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“Some people say cats are sneaky and lazy. All true and they have other qualities too.”

Regardless of the season and time of the day, felines are always lethargic. These angles with whiskers definitely brightens up the life of humans, but making them get up of sunny spot is quite a task. Despite the fact that the intelligent predators are in a habit of sitting ideal and doing nothing, the heat of summer does adds to their lethargy.

Cat can adopt to a large variety of climate, but they are actually desert animals. This is why they find a warm spot of the house and lay there all day long. It’s actually their nature, they hunt when they need to and laze all the rest of the time. Yet, the heat strokes have many adverse effects on the health of the felines. The may lead to anxiety, excessive panting, and others. Thus, it is recommended to keep them indoors and away from the heat. The lethargy results in other problems such as muscle weakness, low metabolism and even seizures at times.

Thus, it is important for you keep your cats busy and active without talking them out. Here are some tips that can help you get your kitties out of their comfort zone and keep them active even at home.

1. Interactive play time

This is the best way to intrigue the felines for some physical activity. Spend some time with her in the day. Play the all time favorite games of felines like hide and seek or catching the red spot and things of this sort. No matter how many toys the cats have, they will get bored of them and will go back to sleep. Hence, this is the responsibility of the fur parent to take out some time from their busy schedule and spend it with the furry family member.

2. Perch and tower

Place a perch or a tower at the favorite spot of the kitty in the house. Cats love to climb, so every home with a kitty in residence should have at least one tree or tower where the feline can climb and stretch. Another option is an enclosure that sits in a window frame and provides a secure space in which your kitty can hang out.

3. Battery operated toys

The conventional cat toys like the feather attached to the wand and mice is a fun option for the kitties, but someone has got to be around to make her play with it. So, you can get the battery operated toys that moves on it’s own. The moving mouse and flying bird will keep the feline active even when you are not at home.

4. Make them find their meal

The cats usually have their meal and sleep all day long. You can avoid this by hiding small portions of food around the house in bowls or in feeding toys. Feeding the feline with small meals in a day is the best way to improve the metabolism. Make them find the their meal instead of keeping it at one fixed place. This will also increase the daily physical activity and hone his hunting instinct. Additionally, studies have shown that predators like the felines enjoy their food more when they have to work for it.

5. Fun-filled photo shoot

Most of the cats love being clicked. So, this can be other motivation for them to leave their bed. This is a fact that kitties get bored very soon. So, you can get some bright and beautiful cat costumes. The exciting apparel will keep the felines interested in the game. At the same time, they hate wearing anything that covers their body. So, make sure that the attire is cozy and don’t make them wear it for long. Change the clothes and make her pose for photos. This will keep her active at least for a couple of hours.

6. Hire a trainer

The spoiled brats are sometimes tough to deal, especially when it comes to compromising with their leisure. So, if you’re finding it difficult to make the feline move, then, you can hire a professional trainer. Early training will help them embrace the changing season. However, make sure not to break the regime once the training is over.

7. Get her a new friend

For a cat lover no investment is better than getting a new feline. You can get a new furry family member. The new company will motivate the kitty to play and indulge into some physical activities. Having a new playmate for the feline is the best option for the parents you don’t have the time to play with them.

The health of the pets are largely affected by the changing season and extreme heat. So, keep your kitties safe at home and enjoy the warmth of the weather together.