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Hide
treats to keep pets active and focused.
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Find a
special toy your pet likes and only give it to them when you leave
the house. When you return, put the toy away until the next time you
leave.
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Make
your pet a popsicle! Fill an ice cube tray halfway with water and
the other half with a little bit of canned tuna or catnip. Then,
just freeze the ice cubes and this can become a great treat for your
pet.
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Blow
bubbles with your pet. Not only is this an inexpensive and
relatively clean game, but they will find it intriguing to watch and
will want to play.
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Play
peekaboo with your pet. Hide toys behind pillows or furniture
peeking out. This adds their levels of creativity and discovery.
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Buy a
“feeder ball” for your pet. Fill this hollow ball with kibble type
pet food. As your dog or cat bats the ball around, bits of food
will fall out. This keeps them interested – and it takes longer for
them to eat!
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For
small animals, provide a decent-sized cage with plenty of room and
wheels or toys that they can interact with. Small animals tend to
enjoy places to hide-away so give them lots of places to play.
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Maintain
a healthy diet and exercise for your pet. Don’t feed your pets too
much and ensure that they get plenty of exercise. This will enrich
not only the pet’s life, but your own life as well.
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Dogs
generally don’t like to be alone so give them something or someone
to play with when you’re not available.
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Training
your dog to obey simple commands will bring challenge and social
interaction into their life.
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During
the hot summer months, ensure that your pet has adequate water
supply and stays in the coolest possible place.
