1. Give your cat plenty of loving attention

  Some people assume that cats are self-sufficient and that they are just fine spending time on their own. But even if they don’t mind spending time by themselves, they still want you to keep them company and give them attention on a daily basis. Cuddle and snuggle with your cat every day, play with your furry friend and pet them on their favorite spots!

2. Provide plenty of entertainment

 If your indoor cat has nothing to do all day, they’re bound to get bored sooner or later. Cats love adventure and exercising their hunting instincts. Their indoor environment should be apt to tackle those interests.

There are many ways to keep your cat entertained and happy (see my list of 50 ways to entertain your). A few things you can do right away:

• Your cat should have lots of toys to play with. For example, a mouse they can carry in their mouth, catnip toys, toys that work their hunting instincts such as a wand toy they can chase around. If you’re not around much to play with them, use automatic cattoys
  they can play with by themselves. Or you can make some of these simple DIY cat toys!
• Take the time to play with your cat. Use toys and try different games such as chasing the laser pointer or the ping pong ball in a bathtub.
• Set up an indoor playground where they can jump, climb, and play.
• Keep it interesting – buy or make new cat toys from time to time, hide the old ones so they don’t get bored with the same toys. After a while, bring back the hidden toys again and hide the toys your cat has been using. This way, the old toys will seem like new, exciting toys.

4. Grow cat grass for them to nibble

  It’s natural for cats to nibble on the grass when they live outdoors. Why not make it possible for indoor cats too? Many plants you can grow indoors are beneficial for a cat’s health. Some plants you can grow for your kitty are:

• catnip
• cat thyme
• valerian
• licorice root
• wheatgrass
• lemongrass
• rosemary
• thyme

It doesn’t take long to grow a kitty garden. Your feline will enjoy the green blades in only a week after you plant them. If you’re new to gardening, you can start with a simple cat grass growing kit that has all the instructions. It can’t get any easier than that!

5. Challenge your cat

 Being fed the same food at the same time has its benefits but it is also unchallenging and boring. This is especially true for felines wired to hunt for their food and use their hunting instincts. Instead of simply feeding your cat as you always do, provide mental stimulation and encourage your cat to work for food to spice things up. Use puzzle feeders and food dispenser toys to challenge your furry kids and let them exercise their mental cells to get their delicious reward.