- Engage in active play for at least 30 minutes a day, whether that be with a data-offer-url=”https://www.amazon.com/Go-Cat-Bird-Single-Teaser/dp/B0006N9J3A” class=”external-link” data-event-click=”{"element":"ExternalLink","outgoingURL":"https://cna.st/affiliate-link/KRg5MejLKBakf5SYga61EQkkhshjFG64LoukRUnM4k2Dm8fkzp8tckSFDTKjiapbHqRkfjcy4vVG96r9kYUHiw3zXZ1aPtCikyGSk1Ga2TvCXumj9MA3NCqvf6xL8mH1gRsW3iKZMoPimseHTMqDgTfsDUgCb9YGdxuHp5vi397PbksbpkhoBSFotzLkWaMV5ZPrvZamLQ7oWYT5EQrj6uKBM41J61hjV3FjXUWt9t1HXnbrUM86yJ5Yc7sz2ud6NtY5MPqngjkxUKMbXUjuQFeeeCJsJGfCTxg2R431s7k2ScFM4iqvjzB19aGrjoMRwGWH67sVM"}” href=”https://cna.st/affiliate-link/KRg5MejLKBakf5SYga61EQkkhshjFG64LoukRUnM4k2Dm8fkzp8tckSFDTKjiapbHqRkfjcy4vVG96r9kYUHiw3zXZ1aPtCikyGSk1Ga2TvCXumj9MA3NCqvf6xL8mH1gRsW3iKZMoPimseHTMqDgTfsDUgCb9YGdxuHp5vi397PbksbpkhoBSFotzLkWaMV5ZPrvZamLQ7oWYT5EQrj6uKBM41J61hjV3FjXUWt9t1HXnbrUM86yJ5Yc7sz2ud6NtY5MPqngjkxUKMbXUjuQFeeeCJsJGfCTxg2R431s7k2ScFM4iqvjzB19aGrjoMRwGWH67sVM” rel=”sponsored” target=”_blank” data-aps-asin=”B0006N9J3A” data-aps-asc-tag=”w050b-20″>wand toy, data-offer-url=”https://www.amazon.com/TBTeek-Adjustable-Patterns-Rechargeable-Interactive/dp/B0D6W8B4FM” class=”external-link” data-event-click=”{"element":"ExternalLink","outgoingURL":"https://www.amazon.com/TBTeek-Adjustable-Patterns-Rechargeable-Interactive/dp/B0D6W8B4FM"}” href=”https://www.amazon.com/TBTeek-Adjustable-Patterns-Rechargeable-Interactive/dp/B0D6W8B4FM” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank” data-aps-asin=”B0D6W8B4FM” data-aps-asc-tag=”w050b-20″>laser (just make sure to reward them after their “hunt”), or whatever toy they like best. (Check out my full guide to my favorite interactive cat toys for even more recommendations.)
- Same as with dogs, use puzzle toys or lick mats for dry kibble or wet food. It helps to engage them if they have to work for their food, and it slows pets who tend to eat quickly. I sometimes will just throw freeze-dried treats around…
