So I have this cat. She's indoor and yearns to murder small animals however I won't allow it.

Problem I'm having is she gets bored of toys really easily, if i find one she likes it will work for a few weeks then she never wants to touch it again. Like I could put the toy away in a drawer for months and bring it out and still no interest.

I've run out of ideas for things to keep her engaged any ideas to try that work well with cats?

  • invalidusernamelol [he/him]
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    1 year ago

    The trick is to never let them catch it. Also mine really don't seem to mind, it freaks them out for a sec, but then I just turn it off or move it away and they're back.

    They mostly just get bored once they "catch it" and stop chasing it as hard.

    They also know that it's coming from you. After a few times playing with one, they'll know what it is and see when you pick it up to play.

      • invalidusernamelol [he/him]
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        1 year ago

        I use a laser level to play with them and it beeps when I turn it on. The speed at which they sprint to me when they hear that is insane. They will get super excited when I pick it up too. So I don't think it's causing any anxiety or anything.

        If I shine it above their heads out somewhere they can't reach they'll yell at me until I get it back in reach so they aren't dumb or anything.