| In order to understand what cats like to play | | | | cat used to do even somersaults when I used |
| with, you need to first understand the nature of | | | | that toy. |
| you cat. We call cats pets but actually 90% of | | | | - Cats will run after all kinds of little balls, like those |
| their nature is still "wild". Cats don't "think", they | | | | little ones made of paper. Unfortunately they don't |
| act in most cases on their natural instincts. | | | | bring the balls back like dogs do it... |
| Cats can be categorized as "sneakers and | | | | - You can use long tiny branches, sticks or blade |
| hunters". They hunt birds, mice and other small | | | | of gras to play with your cat. |
| animals. Their method is, they sneak as close as | | | | So there are various ways to play with your cat. |
| possible towards their prey. Then they have the | | | | Keep in mind that they like to chase, hide and |
| best chances to suddenly appear right next to the | | | | creap than you will be able to come up with all |
| prey and grab it. If you understand this hunting | | | | kinds of new ideas on how to play with your cat. |
| behavior, you can have a lot of fun playing with | | | | Be aware that cats don't always want to play. |
| your cat. Playing is absolutely necessary for the | | | | Cats sleep a lot during daytime and they might |
| health and feelings of your cat. Here are some | | | | not want to be boughered. They are just |
| ideas on how you can do it: | | | | different than dogs, they have their own "will". |
| - Take a straw and hide behind a furniture. Leave | | | | You can not force a cat to do anything, the cat |
| only a little piece of the straw that can be seen | | | | will show you what it likes and what not, so listen |
| by your cat. Then move the straw backwards, | | | | carefully! |
| so that the cat can see less of it. I bet you, the | | | | Finally you should give your cat the possibility to |
| cat will jump at it before it's all gone behind the | | | | go outside the house, if possible. Cats love the |
| furniture. | | | | nature and they love to play in the garden. Don't |
| - Take a piece of paper and crumple it to a ball. | | | | be afraid that your cat runs away, it will come |
| Then put a little cord around it and tie it up. Your | | | | back if you treated it good... You should get the |
| cat will love this toy, you can use it for any kind | | | | cat used to be outside the house when it is little, |
| of stuff. You hand hold it just as high that your | | | | then it will be able to build it's natural instincts. |
| cat can reach the ball. You can will jump at it. My | | | | |