She loves me to turn on the sink faucet and she'll watch it for a long time, poking at the stream or just watching the swirl it makes in sink.
But I'm afraid the landlord might start complaining.
How else can I keep her occupied?
2007-12-08 18:59:03 · 9 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
Tactile toys - toys she had feel and bite and watch move about. Tinsel and feathers on a stick.. one of those cool fiber optic wands. That's cute about the water, though :)
2007-12-08 19:06:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she likes running water, you could consider a kitty fountain. The only drawback to those is that you must keep them meticulously clean (bleach them periodically). I would also recommend other visual (e.g., peacock feathers) and tactile toys (catnip socks/mice, the gizmos that have a ball trapped inside of a plastic "donut," etc.). With a feather or other "teaser" toy (beam of a flashlight might be tried, too), you obviously have to be there, but you should be able to give her a good 20-30 minutes of intense interactive play, then leave her with the other toys and fountain when you're gone. I've had deaf cats and they can be wonderful pets. Except for keeping them strictly indoors and a few other accommodations, they're not that much different than a hearing cat. Good luck to you!
2007-12-08 20:02:42 · answer #2 · answered by ScienceMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure she has lots of toys she can play with by herself. You can get a package of furry mice with catnip inside. They are made of either rabbit fur scraps or fleece or woven fabric and are pretty cheap. The golf practice balls with all the holes are great toys, as are ping pong balls. She'll probably sleep a lot so you can play with her when you get home. Get some kitty teases so she can get a lot of exercise running after them and jumping. That way you can enjoy your cat and your cat can entertain you while she gets good exercise.
Cats also love cardboard boxes and big paper bags, so these are renewable toys -- when they get too beat up and tacky you can toss it and use a new one. To make it interesting I always tear a hole in the corner at the bottom of the bag or make a hole in the side of the box. Cats also like to look outside, so make sure she has access to a window. Cats are usually very good at entertaining themselves. If they get bored, they just take a nap.
2007-12-08 19:49:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about getting objects that have lots of lights that can project on the walls and floors? Cats love to follow moving lights and they go nuts when someone shines a light or a laser pointer on the wall.
2007-12-08 19:22:51 · answer #4 · answered by RoVale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her a cat/kitten. I got mine a cat and after about a mo & 1/2, they play together constantly. I hold both of them a lot and scratch them. My new cat is perfect - she's not interested in me all that much so that my 1st cat isn't jealous but she loves to play with cat #1. Both are sweet cats.
2007-12-08 19:12:26 · answer #5 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can purchase a ''water fountain'' water bowl for her, where the water is constantly flowing.
You can also purchase ''decorative'' water fountains that circulate the same water over & over again, but is about the same level of entertainment as a running faucet.
2007-12-08 19:14:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat your cat like a normal cat. He is deaf not stupid. Just buy it toys to play or another cat if you can afford 2. I have met several deaf cats, and when treated normal, they act normal.
2007-12-08 23:45:04 · answer #7 · answered by bjsuno 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of toys. She'll find one she likes. Try pingpong balls, or a blanket another animal has slept on. Keep her stimulated.
2007-12-08 19:08:36 · answer #8 · answered by Goonhilda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I agree with Judith..
2007-12-08 19:23:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋