FELINE FEELING FRISKY? Games to PlayWith Your Cat Cats can often seem pretty good at entertaining themselves, but the truth is that they prefer a play companion. For cats, prey is play — so something to chase, attack, and try to outsmart is what their instincts crave.
Cat Fishing Tie a long string to your cat’s favorite toy and throw it over a door while you hide on the other side. Ensure the toy is relatively close to the floor on the cat’s side, and slowly wiggle it around until you’ve got their attention. From there, mix up your motions between swinging and rapidly raising and lowering the toy and watch your cat leap into the air through the door hinges. Remote Control Mayhem Find a small remote control toy (think the size of a mouse or small bird) and go to town. A toy that makes too much noise might scare your cat, so try to find one that’s relatively quiet and watch them be astonished and intrigued as the toy moves “on its own.” Race the toy across the room, slowly move it a few inches at a time, or spin in circles to capture your cat’s attention.
Don’t forget to let them “catch” the toy at the end of the game!
As a reminder, never give your cats the impression that you are prey. That means no teasing them with your hands, feet, or other body parts. If cats start attacking you directly, you’ll have a hard time getting them to stop. Playing appropriate games with your cat will not only get them lots of exercise and enrichment but also strengthen their bond with you. See which game is your cat’s favorite today.
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Apple and Carrot Dog Treats Inspired by CommuniKait.com
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Fall is harvest season, and with this recipe, even your loyal mutt can partake in some of its greatest flavors.
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups flour
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1/2 cup apple, peeled and shredded
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1/2 cup carrots, shredded
1 cup broth of choice
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, carrots, apples, and broth and mix together well. 3. Sprinkle the countertop with flour and, using a rolling pin, roll the dough flat to about 1/2- inch thick. 4. Cut the dough into your favorite shapes. (Cookie cutters are encouraged!) 5. Bake cookies for 8–10 minutes. 6. Cool before serving and refrigerate to store.
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