Pets sitting at home become lazy and get fat quickly, because they only do what they eat and sleep. They need daily gymnastics!
Active play trains muscles, strengthens the cat’s cardiovascular system, and makes it easier for her to tolerate stress. You need to play with your pet for 10–20 minutes a day at the same time, but not before a meal or immediately after a meal.
“Fishing rod”. Tie something soft and fluffy or rustling to the rope. Rock this object in front of the cat. She will imagine herself as a hunter, and the swinging object will become her prey. Let him catch him with his paws.
“Chase”. Many cats are very fond of starting the game, urging you to join it. If your pet rushes by and hides somewhere, while looking at you from an ambush, it means that he wants you to run up, catch him there, and then continue to catch up.
What can not be played:
objects with sharp edges, objects that are too small to be swallowed, as well as ropes, laces, threads, plastic bags.
“Bring a toy.” Take your pet’s little toy. Call the cat and toss the toy right in front of her eyes, throw it from hand to hand. If the kitty is watching, continue. Throw the toy so that it falls next to the pet. Let him play. As soon as the cat gets bored with the game, call her, but do not get up. The cat did not come up, but looks at you? Go to the toy, pick it up and sit down. Repeat everything. Do this every day for 10 minutes. When you teach your cat to take a toy and bring it to you, throw the object away.
“Sunny Bunny”. You will need a mirror and sun. The cat happily runs after the elusive “bunny”, because she does not know that it cannot be caught.
“Training apparatus”. Cats love to climb trees madly! For pets, you can either put a tree branch, peeling off the bark and decorating with hanging toys and treats, or make a “sports corner” where the cat can climb and then watch you from above.
“Box”. Cut the door open to allow the cat to crawl into the box, and then beckon her back. To further interest your pet, put a rustling toy inside.