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The Feline Games
Five fun ways to keep your cat entertained at home
T
hanks to the pandemic, many people have gone from
working in an office to working from home, giving cat
owners a chance to spend more time with their furry
friends. With all this extra time, you have the opportunity to
strengthen the bond you share with your cat, while helping
it get active and stay healthy.
Fortunately, there are several enrichment activities you
can set up indoors to give your cat some much-needed
mental stimulation and prevent destructive behaviors.
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MAKE A PUZZLE FEEDER
feeder
feeder is a great way to appeal to your cat's desire for physical
The active pursuit of food is instinctive for cats. A puzzle
for
is
great way to appeal to your cat
desir
physical
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PLAN A TREASURE HUNT
One of the easiest ways to make a quick activity for your
cat is to create a treasure hunt. All you have to do is hide
small amounts of dry cat food in various spots around your
house. Throughout the day, your cat can " hunt " for its food,
which will keep kitty active in a fun and engaging way.
and mental stimulation. All you need is a plastic water or
soda bottle and a utility knife. Use the knife to cut a few small
holes in the sides of the clean, sanitized bottle. Make sure the
holes are big enough for pieces of kibble to pass through.
Place some dry kibble into the bottle, screw on the cap and
let your cat get to work.
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CREATE YOUR OWN CAT TOY
Cat toys don't have to be expensive or complicated. Get
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PLAY A GAME
Playing a game is a simple way to provide a stimulating,
enriching
enriching experience. Friskies Cat Fishing 2, a free app
experience. Friskies Cat Fishing 2,
enriching experience. Friskies Cat Fishing 2, a free app app
available for iOS or Android, is a game designed specifically
for cats. The app plays special sounds and displays schools of
fish, encouraging your cat to pounce like it would in the wild.
The more fish your cat catches, the higher the score. You can
even keep track of the score and share it on social media.
Cats need mental stimulation just as much as humans.
free
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GO FOR A WALK
It may seem unorthodox, but cats can be trained to
walk on a leash. Many cats enjoy getting out to explore the
neighborhood. Taking your cat for a walk lets them safely
experience the great outdoors. It can also provide some
necessary exercise.
Planning activities for your cat keeps it entertained,
helps it stay healthy and can strengthen the bond you share.
Try these activities for quick and easy ways to enrich your
cat's life at home. 
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crafty to keep your cat busy with a DIY wand toy. Start with
a wooden dowel (about 3 feet in length and a half-inch in
diameter), a barrel swivel and some fishing line. Then, gather
materials to customize your wand, like colored pom poms,
colored felt, feathers and jingle bells.
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