- Try to schedule playtime around the times of the day when your kitty seems most active.
- Older cats will be happy with 2-3 play sessions whereas kittens will benefit from more.
- Keep play sessions short. Your kitty will be happy to play for about 15 minutes each session.
- Learn to recognise when your cat is not wanting to play. A bored cat will just walk away or ignore it’s toys. Some may lash out in frustration.
- Make use of toys but always make sure they are suitable for your cat.
- Encourage them to jump and climb by providing vertical places such as cat towers of clutter free window ledges.
- Remember to watch for signs of over exertion in older cats. If they start to pant or breath heavily it may be time to stop play.