May 15th, 2013 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Basic Training, Featured Posts, Playtime |
I’ve written before about the value of incorporating puzzle feeders (food-dispensing toys) into your cat’s daily life but if you’ve been reluctant to try it or are confused about how to begin, this article will take you through it step-by-step. What’s a Puzzle Feeder? A puzzle feeder is simply a food-dispensing toy. The cat figures [...]
April 22nd, 2013 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Basic Training, Featured Posts, Playtime |
Playtime is a very important part of your cat’s daily life. No matter how old she is, she’ll benefit from having frequent opportunities to stalk, chase, pounce and capture. In an outdoor environment a cat would typically engage in about 12-20 hunting attempts. That doesn’t mean she’d successfully capture 20 mice, but she’d give it [...]
November 16th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Basic Training, Featured Posts, Playtime |
When you think of playtime for your cat, the first thing that comes to mind is that it’s a fun way to get some exercise. Playtime is an important part of your cat’s daily health because he is a predator and was born to move. Those muscles do need to be worked and stretched and [...]
June 22nd, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Basic Training, Featured Posts, Health, Playtime, Safety |
I think many people who use laser toys like it because it gets a guaranteed reaction from kitty but unfortunately it can also cause lots of frustration. If you really take time to understand how cats hunt and how they use ALL of their senses, you’ll come to realize that chasing a red beam of [...]
May 24th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Basic Training, Featured Posts, Playtime |
You may have purchased countless toys for your cat but when they’re left out all day and all night, it’s easy for them to lose their appeal. Your cat may have a few toys that are his absolute favorites but what about all the others that are left to gather dust on the floor? Are [...]
March 20th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Basic Training, Featured Posts, Playtime |
When using a toy to play with your cat, there are certain movements that will trigger his prey-drive and entice him into the game and there are other movements that won’t be as effective. Go in the Right Direction Playtime for a cat is similar to hunting. Your cat will seek, stalk, pounce and capture. [...]
February 14th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Basic Training, Featured Posts, Playtime |
Catnip is a perennial herb and a member of the mint family. It is also known as catmint, catnep, catwort, and field balm, as well as other names. The volatile oil that causes the “catnip reaction” is nepetalactone. Catnip was native to Europe but was imported to the United States and other areas and is [...]
February 7th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Basic Training, Family and Home, Family Relationships, Featured Posts, Playtime |
Interactive play is a very powerful tool that you can use to help your cat in a variety of situations. It’s great for trust-building, helping two cats become friends, exercise, stress relief, and the list goes on. Even though your cat may be one who is so revved up she can make a game out [...]
January 7th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Basic Training, Playtime |
Cats love to play and they’re usually ready for a game at any time. While a pre-bedtime playtime session is a great way to encourage your cat to sleep through the night, the one place you shouldn’t conduct that game is on your bed. Consistency is important in training and if you send the message [...]
January 5th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Basic Training, Biting, Playtime |
Fingers Aren’t Toys The first rule is to never use your fingers as toys. Even if your cat doesn’t bite hard it sends a mixed message that chomping down on flesh is acceptable. Use only fishing pole-type toys so that there’ll be a safe distance between your fingers and your cat’s teeth. Even small toys [...]
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