Fun Games That You Can Play With Your Cat

Berkeley Heights Animal Hospital

269 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

(908) 464-0023

Cats may be asleep for more of their lives than they are awake, but that doesn't mean they don't need just as much play time as say, dogs do. If you have a playful kitty in your life, below are a few fun games that you can play with them to let them release their energy.

Fetch.
Believe it or not, there are some cats out there who want to engage in a game of fetch just like dogs do. And while not all cats will actually bring a ball (or toy mouse) back to you, they will certainly enjoy you tossing something across the floor over and over again so that they can run after it.

Catch the prey.
Cats LOVE when you drag something across the floor on a string - this gives them the opportunity to bring out their inner hunter and stalk and pounce! And it doesn't matter if it's a ball on the end of the string, a mouse, or some feathers - your cat should definitely respond to anything that mimics a real life hunting situation!

Find the catnip.
Although not all cats are attracted to catnip in the same way, for those that are, you can expect your cat to go crazy during a game that's kind of like hide and seek - except instead of you hiding, you're hiding a toy stuffed with catnip! There are tons of toys out there that already have catnip built in, so just take your pick and enjoy the fun.

In addition to playing these games indoors, did you know that cats can be trained to walk on a leash too? If your cat has a lot of energy and could use some exercise, perhaps you should consider training it to be able to go on walks with you! A bonus here is that you'll even get a little exercise in too.

Do you have any other fun games that you and your cat play that we should add to our list? If so, be sure to share them with us on Facebook and Twitter!

Berkeley Heights Animal Hospital has been caring for pets in the Berkeley Heights, NJ area since 1976. Services include, but are not limited to, vaccines, spays and neuters, animal dentistry, surgical procedures and microchips. For more information, please call (908) 464-0023.