26/11/2024
Wet, cold and miserable!
Whilst some dogs will go out for their walk rain or shine, we understand that winter can bring more challenges to getting outside - slippery surfaces, cold and dark weather and less daylight hours can make us feel a bit glum.
Cats might also be less inclined to adventure now the weather has turned glum.
But, without exercise and mental stimulation, some pets might become bored, starting to show behavioural issues because of frustration - remember how it felt in lockdown when you could only go out once a day? 🤯🫥
Boredom Bust those days you're inside by:
✅ Engaging in enrichment feeding. To be frank, this is something we would LOVE to see happy no matter the weather. Feeding many animals by using mental and physical stimulation can slow down eating, help with satiety and keep them physically and mentally engaged for longer.
✅ Try puzzle feeders, toys you can stuff with some food, snuffle mats and licki mats and bowls. Remember to work out your pets calorific need and do not over feed treats during winter to avoid obesity.
✅ Training. It's never too late to work on old and new tricks. Get out the positive training advice and get learning new things.
✅ Physiotherapy. We all like to do a bit of exercise. Some passive physiotherapy exercises can be taught and used in training to keep those muscles active and strong.
✅ Play! Don't underestimate the power of play. It gives great pleasure to both you and your pet to bond in a game.
What do you do to 'boredom bust' if your pet is kept inside because of weather or health?
