How much play time?

[jeannem]

I try to play with Suki every morning for a bit. I DO have other house work responsibilities though. I try to use the flirt pole for a little whenever she is out and about. I try to get her breathing hard. So how long should I be doing this. Suki will be 5 this winter.
j

 

[susanm9006]

She probably lets you know when she is ready to play and also when she is done. A good hard play session once a day is plenty. Some adult cats can go for fifteen minutes and some are done in a few. It is good though to rotate all of her toys, switch out her self play toys regularly and periodically introduce new things that she may find fun to play with like a sheet of tissue paper . Older cats also may like hunting games when you hide treats for them to find, and puzzle type games as well.

 

[jeannem]

TY
j

 

[rubysmama]

Cats generally let you know when they want to play, and when they've had enough. However, TCS has this article on Playing With Your Cat: 10 Things You Need To Know – TheCatSite Articles that might be helpful.

As well as:
How To Choose The Best Toy For Your Cat – TheCatSite Articles
17 Best Toys For Lazy Cats – TheCatSite Articles (not that I think Suki's lazy, but there might be a toy listed he'd enjoy)

 

[maggie101]

Yes! They let me know when it's time. Usually before meal. Maggie is an exception. Before,after,mid day and night. She's 7

 

[meowpassion]

fully agree with susanm9006, 10-15 minute play session on a regular basis, and it's very important to remember about weekly or bi-weekly toys rotation. susanm9006 - it's awesome advice. While I was preparing my post about cat toys rotation only Jury (Helpful Vancouver vet) mentioned that, and you are the second person who talked that.

 

[jeannem]

We have enough toys to rotate now. I just did it this morning too.
j

 

[jeannem]

I keep picking them up off the floor so I won't trip on them.
j