How Much Time a Day Should You Play with a Cat: Even Avid Cat Lovers Don't Know the Answer to This Question

07.12.2023 09:14
Updated: 12.12.2023 13:34

The question of how much time a day you should spend playing with your pet can baffle even cat owners with many years of “experience”.

This is because you will not find exact values in any reference book.

However, there are rough recommendations according to which a caring owner should entertain his pet every day – at least 2 times for 15 minutes.

Why is this advice advisory?

Of course, the whole point is that the game mode is influenced by the individual characteristics of your pet.

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So, the time of play depends on the age of the animal, the cat’s motivation to play and its training to play.

In addition, the cat's need for daily activity can be satisfied to some extent without the owner's participation, if the home provides the necessary conditions for this, for example, the presence of vertical space, access to windows, the presence of other animals, etc.

Therefore, if you decide to take a responsible approach to the problem of playing with a cat, the best action on your part will be to consult with a zoopsychologist, who will always help you develop an individual scheme.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources