How to Keep an Indoor Cat Active and Entertained

Indoor cats are safe, but they can get bored. A bored cat often finds its own entertainment — usually your sofa or your sleep. The fix is short, regular play that copies hunting.

Play in short bursts

Two or three 10-minute sessions a day work better than one long one. Let your cat stalk, chase and finally “catch” the toy so the game has an ending.

Use toys that move like prey

• A Lifelike Fluttering Bird Cat Toy flutters like a real bird and gets cats chasing and pouncing — great for play together.
• An Interactive Rolling Ball Cat Toy rolls on its own, so your cat can play even when you're busy.

Rotate toys

Put some toys away and swap them every few days. Old toys feel new again.

Give them a place to scratch

Scratching is natural. A Sofa-Saving Cat Scratch Board gives your cat an approved spot and redirects scratching away from your furniture.

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