Top Tips for Keeping Indoor Cats Active and Happy
Enrichment ideas to keep your indoor cat stimulated, healthy, and content.
Indoor cats often live longer, safer lives – but without outdoor adventures, they rely on us to provide plenty of mental and physical stimulation. Boredom can lead to stress, destructive behaviour, and weight gain.
Here are our top tips to help you keep your indoor cat active, engaged, and happy every day.
1. Rotate their toys
Just like us, cats get bored of the same old toys. Keep playtime exciting by:
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Rotating toys every few days
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Offering different textures and sounds
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Adding interactive toys like feather wands or laser pointers for varied stimulation
2. Introduce food puzzles and slow feeders
Encourage your cat’s natural hunting instincts with puzzle feeders or treat balls. These:
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Slow down fast eaters
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Provide mental enrichment
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Make mealtimes more rewarding
Try the Catit Senses Food Tree or Catit Treat Spinner to turn feeding into a fun challenge.
3. Create vertical spaces
Cats love to climb and observe their territory from above. Give them options by:
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Installing cat shelves or perches
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Providing a tall cat tree
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Ensuring window sills are clear for birdwatching
4. Schedule daily interactive play
Set aside at least 10-15 minutes twice a day for interactive play with wand toys or chasers. This mimics hunting behaviour, burns energy, and strengthens your bond.
5. Stimulate their senses
Keep life interesting for your indoor cat by:
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Opening windows with secure screens for fresh scents and sounds
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Offering cat grass for safe nibbling
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Using catnip toys or silvervine sticks for playful enrichment
6. Provide scratching posts
Scratching is natural and necessary for cats. Prevent furniture damage by:
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Offering vertical and horizontal scratching options
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Placing scratchers in areas your cat loves to spend time
7. Encourage independent play
Automated toys, treat-dispensing balls, and tunnels allow your cat to entertain themselves when you’re busy or out.
A happy cat is an active cat
Keeping your indoor cat active and engaged is key to their wellbeing. Explore our range of enrichment products, toys, and feeders to create a home your cat loves.