12/07/2026
This one habit could change your cat’s life.
Interactive play is about much more than keeping your cat entertained. Even just 5 minutes of interactive play, twice a day can help reduce boredom, stress and frustration, while providing exercise and an outlet for natural hunting behaviours.
Research has also linked regular play with better long-term health and wellbeing.
Most of us spend longer scrolling on our phones than actively playing with our cats—but those few minutes each day can make a real difference.
Play isn’t a luxury—it’s a need. Small habit. Big impact.
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