{"id":17656,"date":"2018-01-31T15:40:32","date_gmt":"2018-01-31T15:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.mystart.com\/?p=17656"},"modified":"2023-07-13T14:50:21","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T18:50:21","slug":"ideas-keep-cat-in-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mystart.com\/blog\/ideas-keep-cat-in-shape\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideas To Keep Your Cat In Shape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"bluebutton\" href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/mystart-wallpapers-new-ta\/ldboileedlgigndmnnnkijkeihkeegbb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"bbtext\">Install MyStart Theme for Google Chrome<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to keeping your cat in shape, the task might seem a little more complicated than when it comes to dogs. <!--more--><\/p>\n<h1>Here are a few tricks and ideas for your cat to remain strong and healthy.<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17686 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mystart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_149320823.jpg\" alt=\"Cat in shape exercising \" width=\"2506\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Watch their eating habits<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, the first step is to ensure a healthy diet for your pet. Buying quality cat food will provide healthy animal fats and limited carbohydrates. Another fun way to use food and keep it fun is to hide some of portions of their meal in different places around your house. Not only will this stimulate their mind and body, it will also activate their intuitive hunting behavior.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17661 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mystart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_161582709.jpeg\" alt=\"Cat in shape eating healthy food\" width=\"4808\" height=\"3200\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Make them play<\/h2>\n<p>Because of their short attention span, a two to five minute play session per day should be enough for your cat. Encouraging them to chase toys, play with paper bags or chase laser lights will entertain your feline and keep them in shape. Cats are also climbers, so owning a cat tree or cat condo is a great way to keep them moving.<\/p>\n<p>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mystart.com\/?p=17609&amp;preview=true\">WHY YOUR CAT MAKES YOU HAPPIER<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17687 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mystart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_119044849.jpg\" alt=\"Cat playing with a red yarn\" width=\"3524\" height=\"2582\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Train your cat<\/h2>\n<p>Mostly the most difficult option, but training your cat to perform tricks is a great way to keep them in shape. A few examples of cat training could include teaching your cat to run to you from across the house or teach him to climb its tree when you shake a box of treats. The possibilities are infinite, and the more fun and engaging you are, the more inclined your cat will be to exercise.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17662 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mystart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/shutterstock_508188007.jpg\" alt=\"Cat looking in shape\" width=\"5594\" height=\"4245\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"bluebutton\" href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/mystart-wallpapers-new-ta\/ldboileedlgigndmnnnkijkeihkeegbb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"bbtext\">Install MyStart Theme for Google Chrome<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Install MyStart Theme for Google Chrome When it comes to keeping your cat in shape, the task might seem a little more complicated than when it comes to dogs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17660,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[777,356,35,68,80,56,422,58,1442,60,166,1325,1443,57,41,1382],"class_list":["post-17656","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animals","tag-article","tag-best-friend","tag-cats","tag-chrome-extension","tag-companion","tag-cute","tag-feline","tag-fluffy","tag-indoor","tag-mystart","tag-pet","tag-play","tag-shape","tag-small","tag-tips","tag-toy"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Ideas To Keep Your Cat In Shape - MyStart<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out different ways to keep your cat in shape. 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