Exercising

[Desi Mom]

My 10-year old had to wear a cone and was kept on restricted movement of 2 1/2 months, so she naturally got very lazy. Now that she is on the road to recovery, I am trying to get her moving more, which would not only help with her healing, but also with her glucose level. It is frustrating trying to get her to exercise though, especially with the heat of this summer. I bought her some new toys, which she has shown very little interest in. She has never been food motivated, so offering her treats to run up the stairs doesn't work either. The only thing she goes for is cat nip. Cat nip toys don't really get her exercising though, she just rolls around and rubs and licks them. Often times, when I go upstairs, I now grab her and carry her up, so at the very least she has to run down the stairs again. How do you get your kitties to exercise?

 

[Dyana]

I used to take my cat out for long walks on a harness and leash.

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

Have you tried something like "Da Bird"? It's a wand toy. My China couldn't have cared less about toys (and I have the box of un-used toys to prove it) but she couldn't resist Da Bird. Something about the movement and the sound it made got her attention fast!

 

[Sarah&Soph]

Have you tried any kind of string toys? Out of all the toys I’ve bought my cat, her favorites are a broken wand toy that’s now just a piece of string attached to a stick, and a shoelace lol

 

[Desi Mom]

I used to take my cat out for long walks on a harness and leash.

I have been taking her outside later in the evenings because it is too hot during the day right now. I carry her a ways away from our patio and make her walk back or encourage her to run more. Last night she actually trotted the whole way back. I was so happy! I can't wait for cooler weather. She doesn't like this 90 - 100 degree stuff (neither do I).

 

[Desi Mom]

Have you tried something like "Da Bird"? It's a wand toy. My China couldn't have cared less about toys (and I have the box of un-used toys to prove it) but she couldn't resist Da Bird. Something about the movement and the sound it made got her attention fast!

I have "Da Bird" and she used to love it. I used it too much though and she got sick of it. Same with the laser pointer, which was another of her favorites at one point and now she ignores.

 

[Desi Mom]

Have you tried any kind of string toys? Out of all the toys I’ve bought my cat, her favorites are a broken wand toy that’s now just a piece of string attached to a stick, and a shoelace lol

She has a gold string that we used to play with a lot a couple years ago. I will have to dig that back out and see if she will play with that again. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[Noah & me (GA)]

@Dyana Happy Birthday! You didn't think you could slip this one by us did you?
There's a mint on your pillow, at least I think it was a mint. They're round, soft and kind of like chocolate right?
Much love from all your friends.

 

[Dyana]

@Dyana Happy Birthday! You didn't think you could slip this one by us did you?
There's a mint on your pillow, at least I think it was a mint. They're round, soft and kind of like chocolate right?
Much love from all your friends.

Thank you, Dickson!! Your happy birthday wish means to me, more than you know.
I would love a mint covered with dark chocolate , <3 and a piece of cheese cake
..

 

[Noah & me (GA)]

When Cynthia first met me I weighed 75 pounds more than now. One summer I developed a hiatal hernia and while on the surgery waiting list I lost 75 pounds. Along with my neurological stuff my metabolism has never been the same. I could scarf down an entire cheese cake and not gain a gram.
One day I'll have to make a Julia Child cheesecake, 1/2 cup butter (better round that off to the nearest pound) and 24 ounces of cream cheese.
What's that rule? Never date a guy whose butt is smaller than your own. Sorry Cynthia, could you pass the Crisco please, this doughnut is a bit dry.
Nutella is the one thing that makes me gag and they have some clever advertising. Look at that happy healthy family spreading Nutella on everything!
Nutella has 25% more sugar than an average cake frosting. That's really disgusting.