“Cats that bite when being petted or vocalize or bother their owners at odd hours are often dramatically helped by incorporating regular predatory play.” “It’s good that we don’t let many house cats run amok eating songbirds, but many behavior problems (let alone weight gain and related physical problems) can be linked back to plain old boredom and inactivity,” says Kayla Fratt, an IAABC associate certified dog behavior consultant and CEO of Journey Dog Training. One way to help your cat fight boredom and engage his haunting instincts is to pick the right cat interactive toy. Here are five cat toys that will bring the out the hunter in your kitty. When pet parents use a cat feather wand to play with their cats, they can make the lure move like birds, mice or other types of prey, according to Dr. “Keep the lure on the ground and relatively still for a while, then make it twitch or skitter before it ‘tries to escape’ with a sudden leap or dash,” Dr. “This encourages cats to express their predatory behavior.”Ĭat wand toys like the Hartz Just for Cats play wand allow you to challenge your cat just the right amount and cater to your cat's play style. ![]() “Some cats prefer wild, flying bird-like movements, while others prefer scuttling on the ground.” Food-Dispensing Cat Treat Toys “These toys are great because you, as the human, can make it harder or easier for your cat,” says Fratt. In nature, when the predatory drive is successfully completed, cats are left with something to eat, says Dr. Toys like the PetSafe SlimCat interactive cat feeder work great for this purpose. “It’s a hunting and predatory toy in that all of the aspects of play … are part of what would be included in normal predatory behavior.” “The ball is great because it allows your cat to chase, pounce, bat and even eat while you’re away,” says Fratt. ![]() Playing to earn their food also activates the cat's area of the brain that releases dopamine, according to Fratt. “This means that playing to earn food actually makes your cat happier and more relaxed,” says Fratt.įood dispensing cat treat toys are also great for times when you have to be out of the house. “They promote activity and prevent boredom when you aren’t around to play with your cat,” says Dr. Puzzle ToysĬat puzzle toys can help prevent boredom, which is a big problem for indoor-only domestic cats, according to Dr. “For instance, using paws to tease kibble out of a tube is somewhat similar to manipulating a mouse to prevent injury.” “They can also force cats to use their brains and bodies in ways that mimic predatory behavior,” says Dr. Toys like the Trixie 5-in-1 activity center or the Petstages grass patch hunting cat box mimic natural hunting strategies and situations a cat would encounter when trying to catch prey. “The activity center has the added benefit of really challenging your cat to creatively use his hunting skills to paw at and remove ‘prey' (treats),” Fratt says. Playing with small, stimulating cat toy mice gives cats the satisfaction of the kill, according to Dr. #PREY TREASURE HUNT NUMBER ORDER PATCH#.Posts are subject to removal at any time at moderator discretion, because we're fascists. Follow Reddiquette and the Reddit Content Policy. No one cares that you have a neighbor named Yu or that you saw "TALOS" on the side of a truck. In this subreddit, we choose to appreciate Arkane Studios. Don't discuss piracy or third-party key resellers. When posting a screenshot, highlight what you want people to see, or explain it in the comments. This will create a link which users must hover over in order to read the spoiler. Tag comments by formatting the spoiler as follows: (/s "SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE"). Tag spoilers, and don't include spoilers in post titles. If posting a link to a sale, do not use referral or partner links. Promoting your subreddit or YouTube channel is not allowed. This isn't the place for that.Īdvertising. Don't post personal attacks, offensive material, or discuss politics or religion. This is not the community for Prey (2006).Ĭommunity. All submissions must be relevant to Prey (2017), developed by Arkane Studios. ![]() PC, Playstation and Xbox One enthusiasts welcome alike! RULES This is an entirely fan-run subreddit and is in no way owned or operated by Arkane Studios or Bethesda Softworks. Welcome to the unofficial subreddit for Prey.
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