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• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Creating a playful environment for your cat
• Part 2 of 3: Playing with the cat
• Part 3 of 3: Monitoring your cat's activity and health

Cats can be graceful, introverted, or mysterious. They can also be very funny. Their little quirks will make the cat lover smile.By spending time and fun with your cat, you will discover her funny tricks and fully reveal her as a person. Having fun with your cat is a great way for both of you to get closer and relieve boredom and stress. You will have so much fun, and you may even start wondering who is really laughing at whom.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Creating a playful environment for your cat

1. 1 Be sure to have your cat have a place to call her own. This can be a cat bed or a corner of the room specially designated for this. Nevertheless, as any cat owner knows, this animal prefers to choose a place for itself, which can be your favorite chair, computer or pillow. Playing with the cat on the principle of "get up - lost the place" is a little annoying, but it is the pleasure of having a cat!
2. 2 Get a scratching post for your cat. They are made of various rough materials (cardboard, rope, carpet, etc.), the cat will gladly scratch them. These are available at pet stores.
3. 3 Buy or design a cat tree for your cat to play on. A tree can be made up of multiple compartments or floors, with scratch points for hanging toys, tunnels or boxes to climb, and so on. It can be found in pet stores.
4. 4 Place containers of cat grass inside the house. This will provide the cat with a slightly natural environment in the house. This type of plant is safe for cats to eat and is available at pet stores. Plant several plants in a pot (or even more than one!) And arrange them all over the house for the cat to taste. You will experience pleasure watching a cat try to eat these plants.
5. 5 If possible, allow the cat to access the window. Cats love to watch birds, squirrels and other animals and keep an eye on what is happening outside. A window can be a great source of entertainment, especially if your cat is indoors all the time.
6. 6 For a domestic cat, try to find safe places to spend some time outside. Such a place can be the territory adjacent to the house, where your domestic cat can try a little freedom and have an interesting time. For example, if you have a covered area in your house, such as a porch or sundeck, you can allow your cat to access it.
7. 7 Walk your cat on a leash. Cat leashes are sold at pet stores. They have a small harness so you can walk your cat just like you would walk a dog. Not every cat can adapt to a leash right away, so it will take some time before you train it. It is best to start when she is still a kitten, so that the animal gets used to the leash from an early age.
8. 8 Let your cat play outside if it's safe to do so. Street cats have fun outdoors, they love to explore the exterior, hide and sneak, hunt for small animals.
   • If you want to bring your outdoor cat indoors, do it slowly. Let her gradually spend more time indoors. You also need to be patient when teaching such a cat to a litter box, scratching post, and other household tools.
9. 9 Play with your cat often. Cats are active creatures in their own right, but they usually like to play for short periods of 5-15 minutes. It would be nice to play with your cat often, so try to set aside small intervals of your time for this at different times throughout the day.

Part 2 of 3: Playing with the cat

1. 1 Buy some special toys for your cat. Many cats like to have their own toys.Choose those that will allow her to mimic her natural hunting behavior - something that can be chased, pounced, or caught, for example. Cats have their own personality, so you may have to try a few different toys before you find one that suits them. Also, so that the cat does not get bored, you can sometimes change toys (daily or every few days). Suitable toys would be:
   • A toy in the form of a twig with a small object attached to the end.
   • Rubber balls or any other soft or bouncy toy. Cats like to punch these toys with their paws.
   • Catnip toys.
   • Items that can be wrinkled, such as bubble wrap or paper bags.
   • Laser pointers are great, but they can also irritate your cat.
2. 2 Play hide and seek with your cat. Hide from the cat and try to get its attention so that it finds you, or let it hide somewhere while you are looking for it. Bags and boxes are great for this. In fact, if you leave your pet one of the bags or a box, he can play with it on his own.
3. 3 Give the cat some catnip. The catnip plant belongs to the mint family. For reasons that are not entirely clear, cats react very briskly to a catnip - he can make them spin and roll over, behave very excited and look especially happy .. You can safely try giving the cat catnip in different ways. For example:
   • Buy a toy filled with catnip.
   • Make a toy with a mint with your own hands. Fill a plastic Easter egg with a little loose catnip (available at pet stores) and watch your cat enjoy sniffing and grabbing it with his paw.
   • Sprinkle some catnip on one of the cat's objects, such as a toy or scratching post.
4. 4 Seduce your cat with treats. Take a roll of paper towels and place some shredded paper in it, adding a treat, and possibly catnip. Observe the pleasure your cat has as it tries to sneak in for a treat.

Part 3 of 3: Monitoring your cat's activity and health

1. 1 Play with your cat often, but know its limits. Every cat wants to play in a certain way and at a certain time, so pay attention to her preferences. If you follow these tips, both of you will remain interested and have a lot of fun:
   • Don't let your cat win or lose all the time.
   • Don't force your cat to play with you. If she seems uninterested in one thing, try another. If she still isn't interested, wait and try another time.
   • Stop playing if the cat becomes unusually aggressive. Perhaps she needs to “cool down” for a while, or maybe she prefers to play in a different way.
2. 2 Have fun with your cat, but make sure it doesn't hurt. If you notice signs that your cat is reluctant to play or is having difficulty playing, do not force it. You may need to see your veterinarian if you notice signs that your cat is in pain, such as:
   • Doubts before jumping
   • Climbs stairs slowly or struggles over obstacles
   • Lands incorrectly when jumping
3. 3 Secure your cat home. If you have a house cat or an outdoor cat that spends time indoors, then you want her to play calmly while remaining safe. For instance:
   • Store detergents and other chemicals in securely closed containers out of reach of your cat.
   • Certain houseplants (such as ivy and mistletoe) are poisonous to cats, so keep them away.
   • Sometimes cats like to crawl into tight and dark places, such as closets and drawers. Make sure the cat doesn't get stuck there, especially if it has a habit of crawling inside.
4. 4 Secure the space around your home. If your cat spends all or part of the time outdoors, then it will be interesting for you to watch how it pounces, sneaks up or hides. You can give her toys or let her play with objects found on the street. Be sure to provide your cat with a tag in case it gets lost and make sure it is protected from anything dangerous (poisonous plants, predators, cars, etc.).