How to Stimulate a Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Scratching post
Puzzle toy
Cat grass

Step 1:
Look for signs you need to further stimulate your cat. If your cat is destructive or aggressive, it is likely frustrated by a build up of unused energy. The cat may also run frantically from one end of the house to the other repeatedly.
Step 2:
Provide toys in the house which allow the cat an opportunity to scratch, chase and bat. This replaces any activities the cat would engage in with prey and it will save your furniture.
Step 3:
Give the cat a scratching post and encourage her to use it. Cats instinctively sharpen their claws whether they use them or not. Get a scratching post and praise the cat when she uses it.
Step 4:
Get a puzzle toy which hides a toy or treat in it from a pet supply store. The toy will make your cat work to get the treat out of the puzzle and satisfy his desire to hunt.
Step 5:
Plant some cat grass in a pot so your cat has a source of greens to munch on. Finding her own food will mentally stimulate her and prevent her from eating houseplants. Cat grass can be purchased online or at many pet supply stores.

Resources

Go to SproutPeople.com for a selection of cat grasses.

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