To reduce your furry friend's stress level (and YOURS), maintain her regular feeding and playing routine with some extra
interactive play sessions for good measure.
If you have a
good interactive play session with your cat before bed, give him his own cozy spot to sleep, and be sure he's getting some cuddle time with you every day, you may reduce this problem.
Use puzzle feeders and other activity puzzles for the times you aren't home and also schedule a couple
of interactive play sessions on a daily basis.
Regular interactive play sessions have many benefits for your cat: not only stress relief, but also mental stimulation, satisfaction of hunter instincts, bonding, increased self - confidence, exercise, and weight management.
He needs frequent, brisk walks, occasional vigorous games of ball, and total immersion in the family, i.e. LOTS of companionship and
interactive play sessions.
Toys not only provide mental stimulation to your pet when alone, but
an interactive play session is a wonderful opportunity for you and your pet to spend some quality time.
Mental stimulation is important, so regardless of whether you're trying to prevent CDS or are dealing with a cat who is seriously in the middle of cognitive issues, keep up
the interactive play sessions and provide opportunities for environmental enrichment.
A couple of daily walks will be necessary, and
interactive play sessions will allow your dog to get the attention he craves.
Engage your cat in
interactive play sessions and also provide opportunities for solo play.
The great thing about
an interactive play session is that you can control the level of activity.
For
interactive play sessions, laser toys are great.
Dogs that are particularly shy may benefit from obedience training and
interactive play sessions.
Whenever a stressful event or situation is approaching, be sure to stick to your established routine as much as possible, remember not to skip
the interactive play sessions with your cat, and give her a little extra attention and reassurance.
A: Dr. Ilona Rodan, past president of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, prescribes three
interactive play sessions daily, with one just before bedtime.
Petting, grooming and
interactive play session will all contribute to enhancing the cat's well - being.
If you want to have a peaceful night, schedule
some interactive play sessions mostly during the evening.