5 Indoor Games to Stop Your Cat From Getting Bored

Got a house cat who’s starting to climb the curtains? Try these five boredom-busters:

• Food Puzzles: Hide treats in an easy puzzle box. Your cat gets a mental workout while sniffing out rewards.

• Chase the Dot: Use a laser pointer or phone app to project moving dots on the floor (just end with a real toy catch!).

• DIY Box Fort: Stack a few cardboard boxes with hidden openings. Most cats can’t resist jumping in and out—or napping inside.

• Feather Wand Play: Move a feather toy like ‘prey’ for a few minutes twice a day. Random movements work best!

• Nature Videos: Short on time? Many cats watch birds or squirrels on YouTube (set up a safe screen area).

Rotate games every week and notice which ones your cat prefers. A little imagination = a happy indoor explorer!