What are cats really into? Treat tossing!
I want to talk about a bonding tip that also happens to be really good exercise for your cat. And that tip is: play a game of treat toss!
It looks a little like this: take a hard treat, like Vitakraft’s Purrsticks—they come sectioned, so it’s really easy to break off a piece—and toss it. Your cat goes running for it! And, if you toss the treat behind something, like curtains or a couch, your cat then has to go and forage for it.
Here’s why this is so great: your cat is a hunter, and treat toss mimics the chase part of the hunting sequence. In the wild, your cat would hunt for six hours a day, a sequence that looks like staring, stalking, chasing, pouncing, and delivering the kill bite, sometimes with a bit of struggling or wrestling in the process. They need to simulate this sequence as much as possible throughout the day.
Treat toss gives your cat the opportunity for the short bursts of chase and pounce that they’re naturally inclined towards. It’s also great for keeping your kitty’s brain healthy and agile, since stress from frustration and boredom can build up if these natural instincts aren’t engaged. This game is an outlet for that!
So play a little treat toss with your cats this week for a happier, healthier kitty. If your cat doesn’t go after the treat right away, point them in the right direction. Cats are observant and that’s how they learn, so they’re sure to catch on eventually.
Tune in again next week for another bonding tip!
Happy Tossing,
What Cats Are Really Into Bonding Tip of the Month are created in cooperation with Molly DeVoss, cat behaviorist and Vitakraft Cat Treats.
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