7 Ways to Keep Your Lazy Feline Active

Do you have a pet that is constantly lounging around? You may start to notice this more as the weather gets colder and the days get shorter. In order to keep your pet healthy, it's essential to make sure they stay active throughout the winter months. We've put together some tips from a vet care service on how you can help your cat stay busy with minimal effort from you.

Use interactive feeders

An easy way to keep your cat active is to have it work for its food. Interactive feeders are a great option. Some of these feeders are even timed to activate once your cat has eaten a certain portion of its food and require the cat to move around and get some exercise to get more.

Provide hideaways and lookout areas

If you have ever watched cat television, you will know that cats love to sit up high and look down on “their territory.” So to keep your cat moving, you might consider adding some cat boxes and hideaways in different parts of the house where your cat can move to.

Take your kitty for a walk

Provide your feline with a harness and leash and take them out on regular walks like any other pet. Remember that cats often don't like to go in carrier bags, so keeping them secure in a carrier might be more difficult than with other types of pets. Try walking your cat around the block at night when there are fewer people around.

Make or Buy toys

Cats love playing with anything they can sink their claws into. You can buy many different toys for your cat; they come in all shapes, sizes, and materials. If you are crafty, you can even make some toys to keep your cat amused.

Try clicker training

Try clicker training your cat. By associating a clicking sound with positive reinforcement, you can train your pet to do certain tasks, including many hunting techniques. It is probably a bit difficult for a regular house cats, but it is certainly possible with the right mindset and patience.

To learn more about keeping your cat active, you can get in touch with us at Staples Animal Hospital. We are a vet care service based in London, Ontario. Contact us to know more about our vet care service.