{"id":37567,"date":"2024-12-07T14:54:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T14:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cats.com\/?p=37567"},"modified":"2025-04-17T20:03:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T20:03:34","slug":"how-to-play-with-a-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cats.com\/how-to-play-with-a-cat","title":{"rendered":"How To Play With a Cat According to a Cat Behaviorist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37582 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/playing-with-cat.jpg\" alt=\"girl playing with a cat\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Playtime is an exhilarating, fun bonding activity owner and cat can partake in on regular basis.<\/p>\n<p>Since each cat is an individual identifying your cat\u2019s environment, personality, toy preference and motivation will empower you to tailor play to suit your feline\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s evaluate the benefits of play including appropriate techniques for successful play sessions.<\/p>\n<h2>Why You Should Play With Your Cat?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Welfare enhancing advantages for play in pet cats:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Increased Physical Activity<\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" data-cliversesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vKJh7o_n_7M\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Increased energy expenditure through expanded play opportunities; both interactive play with owners (i.e. using wand toys), independent play by offering toys and climbing\/exploration opportunities (i.e. cat trees, boxes, tunnels and other obstacle courses) are vital particularly for indoor-only cats which don\u2019t have the prospect to explore outer territory.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Enhanced Feline Wellbeing<\/h3>\n<p>Addressing environmental and behavioural needs by providing opportunity for play and predatory behaviour is important for your cat\u2019s wellbeing (see Pillar 3 of <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/1098612X13477537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAFP and ISFM Feline Environmental Needs Guidelines<\/a>, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_37580\" style=\"width: 655px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37580\" class=\"wp-image-37580 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/The-Five-Pillars-of-a-Healthy-Cat-Environment-1.png\" alt=\"Five pillars of a healthy feline environment JFMS\" width=\"645\" height=\"695\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-37580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pillar 3 states that cats should be able to engage in pseudo-predatory play and feeding behaviors such as toys and play-based interaction with the cat owner and with other socially compatible cats.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In felines with freely <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/should-i-let-my-cat-outside\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outdoor accessibility<\/a>, predatory behaviour takes substantial part of their cognitive and physical engagement throughout the day. Insufficient or no prospect for expression of play\/predatory behaviour for indoor only cats may result in boredom, anxiety, frustration which might present as over-grooming or stress related disease.<\/p>\n<p>Providing possibility for predatory-like behaviours through playtime can help keep your cat in good mental condition and dissipate behavioural problems.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Improved Human-Cat Bond<\/h3>\n<p>Many cat owners form <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-human-relationship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strong emotional relationships<\/a> while engaging in collaborative play and other activities with their cat, regrettably <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/how-to-pet-a-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">not all cats wish to be cuddled<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A US based study of pet owners conducted by Todd Lue and colleagues (2008) uncovered that those owners who display <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/how-to-bond-with-your-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strong bonds with their cats<\/a> seek higher levels of veterinary care, visit a veterinarian more frequently and are more likely to seek preventive healthcare compared with cat parents who exhibit weaker bonds.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Prevention and Obesity Treatment<\/h3>\n<p>Inside only cats who lack physical stimulation are prone to <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/feline-obesity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">obesity<\/a> including health conditions like <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/feline-diabetes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">diabetes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/heart-attacks-in-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heart disease<\/a> with an overall decreased longevity.<\/p>\n<p>Encouraging consistent daily exercise appropriate to your cat\u2019s specific age can prevent overweightness, illness and keep your cat in good physical condition.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Play<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-102783\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Types-Of-Play_eng.jpg\" alt=\"Types of Play\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Types-Of-Play_eng.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Types-Of-Play_eng-768x913.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Types-Of-Play_eng-1291x1536.jpg 1291w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Types-Of-Play_eng-624x742.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Play can be categorized into 3 types:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Object Play<\/strong> \u2013 play behaviour targeted towards an inanimate object including interactive play with a human. Object play behaviour is comparable to predatory behaviour where your cat plays with a manmade toy or object like feathers, toy mice, leaves, ping pong balls, rolled up paper or dried pasta shells.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Play<\/strong> \u2013 play behaviour between two cats within a household or with other species like dogs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solitary Play<\/strong> &#8211; play behaviour that isn\u2019t social or directed towards an inanimate object, usually enacted with heightened excitement due to energy expenditure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Toy Selection<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_37581\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37581\" class=\"wp-image-37581 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Melinas-Partial-Cat-Toy-Collection.jpg\" alt=\"Melina's Partial Cat Toy Collection\" width=\"640\" height=\"470\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-37581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Melina&#8217;s Partial Cat Toy Collection. Melina Grin \/ Cats.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Every cat will have their own likes\/dislikes involving toys and play sessions, some will be based on the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Texture<\/li>\n<li>Contour<\/li>\n<li>Size<\/li>\n<li>Odour<\/li>\n<li>Sound<\/li>\n<li>Movement<\/li>\n<li>Time of day<\/li>\n<li>Mood<\/li>\n<li>Owner interaction<\/li>\n<li>Location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The Dos and Don\u2019Ts of Playing With a Cat<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_37588\" style=\"width: 535px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37588\" class=\"wp-image-37588 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Melinas-DIY-Cat-box-house-for-Jimmy-and-Jose-Miguel.jpg\" alt=\"cat in Melina's DIY Cat box house \" width=\"525\" height=\"700\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-37588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Melina&#8217;s DIY Cat box house for Jimmy and Jose Miguel. Melina Grin \/ Cats.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s important to play with your kitten\/cat correctly in one or more of the following methods:<\/p>\n<h3>Do\u2019s for Playing With Your Cat<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Teach kittens to play with humans with interactive toys instead of hands\/feet.<\/li>\n<li>Use toys containing feather and\/or fur in play.<\/li>\n<li>Make play a daily habit; early morning and before dinner or bedtime, especially when your cat has the <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-zoomies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zoomies<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Use wand\/rod type toys on a long stick with the toy attached on a lengthy string to keep your cat far away from body parts. Great <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/best-cat-toys?_kx=_RNsIt_uXukT1AnMtEdDi6Dd97wdY6n2UEvtf9TUodGJXmSRr5UZs9KrzvavFRE0.PhqJZC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">toys<\/a> include rod toys, Go Cat Da Bird range and cat-dancer.<\/li>\n<li>Move wand toys in a manner that imitates flying prey and ground moving target for your cat to stalk and chase. Remember to pull the \u2018prey\u2019 away from the cat not towards it.<\/li>\n<li>Replicate prey capture by letting your cat catch the toy at the top of the wand toy.<\/li>\n<li>Use big soft toys that may be tussled with, scraped with the feet and bitten.<\/li>\n<li>Move a string, wand or feather under a towel, blanket or rug, make a rustling sound and watch your cat attempt to hunt the object.<\/li>\n<li>Throw your cat a toy to fetch; certain cats are more receptive to playing fetch than others.<\/li>\n<li>Blow catnip-infused <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Catnip-Bubbles\/s?k=Catnip+Bubbles\/?tag=wwwallabou001-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">bubbles<\/a> solution for your cat to catch.<\/li>\n<li>Scatter cardboard boxes with entry\/exit holes, bags and cat activity centres to encourage social play between cats.<\/li>\n<li>In multi-cat households play with each cat separately with their favourite toy(s).<\/li>\n<li>Encourage older cats to take part by enticing them with soft toys, floor games, horizontal scratchers, ribbons and a <a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fkong-active-treat-ball-cat-toy%2Fdp%2F51499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">food dispensing ball<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>To end playfulness, progressively reduce the toy movement, eventually stop it completely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Most Important have lots of FUN!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" data-cliversesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Tl9155J09Ls\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Don&#8217;ts For Playing With Your Cat<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t encourage your kitten\/cat to play with human body parts.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t\u2019 keep a tiny toy in your hand then tease your cat to grab it.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t leave cat toys on the ground since they\u2019re boring, presumed \u2018dead\u2019. Toys should mimic prey; little, silent and always on the move.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t place toys close to your cat\u2019s face, cats can\u2019t see close by objects, best if the item is few feet away.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t pet or pick up your kitten\/cat during playtime to discourage them associating hands as toys.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid frustration inciting play with laser pointers only. Laser sticks should never be the sole source of a hunting quest, it should be incorporated into a play routine with other playthings the cat can catch and \u2018kill\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t leave your kitten unsupervised with toys which can be torn, swollen or eaten like feathers and strings. Safety is paramount!<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t end play sessions too quickly, your cat may appear to stop playing by walking away or watching it from a distance, however he\/she may resume play after a brief time. Stopping play at that specific moment may trigger frustration.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t punish your kitten or cat that scratches or bites during play since it can lead to fearful behaviour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Playtime Tips<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_37587\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37587\" class=\"wp-image-37587 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Jose-Miguel-playing-with-Da-Bird-in-the-garden.jpg\" alt=\"Jose Miguel playing with Da Bird in the garden\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-37587\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jose Miguel playing with Da Bird in the garden. Melina Grin \/ Cats.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Cats are intelligent individuals who like novelty items and experiences, but sadly they often get bored with the identical toy within days\/weeks, so rotate games on weekly basis to decrease monotony, hide gizmos in a drawer when isn\u2019t in use.<\/p>\n<p>Introduce innovative sensory experiences with the utilization of catnip or Silver Vine along with <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/puzzle-feeders-for-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">food puzzles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/best-cat-slow-feeders-puzzle-feeders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 10 Best Cat Slow Feeders &amp; Puzzle Feeders<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Provide many exploratory vertical spaces, hiding spots (boxes) and <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/best-cat-scratching-post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scratching posts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Always provide your kitty variety and options, allow them to choose what games they like best!<\/p>\n<p>Play in short bursts before mealtime and reward with a treat or meal following a game to end the hunting sequence.<\/p>\n<p>Cats require enrichment and should NOT be napping all day.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Providing proper fun and game prospects will encourage positive behaviour, reduce stress, prevent obesity and improve your cat\u2019s wellbeing.<\/p>\n            <style>\n                .cliverse-post-faq h3{\n                    position: relative;\n                    background: #FFFFFF;\n                    box-shadow: 0px 9px 26px rgba(198, 198, 198, 0.25);\n                    border-radius: 15px;\n                    padding: 24px 110px 24px 110px;\n                    margin-bottom: 30px;\n                    transition: all 0.4s ease;\n\n                    font-weight: 700!important;\n                    font-size: 20px!important;\n                    line-height: 105.8%!important;\n                    color: #373737;\n                    cursor: 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0.6875 21 0.6875C26.3855 0.693187 31.5487 2.83507 35.3568 6.64317C39.1649 10.4513 41.3068 15.6145 41.3125 21ZM38.1875 21C38.1875 17.6006 37.1795 14.2776 35.2909 11.4511C33.4023 8.62467 30.718 6.4217 27.5774 5.12082C24.4368 3.81994 20.9809 3.47957 17.6469 4.14275C14.3128 4.80594 11.2503 6.44289 8.84661 8.8466C6.4429 11.2503 4.80595 14.3128 4.14276 17.6469C3.47958 20.9809 3.81995 24.4368 5.12083 27.5774C6.42171 30.718 8.62468 33.4023 11.4511 35.2909C14.2776 37.1795 17.6006 38.1875 21 38.1875C25.5568 38.1823 29.9255 36.3699 33.1477 33.1477C36.3699 29.9255 38.1823 25.5568 38.1875 21Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            How much should you play with your cat?                            <div class=\"question-angle\">\n                                <svg width=\"35\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 20\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M34.1269 0.504921C35.1752 1.25869 35.2967 2.58264 34.3981 3.46205L17.5 20L0.601898 3.46205C-0.296654 2.58264 -0.175251 1.25869 0.873062 0.504921C1.92138 -0.248853 3.49962 -0.147011 4.39817 0.732392L17.5 13.555L30.6018 0.732392C31.5004 -0.147011 33.0786 -0.248853 34.1269 0.504921Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/h3>\n                        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"cliverse-post-faq-answer\">\n                            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                <p>As a rule, try spending a minimum of 15 minutes twice on daily basis engaged in workout or play activity together with your cat, indoor-only cats should participate in short frequent bouts of play as often as possible. Although outdoor moggies get plenty of exercise, young cats have lots of energy to burn requiring playtime prior to bedtime.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">\n                            <div class=\"question-mark\">\n                                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path d=\"M23.3438 31.1562C23.3438 31.6198 23.2063 32.0729 22.9488 32.4584C22.6912 32.8438 22.3252 33.1442 21.8969 33.3216C21.4687 33.499 20.9974 33.5454 20.5428 33.455C20.0881 33.3645 19.6705 33.1413 19.3427 32.8135C19.0149 32.4858 18.7917 32.0681 18.7013 31.6135C18.6109 31.1588 18.6573 30.6876 18.8347 30.2593C19.0121 29.8311 19.3125 29.465 19.6979 29.2075C20.0833 28.95 20.5365 28.8125 21 28.8125C21.6216 28.8125 22.2178 29.0594 22.6573 29.499C23.0968 29.9385 23.3438 30.5346 23.3438 31.1562ZM21 10.0625C16.6914 10.0625 13.1875 13.2168 13.1875 17.0938V17.875C13.1875 18.2894 13.3521 18.6868 13.6452 18.9799C13.9382 19.2729 14.3356 19.4375 14.75 19.4375C15.1644 19.4375 15.5618 19.2729 15.8549 18.9799C16.1479 18.6868 16.3125 18.2894 16.3125 17.875V17.0938C16.3125 14.9453 18.416 13.1875 21 13.1875C23.584 13.1875 25.6875 14.9453 25.6875 17.0938C25.6875 19.2422 23.584 21 21 21C20.5856 21 20.1882 21.1646 19.8952 21.4576C19.6021 21.7507 19.4375 22.1481 19.4375 22.5625V24.125C19.4375 24.5394 19.6021 24.9368 19.8952 25.2299C20.1882 25.5229 20.5856 25.6875 21 25.6875C21.4144 25.6875 21.8118 25.5229 22.1049 25.2299C22.3979 24.9368 22.5625 24.5394 22.5625 24.125V23.9844C26.125 23.3301 28.8125 20.4883 28.8125 17.0938C28.8125 13.2168 25.3086 10.0625 21 10.0625ZM41.3125 21C41.3125 25.0174 40.1212 28.9446 37.8892 32.285C35.6573 35.6254 32.4849 38.2289 28.7733 39.7663C25.0616 41.3037 20.9775 41.706 17.0372 40.9222C13.097 40.1384 9.47766 38.2039 6.6369 35.3631C3.79615 32.5224 1.86157 28.903 1.07781 24.9628C0.294046 21.0225 0.696301 16.9384 2.23371 13.2267C3.77111 9.51512 6.37462 6.34274 9.71499 4.11077C13.0554 1.87881 16.9826 0.6875 21 0.6875C26.3855 0.693187 31.5487 2.83507 35.3568 6.64317C39.1649 10.4513 41.3068 15.6145 41.3125 21ZM38.1875 21C38.1875 17.6006 37.1795 14.2776 35.2909 11.4511C33.4023 8.62467 30.718 6.4217 27.5774 5.12082C24.4368 3.81994 20.9809 3.47957 17.6469 4.14275C14.3128 4.80594 11.2503 6.44289 8.84661 8.8466C6.4429 11.2503 4.80595 14.3128 4.14276 17.6469C3.47958 20.9809 3.81995 24.4368 5.12083 27.5774C6.42171 30.718 8.62468 33.4023 11.4511 35.2909C14.2776 37.1795 17.6006 38.1875 21 38.1875C25.5568 38.1823 29.9255 36.3699 33.1477 33.1477C36.3699 29.9255 38.1823 25.5568 38.1875 21Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            Do cats like to play with you?                            <div class=\"question-angle\">\n                                <svg width=\"35\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 20\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M34.1269 0.504921C35.1752 1.25869 35.2967 2.58264 34.3981 3.46205L17.5 20L0.601898 3.46205C-0.296654 2.58264 -0.175251 1.25869 0.873062 0.504921C1.92138 -0.248853 3.49962 -0.147011 4.39817 0.732392L17.5 13.555L30.6018 0.732392C31.5004 -0.147011 33.0786 -0.248853 34.1269 0.504921Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/h3>\n                        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"cliverse-post-faq-answer\">\n                            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                <p>A cat needs to be able to fulfill its instinctive predatory behaviours through searching, stalking, chasing, pouncing, catching and manipulation which is challenging while being confined indoors, by giving them the opportunity of playfulness, they get to express their instinctive behaviours in the form of play.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">\n                            <div class=\"question-mark\">\n                                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path d=\"M23.3438 31.1562C23.3438 31.6198 23.2063 32.0729 22.9488 32.4584C22.6912 32.8438 22.3252 33.1442 21.8969 33.3216C21.4687 33.499 20.9974 33.5454 20.5428 33.455C20.0881 33.3645 19.6705 33.1413 19.3427 32.8135C19.0149 32.4858 18.7917 32.0681 18.7013 31.6135C18.6109 31.1588 18.6573 30.6876 18.8347 30.2593C19.0121 29.8311 19.3125 29.465 19.6979 29.2075C20.0833 28.95 20.5365 28.8125 21 28.8125C21.6216 28.8125 22.2178 29.0594 22.6573 29.499C23.0968 29.9385 23.3438 30.5346 23.3438 31.1562ZM21 10.0625C16.6914 10.0625 13.1875 13.2168 13.1875 17.0938V17.875C13.1875 18.2894 13.3521 18.6868 13.6452 18.9799C13.9382 19.2729 14.3356 19.4375 14.75 19.4375C15.1644 19.4375 15.5618 19.2729 15.8549 18.9799C16.1479 18.6868 16.3125 18.2894 16.3125 17.875V17.0938C16.3125 14.9453 18.416 13.1875 21 13.1875C23.584 13.1875 25.6875 14.9453 25.6875 17.0938C25.6875 19.2422 23.584 21 21 21C20.5856 21 20.1882 21.1646 19.8952 21.4576C19.6021 21.7507 19.4375 22.1481 19.4375 22.5625V24.125C19.4375 24.5394 19.6021 24.9368 19.8952 25.2299C20.1882 25.5229 20.5856 25.6875 21 25.6875C21.4144 25.6875 21.8118 25.5229 22.1049 25.2299C22.3979 24.9368 22.5625 24.5394 22.5625 24.125V23.9844C26.125 23.3301 28.8125 20.4883 28.8125 17.0938C28.8125 13.2168 25.3086 10.0625 21 10.0625ZM41.3125 21C41.3125 25.0174 40.1212 28.9446 37.8892 32.285C35.6573 35.6254 32.4849 38.2289 28.7733 39.7663C25.0616 41.3037 20.9775 41.706 17.0372 40.9222C13.097 40.1384 9.47766 38.2039 6.6369 35.3631C3.79615 32.5224 1.86157 28.903 1.07781 24.9628C0.294046 21.0225 0.696301 16.9384 2.23371 13.2267C3.77111 9.51512 6.37462 6.34274 9.71499 4.11077C13.0554 1.87881 16.9826 0.6875 21 0.6875C26.3855 0.693187 31.5487 2.83507 35.3568 6.64317C39.1649 10.4513 41.3068 15.6145 41.3125 21ZM38.1875 21C38.1875 17.6006 37.1795 14.2776 35.2909 11.4511C33.4023 8.62467 30.718 6.4217 27.5774 5.12082C24.4368 3.81994 20.9809 3.47957 17.6469 4.14275C14.3128 4.80594 11.2503 6.44289 8.84661 8.8466C6.4429 11.2503 4.80595 14.3128 4.14276 17.6469C3.47958 20.9809 3.81995 24.4368 5.12083 27.5774C6.42171 30.718 8.62468 33.4023 11.4511 35.2909C14.2776 37.1795 17.6006 38.1875 21 38.1875C25.5568 38.1823 29.9255 36.3699 33.1477 33.1477C36.3699 29.9255 38.1823 25.5568 38.1875 21Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            How do I engage my cat in play?                            <div class=\"question-angle\">\n                                <svg width=\"35\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 20\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M34.1269 0.504921C35.1752 1.25869 35.2967 2.58264 34.3981 3.46205L17.5 20L0.601898 3.46205C-0.296654 2.58264 -0.175251 1.25869 0.873062 0.504921C1.92138 -0.248853 3.49962 -0.147011 4.39817 0.732392L17.5 13.555L30.6018 0.732392C31.5004 -0.147011 33.0786 -0.248853 34.1269 0.504921Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/h3>\n                        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"cliverse-post-faq-answer\">\n                            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                <p>Engage your cat in play once they have lots of energy to expand (usually evenings) by presenting them with a wand toy. Get your cat\u2019s attention by attracting the wand in long quick sweeps along the ground or do circles within the air to encourage jumping and grabbing.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">\n                            <div class=\"question-mark\">\n                                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path d=\"M23.3438 31.1562C23.3438 31.6198 23.2063 32.0729 22.9488 32.4584C22.6912 32.8438 22.3252 33.1442 21.8969 33.3216C21.4687 33.499 20.9974 33.5454 20.5428 33.455C20.0881 33.3645 19.6705 33.1413 19.3427 32.8135C19.0149 32.4858 18.7917 32.0681 18.7013 31.6135C18.6109 31.1588 18.6573 30.6876 18.8347 30.2593C19.0121 29.8311 19.3125 29.465 19.6979 29.2075C20.0833 28.95 20.5365 28.8125 21 28.8125C21.6216 28.8125 22.2178 29.0594 22.6573 29.499C23.0968 29.9385 23.3438 30.5346 23.3438 31.1562ZM21 10.0625C16.6914 10.0625 13.1875 13.2168 13.1875 17.0938V17.875C13.1875 18.2894 13.3521 18.6868 13.6452 18.9799C13.9382 19.2729 14.3356 19.4375 14.75 19.4375C15.1644 19.4375 15.5618 19.2729 15.8549 18.9799C16.1479 18.6868 16.3125 18.2894 16.3125 17.875V17.0938C16.3125 14.9453 18.416 13.1875 21 13.1875C23.584 13.1875 25.6875 14.9453 25.6875 17.0938C25.6875 19.2422 23.584 21 21 21C20.5856 21 20.1882 21.1646 19.8952 21.4576C19.6021 21.7507 19.4375 22.1481 19.4375 22.5625V24.125C19.4375 24.5394 19.6021 24.9368 19.8952 25.2299C20.1882 25.5229 20.5856 25.6875 21 25.6875C21.4144 25.6875 21.8118 25.5229 22.1049 25.2299C22.3979 24.9368 22.5625 24.5394 22.5625 24.125V23.9844C26.125 23.3301 28.8125 20.4883 28.8125 17.0938C28.8125 13.2168 25.3086 10.0625 21 10.0625ZM41.3125 21C41.3125 25.0174 40.1212 28.9446 37.8892 32.285C35.6573 35.6254 32.4849 38.2289 28.7733 39.7663C25.0616 41.3037 20.9775 41.706 17.0372 40.9222C13.097 40.1384 9.47766 38.2039 6.6369 35.3631C3.79615 32.5224 1.86157 28.903 1.07781 24.9628C0.294046 21.0225 0.696301 16.9384 2.23371 13.2267C3.77111 9.51512 6.37462 6.34274 9.71499 4.11077C13.0554 1.87881 16.9826 0.6875 21 0.6875C26.3855 0.693187 31.5487 2.83507 35.3568 6.64317C39.1649 10.4513 41.3068 15.6145 41.3125 21ZM38.1875 21C38.1875 17.6006 37.1795 14.2776 35.2909 11.4511C33.4023 8.62467 30.718 6.4217 27.5774 5.12082C24.4368 3.81994 20.9809 3.47957 17.6469 4.14275C14.3128 4.80594 11.2503 6.44289 8.84661 8.8466C6.4429 11.2503 4.80595 14.3128 4.14276 17.6469C3.47958 20.9809 3.81995 24.4368 5.12083 27.5774C6.42171 30.718 8.62468 33.4023 11.4511 35.2909C14.2776 37.1795 17.6006 38.1875 21 38.1875C25.5568 38.1823 29.9255 36.3699 33.1477 33.1477C36.3699 29.9255 38.1823 25.5568 38.1875 21Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            How do cats play with humans                            <div class=\"question-angle\">\n                                <svg width=\"35\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 20\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M34.1269 0.504921C35.1752 1.25869 35.2967 2.58264 34.3981 3.46205L17.5 20L0.601898 3.46205C-0.296654 2.58264 -0.175251 1.25869 0.873062 0.504921C1.92138 -0.248853 3.49962 -0.147011 4.39817 0.732392L17.5 13.555L30.6018 0.732392C31.5004 -0.147011 33.0786 -0.248853 34.1269 0.504921Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/h3>\n                        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"cliverse-post-faq-answer\">\n                            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                <p>You can teach kittens to play with humans with interactive toys instead of hands\/feet. Don\u2019t place toys close to your cat\u2019s face, cats can\u2019t see close by objects, best if the item is few feet away.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">\n                            <div class=\"question-mark\">\n                                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path d=\"M23.3438 31.1562C23.3438 31.6198 23.2063 32.0729 22.9488 32.4584C22.6912 32.8438 22.3252 33.1442 21.8969 33.3216C21.4687 33.499 20.9974 33.5454 20.5428 33.455C20.0881 33.3645 19.6705 33.1413 19.3427 32.8135C19.0149 32.4858 18.7917 32.0681 18.7013 31.6135C18.6109 31.1588 18.6573 30.6876 18.8347 30.2593C19.0121 29.8311 19.3125 29.465 19.6979 29.2075C20.0833 28.95 20.5365 28.8125 21 28.8125C21.6216 28.8125 22.2178 29.0594 22.6573 29.499C23.0968 29.9385 23.3438 30.5346 23.3438 31.1562ZM21 10.0625C16.6914 10.0625 13.1875 13.2168 13.1875 17.0938V17.875C13.1875 18.2894 13.3521 18.6868 13.6452 18.9799C13.9382 19.2729 14.3356 19.4375 14.75 19.4375C15.1644 19.4375 15.5618 19.2729 15.8549 18.9799C16.1479 18.6868 16.3125 18.2894 16.3125 17.875V17.0938C16.3125 14.9453 18.416 13.1875 21 13.1875C23.584 13.1875 25.6875 14.9453 25.6875 17.0938C25.6875 19.2422 23.584 21 21 21C20.5856 21 20.1882 21.1646 19.8952 21.4576C19.6021 21.7507 19.4375 22.1481 19.4375 22.5625V24.125C19.4375 24.5394 19.6021 24.9368 19.8952 25.2299C20.1882 25.5229 20.5856 25.6875 21 25.6875C21.4144 25.6875 21.8118 25.5229 22.1049 25.2299C22.3979 24.9368 22.5625 24.5394 22.5625 24.125V23.9844C26.125 23.3301 28.8125 20.4883 28.8125 17.0938C28.8125 13.2168 25.3086 10.0625 21 10.0625ZM41.3125 21C41.3125 25.0174 40.1212 28.9446 37.8892 32.285C35.6573 35.6254 32.4849 38.2289 28.7733 39.7663C25.0616 41.3037 20.9775 41.706 17.0372 40.9222C13.097 40.1384 9.47766 38.2039 6.6369 35.3631C3.79615 32.5224 1.86157 28.903 1.07781 24.9628C0.294046 21.0225 0.696301 16.9384 2.23371 13.2267C3.77111 9.51512 6.37462 6.34274 9.71499 4.11077C13.0554 1.87881 16.9826 0.6875 21 0.6875C26.3855 0.693187 31.5487 2.83507 35.3568 6.64317C39.1649 10.4513 41.3068 15.6145 41.3125 21ZM38.1875 21C38.1875 17.6006 37.1795 14.2776 35.2909 11.4511C33.4023 8.62467 30.718 6.4217 27.5774 5.12082C24.4368 3.81994 20.9809 3.47957 17.6469 4.14275C14.3128 4.80594 11.2503 6.44289 8.84661 8.8466C6.4429 11.2503 4.80595 14.3128 4.14276 17.6469C3.47958 20.9809 3.81995 24.4368 5.12083 27.5774C6.42171 30.718 8.62468 33.4023 11.4511 35.2909C14.2776 37.1795 17.6006 38.1875 21 38.1875C25.5568 38.1823 29.9255 36.3699 33.1477 33.1477C36.3699 29.9255 38.1823 25.5568 38.1875 21Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            How to play with cats without toys                            <div class=\"question-angle\">\n                                <svg width=\"35\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 20\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M34.1269 0.504921C35.1752 1.25869 35.2967 2.58264 34.3981 3.46205L17.5 20L0.601898 3.46205C-0.296654 2.58264 -0.175251 1.25869 0.873062 0.504921C1.92138 -0.248853 3.49962 -0.147011 4.39817 0.732392L17.5 13.555L30.6018 0.732392C31.5004 -0.147011 33.0786 -0.248853 34.1269 0.504921Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/h3>\n                        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"cliverse-post-faq-answer\">\n                            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                <p>You can scatter cardboard boxes with entry\/exit holes, bags and cat activity centres to encourage social play between cats. You can also move a string, wand or feather under a towel, blanket or rug, make a rustling sound and watch your cat attempt to hunt the object.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">\n                            <div class=\"question-mark\">\n                                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path d=\"M23.3438 31.1562C23.3438 31.6198 23.2063 32.0729 22.9488 32.4584C22.6912 32.8438 22.3252 33.1442 21.8969 33.3216C21.4687 33.499 20.9974 33.5454 20.5428 33.455C20.0881 33.3645 19.6705 33.1413 19.3427 32.8135C19.0149 32.4858 18.7917 32.0681 18.7013 31.6135C18.6109 31.1588 18.6573 30.6876 18.8347 30.2593C19.0121 29.8311 19.3125 29.465 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         What do cats play with                            <div class=\"question-angle\">\n                                <svg width=\"35\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 20\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M34.1269 0.504921C35.1752 1.25869 35.2967 2.58264 34.3981 3.46205L17.5 20L0.601898 3.46205C-0.296654 2.58264 -0.175251 1.25869 0.873062 0.504921C1.92138 -0.248853 3.49962 -0.147011 4.39817 0.732392L17.5 13.555L30.6018 0.732392C31.5004 -0.147011 33.0786 -0.248853 34.1269 0.504921Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/h3>\n                        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"cliverse-post-faq-answer\">\n                            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                <p>Your cat plays with a manmade toy or object like feathers, toy mice, leaves, ping pong balls, rolled up paper or dried pasta shells.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">\n                            <div class=\"question-mark\">\n                                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path d=\"M23.3438 31.1562C23.3438 31.6198 23.2063 32.0729 22.9488 32.4584C22.6912 32.8438 22.3252 33.1442 21.8969 33.3216C21.4687 33.499 20.9974 33.5454 20.5428 33.455C20.0881 33.3645 19.6705 33.1413 19.3427 32.8135C19.0149 32.4858 18.7917 32.0681 18.7013 31.6135C18.6109 31.1588 18.6573 30.6876 18.8347 30.2593C19.0121 29.8311 19.3125 29.465 19.6979 29.2075C20.0833 28.95 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should you play with your cat                            <div class=\"question-angle\">\n                                <svg width=\"35\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 20\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M34.1269 0.504921C35.1752 1.25869 35.2967 2.58264 34.3981 3.46205L17.5 20L0.601898 3.46205C-0.296654 2.58264 -0.175251 1.25869 0.873062 0.504921C1.92138 -0.248853 3.49962 -0.147011 4.39817 0.732392L17.5 13.555L30.6018 0.732392C31.5004 -0.147011 33.0786 -0.248853 34.1269 0.504921Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/h3>\n                        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"cliverse-post-faq-answer\">\n                            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                <p>Indoor-only cats should participate in short frequent bouts of play as often as possible. 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