Indoor Cat Exercise Ideas From a Feline Behaviorist (2026)
The Difference Between a Bored Cat and a Tired Cat Is About 15 Minutes Here’s something most cat owners figure out the hard way: a bored indoor cat and a well-exercised indoor cat are essentially different animals. The bored one knocks things off counters at 3 a.m., stress-grooms bald patches into its belly, or slowly gains weight until the vet starts using words like “hepatic lipidosis.” The exercised one sleeps through the night, has a healthy coat, and doesn’t ambush your ankles on the way to the bathroom. ...