Keeping Your Cat Active

Is your kitty sleeping right now? Fluffy certainly is drowsy! Actually, cats can sleep as much as 20 hours a day, though most of them somehow manage to get by on a mere 12-14 hours. While it is adorable that our feline pals sleep so much, your pet’s napping predilection can make it easy for her to get out of shape. Read on as a local San Antonio, TX vet offers tips on keeping Fluffy active.

Toys

First things first: make sure that Fluffy has lots of toys to pounce on. Kitties all have their own taste for playthings, so offer your pet a variety to see what she likes best. Classic cat toys, like catnip mice, are fine, but you can also activate your furball’s purr with more modern toys, like automated laser pointers, catnip bubbles, or remote-controlled snakes.

Playtime

Toys are very important, but as far as Fluffy is concerned, the best thing to play with is you. Take time to play with your kitty regularly. Use a toy that you control, like a wand toy or laser pointer, to make things more fun and more challenging for your cat. This is also a great way to bond with your furry pal!

Vertical Space

As you may have noticed, many kitties love to climb up to high places. Fluffy doesn’t have a very good view of her kingdom from floor level! Get some cat furniture, such as a cat tower, that encourages your feline buddy to jump and climb. Catwalks and kitty shelves are also great.

Walking

While this won’t be a good option for every kitty, many cats really enjoy being walked on leashes. You’ll need to give your furry buddy time to get used to her leash before you take her outside, though. Start by letting your feline friend wear her harness indoors. Then, attach the leash to it, and let her get accustomed to that. Supervise your pet very carefully here: you don’t want Fluffy getting tangled up in something! If that goes well, give your furball a test run to see how she likes it. Don’t force your pet to stay outside, though: if your kitty seems scared, take her back in. Ask your vet for more information.

Please contact us, your local San Antonio, TX vet clinic, for all of your cat’s veterinary care needs. We’re here to help!