Playtime
Play is an important factor in your companions life. Whether the cat is a kitten or an adult, it should receive an ample amount of time to exercise and play. Play is especially important for kittens. Through the act of playing, kittens learn skills that will help them survive as adults. Kittens learn social skills, hunting skills, and defensive skills.
Kittens need playtime as a major part of their daily routine. A playing kitten is not only having fun, but acquiring vital life skills as well. Although some people may overreact when they observe kittens wrestling or playing rough, it is important to remember that this play is an essential component of their childhood and quite normal.
Playing is also an important part of an adult cats life. It is believed that cats that are able to play frequently are typically less stressed and neurotic than other felines. These cats benefit from the exercise and tend to have fewer problems with obesity than cats who do not play often.
Remember that, like people, cats can also become stressed and tense. In order to reduce your cats stress, let it play and exercise regularly.
Some simple cat toys:
- Roll up some old newspaper into a ball for your cat.
- Let your cat play with a paper bag or cardboard box (shoe boxes are perfect!).
- Purchase toy mice, feathers or other toys.
- Set up a scratching post for your cat and tie a string or shoe lace around the top.
- Provide a wooden frame or tree your cat can climb.
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