Companion Animals

Indoor Cat Enrichment: Meeting Natural Needs

Indoor cats live longer but often suffer from boredom and frustration when their predatory and exploratory drives go unmet.

Key Facts

Welfare Considerations

A cat that sleeps 20 hours a day is not necessarily healthy — it may be chronically understimulated. Pica, over-grooming, aggression, and house-soiling often have enrichment deficits at their root. Addressing these through structured play and environmental complexity resolves many behavioral problems without medication.

What You Can Do