes best but keep some variety, too. You can rotate
which cat games he has available every week or so, while keeping some
the same for consistency’s sake. Include cat games that he can play with
on his own if he’s alone for a period of time but also cat games for
both of you to play with together. Generally, choose playthings that
are Lightweight so your cat can bat them around easily and chase
them. You may want to find something he can carry in his mouth, like he would
prey. And keep his senses active - include some cat games that
squeak, buzz or ring. You can make the cat games even more prey-like
by incorporating treats with them, so your cat will still get
something to eat. This exercises the feline smell instinct that they use to go
after prey.
Catnip is also useful, although
not every cat responds to it. Very young kittens do not respond to it
either, so it’s worth taking your time to introduce it. Try sending your cat on
a treasure hunt - hide treats around your home and give him more opportunities
to explore and sniff out his rewards. Remember to choose safe cat games when
picking them out. Don’t give your cat anything that’s small enough to
be swallowed or that has small parts that can break off and be swallowed. Be
sure also not to choose cat games that have sharp edges that
your cat can cut himself on. Lastly, avoid cat games with
long strings - your cat could swallow this and harm his intestines or get it
wrapped around his neck.
Playtime with your feline friend
is both fun and healthy. Who could say no to that? Strengthen your bond of love
with some great cat games.
