You fat lazy cats out there better tell your “persons” to get up off their thangs, because you need your exercise. Daily. Especially if you are a house cat. I, personally, HAVE to run and play, and I need something to chase after, or else I go nuts and start doing “bad” things, like knocking the stuff off my person’s dresser in the middle of the night. Which is kind of fun, actually.

My new friends, Lucy and Juno, are only one year old and they get REALLY restless. They are still kittens, practically. And kittens and young cats should have at least 2 doses of 15 minute running and playing and hiding and catching. Watch Juno and Lucy play — aren’t they just the prettiest cats!

Even if you are an older cat, you need your daily exercise, even it’s only for a few minutes each day. If your person is “too busy” to play with you, I suggest terrorizing them until they pay you some attention. Or meowing like a madcat.

And to all the cat persons out there who are having trouble getting your cat to play with you, here’s a hint: try hiding toys from the cat - hide the toy around the corner, or behind a piece of furniture. Don’t just shove a toy in a cat’s face - that is no fun at all. All cats are different, but most cats love it when they can be sneaky and pounce on some unsuspecting, hiding, object. Also, visit your local pet store for some ideas, or try these homemade cat toy ideas.

Your cat will be happier when they have get proper exercise, and they will behave better.

If you have any cat play tips that you would like to share, I’d be glad to hear them.

meow, for now.
FloraCat
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