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I need to entertain my somewhat lonely cat.

Her playmate left with my partner and I get the feeling she's lonely but also I know she'd lose her shit if a kitten/other cat were introduced to the household. It's a strange situation.
So, I need suggestions about games I can play with her. I'm all ears.

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4meAndyou · F

I have little spring-like stuffed toys on elastic on all the doorknobs. I roll balls of yarn and leave them around because he likes to pretend he is killing them. When it is late at night and he is most active, I play with the laser light....and at Christmas he went insane with the Star Showers laser light. I buy little packages of fake mice at the dollar tree...he likes those...and I keep a spray bottle of catnip and every two or three days I spray one of his toys.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@4meAndyou I didn't know nip came in spray form. And I like the toys attached to doorknobs idea..

4meAndyou · F

@Cavedweller Believe it or not I got those doorknob toys on Publisher's Clearing House. What can I say? I was bored...LOL!!! Pet Smart has the catnip spray...keep your kitty high and she won't feel so bad..🐱

4meAndyou · F

@Cavedweller Oh...and don't forget to let her dress up if she wants to...LOL!!!

https://www.chewy.com/rubies-costume-company-princess-leia/dp/156419?utm_source=google-remarketing&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=819794590&utm_content=kwd-0&utm_term=230942009467&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0fStvv_-2AIV1wo3Ch0IuwzsEAEYASABEgIVpfD_BwE

YMITheWayIM · 46-50, M

I'd start with a laser dot to know how much energy and spirit she got.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@YMITheWayIM she's chock full of energy. She catches flies and grasshoppers with great enthusiasm.

Fernie · F

cats are surprisingly adaptive when a new cat is introduced. I'd adopt a younger(not kitten) cat and give her some time to adjust. Nothing worse than a lonely, unstimulated cat. I have done this many times and it always worked out

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@Fernie I really think she's a one human cat. She's incredibly jealous of other people, in a weird possessive way.

Fernie · F

@Cavedweller but you said she is lonely...I'm confused

hlpflwthat · M

Cats lose their shit with a new cat - till they figure out a balance between the two cats. I bet she is lonely. I've seen cats become unbearable when their buddies leave for whichever reason.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@hlpflwthat she's really vocal about being upset. It's kind of heartbreaking to hear. That coupled with her constant "checking" all the rooms. I don't know if she's still looking for her little friend.

hlpflwthat · M

I always thought 2 cats would be too much litter box(and trouble) till I had two. They're just a lot happier with a companion - and understandably so.

dumpstermeow · 41-45, F

My cat's favorite thing is these foam balls about the size of ping pong balls... she'll chase them all day and loves to play fetch with them.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@dumpstermeow I've got a couple of plastic balls with bells inside, they keep her briefly amused.

dumpstermeow · 41-45, F

@Cavedweller my cat needs toys she can pick up with her mouth. It has been a huge trial and error to find what she likes.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@dumpstermeow hopefully I'll find the right game or toy for her. She's really fond of catnip, and gets awfully playful when she's been rubbing in it.

QueenofCups · 41-45, F

Nerf darts. I bought mine these cute little things that cost half a fortune, and all she wanted was my kid's Nerf darts.

Those little treat trap balls work well, too; keeps them motivated.

RainbowSprinkles · 26-30, F

My brothers cat loved a little mouse on a stick and tried catching it all day long if you teased him with it.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@RainbowSprinkles that's a great idea. Maybe I could attach a catnip mouse to the end of a stick or rod.

BaxtersMomma · 61-69, F

@Cavedweller I bought a "fishing pole" at PetSmart where I could cast a mouse out into the room and then reel it in. Dad's cat LOVED it.

PeanutsauntieP1982 · 41-45, F

Laser pointer. Cats LOVE em to death!!😁😁😁

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@PeanutsauntieP1982 where could I obtain a laser pointer?

PeanutsauntieP1982 · 41-45, F

Pet stores, sometimes grocery stores will have them where the pet supplies are, and electronics stores too.

Fernie · F

@PeanutsauntieP1982 not all cats pay attention to lasers...mine ignores it and catnip bores her to death

sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M

katnip toy!

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@sighmeupforthat she does love the nip!

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