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<\/p>\nPlaytime makes up a huge portion of a cat\u2019s life and playing with your cat strengthens your bond, helps disperse aggression, reduces fear, builds trust and confidence in shy cats and corrects inappropriate biting and scratching.<\/p>\n
By setting aside playtime, you will provide exercise for both the mind and body of your cat. Cats have big personalities and their play style can be very different from one another.<\/p>\n
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Below is an overview of the four play patterns for cats. Which of these does your kitty express the most?<\/p>\n
SWAT<\/strong><\/p>\n If your cat loves running around and chasing things, then your cat engages in swat play. Small toys that move easily such as Hartz\u00ae Just For Cats\u2122 Midnight Crazies\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0will surely stimulate your cat\u2019s curiosity and activity.<\/p>\n HUNT<\/strong><\/p>\n \n INTERACT<\/strong><\/p>\n \n OTHER<\/strong><\/p>\n If none of the above play styles sound like your furry feline, then it\u2019s likely they prefer good old catnip<\/a> or toys with scratch benefits<\/a> to unleash their natural tendencies.<\/p>\n It is a proven fact that carnivores are among the most intelligent and sociable of all mammals. Theory has it that playing provides a framework for developing survival skills beyond predatory instincts. Other animals joining cats in the playful category include dogs, apes, monkeys, and dolphins.<\/p>\n So, what are you waiting for? It\u2019s playtime!<\/p>\n\n\t\t \n \n\t\tCats are true carnivores; most of their games center on hunting. Rabbit, Bird, Fish, and Mouse are the four major games that cats play<\/a>, and their mothers teach them these skills as kittens. Hunt toys like Hartz\u00ae Just For Cats\u2122 5 Pack Mini Mice\u2122 combined with catnip will bring out instincts in your cat that will keep your kitty hunting for hours. <\/div>\n\t \n \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tView Product<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t \n \n\t\tIf your cat likes playing with others, toys like Hartz\u00ae Gone Fishin'\u2122<\/strong> will provide hours of fun and interactivity for you and your cat. Playing interactively with your cat can be a great bonding experience and is an effective way to build trust. <\/div>\n\t \n \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tView Product<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t\n