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And they are driving me nuts and I feel bad for them.
Whenever they want my attention, I pick up their toys and try to play with them. They show interest for all of two seconds and then are bored. And I try various play options. They have cardboard boxes, flat pleated cardboard, paper, crinkle tunnel, play mat. All sorts of toys from little mice to wand toys to lasers to electronic balls.
My grey and black tabby likes to be chased around the house like a dog. I engage with this when I am physically up for it (I have chronic health issues.)
My orange cream boy likes the back door open in the evening, but it's too cold right now so doesn't stay long.
There is a bird feeder on the back porch so they have birds, squirrels, field mice to look at.
I am going to try engaging in brushing them when they want attention next, I guess. It's an activity. Also going to try whipping out the mice puzzle feeders again.
I just feel bad for them cause nothing seems to make them happy.
They also rarely play with each other anymore. And when they do, the one that doesn't want to play often gets bullied and I have to shoo the bullier away.
I am at my wits end. Maybe it's just cause I am home more right now due to the pandemic and notice it more. Do your cats often just sit and stare off into space? Any suggestions on how to help ease their boredom?
Whenever they want my attention, I pick up their toys and try to play with them. They show interest for all of two seconds and then are bored. And I try various play options. They have cardboard boxes, flat pleated cardboard, paper, crinkle tunnel, play mat. All sorts of toys from little mice to wand toys to lasers to electronic balls.
My grey and black tabby likes to be chased around the house like a dog. I engage with this when I am physically up for it (I have chronic health issues.)
My orange cream boy likes the back door open in the evening, but it's too cold right now so doesn't stay long.
There is a bird feeder on the back porch so they have birds, squirrels, field mice to look at.
I am going to try engaging in brushing them when they want attention next, I guess. It's an activity. Also going to try whipping out the mice puzzle feeders again.
I just feel bad for them cause nothing seems to make them happy.
They also rarely play with each other anymore. And when they do, the one that doesn't want to play often gets bullied and I have to shoo the bullier away.
I am at my wits end. Maybe it's just cause I am home more right now due to the pandemic and notice it more. Do your cats often just sit and stare off into space? Any suggestions on how to help ease their boredom?