How to Deal With a Bored Cat

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Tip 1 - Keeping an Indoor Cat Happy

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by pat BONET | permalink

Make your kitty's indoor world safe and stimulating with these easy-to-implement tips.
Tags: indoor cat, feline, cat, pet, indoor, play, safety, feeding, litter

For further reading: http://pets.webmd.com/features/keeping-indoor-cat-happy ^[1]

Tip 2 - Is Your Indoor Cat Bored? 12 Ways to Prevent Boredom

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Richard Coppen | permalink

Keeping a cat indoors has benefits – such as it minimizes the chances for trauma from being hit by an automobile, bite wounds from cat fights or attacks by dogs, common infectious diseases, and exposure to toxins just to name a few.
Tags: Is Your Indoor Cat Bored? 12 Ways to Prevent Boredom, bored cat, indoor cat unhappy, happy cat

For further reading: http://www.petplace.com/article/cats/keeping-your-cat-healthy/exercise-play/is-your-indoor-cat-bored-12-ways-to-prevent-boredom ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Avoid Kitty Boredom - Petfinder

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by laxman | permalink

Enriching your kitty's environment is crucial for his happiness. Learn how!
Tags: Care, Cats, Enrichment, Games

For further reading: https://www.petfinder.com/cats/cat-care/beating-boredom-cat/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - 6 Signs Your Cat is Bored - Pet360 Pet Parenting Simplified

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kevin MANGA | permalink

When we’re bored, we mindlessly snack on bad carbs or shop for shoes online, but what do our cats do when they aren't getting enough stimulation. Read about six signs of cat boredom that you should watch for.

For further reading: http://www.pet360.com/cat/behavior-and-training/6-signs-your-cat-is-bored/W4D6b8LOo0KP1uWHUw3mOQ ^[4]

Tip 5 - Is your indoor cat bored stiff?

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by kibo | permalink

If your indoor-only cat is over-weight, destructive, or aggressive, it may be because he's bored out of his mind.
Tags: cat, cats, kitten, kittens, animal, animals, Atlanta, Georgia, dog, dogs, puppy, puppies, pet, pets, dog parks, humane society, pet care, pet sitters, pet sitting

For further reading: http://www.critterchatter.com/cats/112-indoor-cat-bored.html ^[5]

Tip 6 - Is Your Cat or Dog Bored? Here's How to Tell

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by B Jones | permalink

Dr. Wailani Sung discusses the signs of pet boredom and how to prevent it. Signs include digging, barking, chewing on furniture and other bad behaviors.
Tags: Bored dog,bored cat

For further reading: http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dog-or-cat-is-bored ^[6]