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1. Playing Reinforces The Bond Between You And Your Cat
Since you want your cat to think of you as more than someone who just provides food, shelter and warmth, the best
possible way to build up a bond between you and your cat is by playing with him. If you want your cat to welcome you home,
regular play sessions will go a long way to ensure that your feline friend sees you as an object of his or her affections.
Remember though when playing with your cat you don’t want him to think it’s okay to bite or scratch your hands.
2. Playing Will Help Your Cat To Become Confident
When kittens are playing with their siblings and other cats, they are learning their place in the world. When you
play with your cat you are enlightening him into getting a proper social education.
In addition, regular playing sessions coupled with play periods will allow your cat to become used to human
interaction. So when visitors come to call, he’ll be less likely to shy away and hide.
3. Playing will Help Your Cat Release Aggression
When cats get bored they may display aggressive traits such as scratching, biting or attacking you during a play
session. When your cat plays gently give him lots of praise but when he shows any sign of using his claws or teeth immediately
stop the play session. By doing this, your cat will learn to direct his aggressive behavior at his toys, and not you!
4. Playing Will Help Prevent Your Cat From Becoming Overweight
One way, of course, to keep your cat from becoming overweight is by feeding him with a balanced diet. Another way
to keep your kitty healthy is to make sure he has plenty of exercise. Outdoor cats usually get plenty of exercise. However, if
you have an indoor cat, playing with you is usually their only way to stay trim, but don’t overdo it. Limit play time with your
kitty to about 15 minutes.
5. Playing Will Help Your Cat Develop His Hunting Abilities
When a cat is confined to the indoors they rarely have a chance to develop and express their natural hunting
extinct. Use an interactive cat toy -- one with a catnip mouse on the end -- during your play times, encouraging kitty to chase
the toy mouse and allowing him to pounce for the “kill!”
Don’t use all of the cat toys at the same time or your feline may get bored. To keep him interested, keep some
toys only for play sessions, putting them away between times. Just remember don’t leave small objects out -- such as buttons,
small bells, pieces of string, etc., that cats can choke on. Also, don’t leave plastic bags sitting around as play things as they
are dangerous to both cats and children.
6. Playing Is ‘Fun’ For Your Cat!
We all need fun in our lives and so do our cat friends. You can help your cat be a happier, more confident and
less aggressive kitty by relieving the monotony of eating, snoozing and using the litter box by playing with him and putting a
little fun into his life.
7. Playing Is ‘Fun’ For You!
And guess what? By playing with your wonderful cat, you’ll have fun too! Although we admire the beauty of a cat
and enjoy his company, playing with him is not only good for him, it’s good for you!
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