Play With Your Cat!: The Essential Guide to Interactive Play for a Happier, Healthier Feline

by Mikel Maria Delgado

A fun, comprehensive guide to the key to cat happiness—play!

Millions of households in the United States have at least one cat as part of their family. Yet despite their popularity, cats continue to be misunderstood by their owners. This lack of understanding can lead to bored, frustrated, and under-stimulated cats, resulting in health and behavior problems. In Play with Your Cat!, animal behavior expert Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado shows cat parents what they may be interactive play. Using an evidence-based approach and the latest scientific research,

shows why cats need play and how it is essential to their well-beingprovides readers with techniques on how to engage their cat in playreveals how to use play to improve problematic cat behaviors
    Playfully written and with fun illustrations, Play with Your Cat! is an essential read for cat parents looking to understand their feline friend—and have some fun in the process.

Genres: Nonfiction, Cats

272 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 5, 2024

Reviews

[Calli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish every cat owner would read this book!!

[Sarah E · Rating 5 out of 5]

A seriously fun read and extremely helpful! I thought I knew what I was doing playing with my cats, but then added tips and tricks have made such a huge difference in my home. My cats are so much happier and fitter, plus we're all having more fun! Even if you feel like an expert, this book helps frame old ideas in new ways. Also this is written in a genuinely enjoyable writing style!

I will say that it can get repetitive if you read it in all one sitting like I did, but each chapter can be read as a standalone, so the pacing makes sense. I would recommend reading it chapter by chapter and letting that information sit.

[librarian4Him02 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why I picked it up: I own cats and am always looking for ideas of how best to enrich their lives.

Why I kept reading: The author has a ton of play ideas for all ages and life stages of cats. She delves into why cats need play in their lives and teaches you how to do it. She even includes tips on how to encourage cats with disabilities or declawed cats to engage with play!

In the end: I came away with new ideas for play as well as techniques I can try so they will engage with their wand toys.

[Amy Oung · Rating 5 out of 5]

must read for cat parents

Thorough investigation into cat play. In depth read on the best ways to play with your cat. Will definitely use this as a guide on not only how to play but also what types of toys to use.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

an easy to read book about the importance of play to your pet! some great tips on playing with your cat

[Mathieu · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great book for all cat owners! Learn why you need to play with your cat, and how to do it best. Happy cat, happy owner! Fun to read.

[Dita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall good read. At first, I felt guilty about all I wasn't doing for my cat. Now I know better and will try to do better.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Insightful guide! Lots of great info to help play and wear your kitten out.

[judy-b. judy-b.]

I feel like this would have been more helpful—to me—as a much shorter, illustrated book.