Is this engaging for older cats? My two cats are nine years old and could use more exercise and mental stimulation while I'm at work.
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My 2 year old Siamese would not use it. I was very disappointed as he LOVES balls (nerf like for cats that you get at Petsmart)...he looks like he is playing soccer! We thought he would love this toy, but sadly not. Good luck!
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i have 3 cats, one 8 mo, 3 yrs and 12 yrs...the older one plays with it some but not like the younger ones however i have found if you change the shape regularly they think its a new toy lol and there is renewed interest immediately
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I'm very disappointed in this product. My 4 older cats sniffed it, played with it for about 15 minutes and have never shown any interest in it at all. I've moved it around the house and they still don't have anything to do with it.
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I have a 7 year old and a 2 year old who both play with it equally. I'm not sure whether it would be engaging all day, but my cats seem to go back to it several times throughout the day. Good luck:)
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My cats are 4 years old and I had to get on the floor and show them how to push the ball around but I do notice they won't play with it unless I start to push the ball for them. My honest opionion is NO your older cats won't play with it while you are away.
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My 5 yr old outdoor tom comes in every morning for a play session and goes straight to this toy. Of my 5 cats, he's the most interested, even though he gets to hunt! However, all of my cats except the reclusive one have shown an interest in it.
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I'm pretty sure you could connect two of them. the ball doesn't stay lit until it's hit again and my cats couldn't get their paws in the holes. it might be better for kittens. their favorite toy is the cats meow, I think it's called. it has a feather that runs around the edge of a small tarp. I'd recommend it. they have same toy with other names as well.
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I have a cat that is about 10lbs. She likes to go to the very top. If my dogs chase her she'll run up to the top but shaking it. But if your cats just goes up slowly in a way they are not being chased I think it might just work. Sometimes you'll have to screw it tightly once in a while.
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I put some cat nip allll over it! I also put ours by a window, they love that! You could put their favorite toys on it too. I'm sure right now they are thinking, "what s strange plant that is", or something funny lol if they love to play like ours, the cat nip and toys should help :) if not, you haver very picky kitties! Lol!
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No, mine loved it immediately and they are OLD--19! But they have always loved running water. I suggest you turn the control that increases/decreases the water flow to make it a small trickle and see if that helps. I also suggest using filtered water (tastes and smells better to cats). Meantime, be sure they have other fresh water sources as cats can dehydrate quickly. Let me know if that helps!
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Hello! My cats don't really use it, either. So that string toy thing with the wand on the end I just use by first putting catnip in it first and then use it by just waving it around in the hole on the top or if your cat sticks his/her head in one side you can also wave it around on the other side where they can see it and they'll run over and through this crackle chute to play. My cats honestly have even tried to sleep in it. So I wouldn't worry about it too much. They'll get used to it
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Your kitty should totally enjoy being able to jump between the levels with no problem. At least you won't have to deal with the sisal rope coming off since he won't be clawing it. If he needs an incentive to get to the higher levels, try putting some catnip in the carpet.
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My 3 year old cat did not play with this as much as my 1 year old cat but he still used it. I don't know if just different personalities or age. Sometimes late at night I can hear the ball going around and around - they both play with it off and on. My cat also loves when I put ping pong balls in the empty dryer - that keeps him going for at least 30 minutes as well
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To be honest with you I never saw any difference in my cats behavior. However all cats do not react the same to stimulants. My opinion would be to give it a try as a treat for positive reinforcement when the dog is in the room.
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I've got an adult cat who used to be outdoors, and I'm harness training him just so he can go outside as he still seems interested. So if your 3 year old Persian is interested in going outside and seems to be able to learn commands, I'd say there's a decent chance; things are going better with me & the adult kitty than it did with any kittens I tried this on!
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YES my cat moves a little easier but he is old and it's always hard but this helps.
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My cats are 2 and 3. The 3 year old is a pretty big cat so he just goes from level to level. My little cat just takes a leap. The one I have is the one with the house in the middle!
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I don't think the tree alone will suffice to replace the outdoor exercise. We have a bird feeder outside the window next to the cat tree and that helps provide additional stimulation- combined with daily attention and playtime it may work.
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This would depend on how well your cat is at improvising. My cats lean on one front leg while using the other to fish out the treats. Also, I put this away when I'm not giving them treats. It has plastic prongs that stick straight up and I'm always afraid that my cats will start playing around it and fall right on those prongs. That would really hurt! So, I supervise and they love the Activity Center. If my cat had only one leg, I would probably NOT get this. But then, only you know what your cat is capable of.
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Yes they could. I highly recomend this climber. easy to assemble and the cats love it. I think a older cat could enjoy this very much.
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It's just a plastic spring and your cat pretty much just plays with it. (Of course if he/she is interested in it.) My older cat plays with it for a little while, while the kitten could care less about it. They're not heavy, but they are kind of durable. I would just go to Petco or somewhere just to buy one or two. Ten might be too much, but they were inexpensive for a cat toy so I bought it. My cats prefer mouses that jingle or a ball. I may just use a ornaments on my xmas tree. :)
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Maybe, but at 9 weeks, keeping them from jumping and climbing is hard. It's how they learn to hunt, their reason for being. It won't hurt and it might mellow him out a bit. Just don't expect him to act like an older cat that knows the rules. If it's leather furniture, there are repair kits that are miraculous. Keep his nails trimmed with an cat nail trimmer (start with removing small 1/4" amounts or he won't want to let you do it). Never hit him, and get him fixed. Enjoy your kitten--they are a non-stop entertainment machine.