Do you play with your cat or do you just toss a toy on the floor and expect her to amuse herself?

Are you aware of how important playing is to physical and emotional health?

Here are just some of the reasons why you should get involved in playtime with your cat.

1. Strengthen the feline-human bond

2. Lets your cat hone her hunting skills: seeking the enemy target, making the stealthy approach, pouncing with conviction, relishing the victory

3. Exercise from playing helps your cat maintain a healthy weight

4. Playing is a positive way for your cat to release negative energy or aggression

5. Playing helps a shy cat gain confidence

6. A hearty play session is…

   • A good way to ease your cat’s transition to a new home and maintain muscle tone
   • Improves circulation
   • Displaces tension between companion cats
   • Motivates sedentary cats
   • Eliminates boredom
   • Eases cats through traumatic events
   • Helps control aggression
   • Discourages depression
   • Eases introduction of new people
   • And it’s fun!