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 Delgadoshows 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.
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.
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.