{"id":5675,"date":"2022-08-22T03:46:46","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T11:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/?p=5675"},"modified":"2022-08-22T03:46:46","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T11:46:46","slug":"meowy-monday-when-your-cat-needs-more-attention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/?p=5675","title":{"rendered":"Meowy Monday \u2013 When Your Cat Needs More Attention"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"We\u2019ve decided that Olivia is mourning the loss of Sophie\u2019s presence in our house. The signs seem to indicate that Olivia misses Sophie and we agree that she seems depressed at times. So we\u2019ve increased our time with her in play and general attention. We\u2019re offering more enrichment to keep her mind and body active, and we\u2019re distracting her with activities when she seems to be bored or wants to hide and sleep too\"\" much.<\/p>\n

We might lift the blinds and open a window where she can sit safely and watch birds or people walking past. She gets real excited when a big truck rumbles past the house or a cat ambles through the yard.<\/p>\n

\"\"We put treats among her toys to give her a challenge with a reward. We have brought out toys she hasn\u2019t seen in a while, and we\u2019re creating new games and new ways to play with some of those toys. We also lay her cat tree on the side occasionally, to give her something different to think about and explore. Is it working? It seems to be. It\u2019s\"\" wonderful to watch her express so much joy when she gets involved in a game with us or just independent play.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m also taking more time with her\u2014talking to her (she loves to talk back), petting her, massaging her, giving her chin and cheek and neck scratches. And she gets catnip treats, which she enjoys.<\/p>\n

I believe our efforts are helping Olivia and this is an enjoyable practice for us, as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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