Indoor Enrichment for Pets in Winter

When bad weather strikes and your pet is cooped up indoors, turn to indoor enrichment activities. Try the following activities to prevent cabin fever from setting in during foul weather.

#1: Play a game of hide-and-seek

Hide-and-seek is a fun way to embrace your inner child and get your pet up and moving. If your pet is not really interested in searching for you, hide strongly scented pet treats instead.

#2: Treat your pet to a food puzzle

Eating from a food bowl gets boring, especially for cats, who are natural-born predators. Give your furry pal the gift of an exciting mealtime by treating them to a food puzzle. Create your own food puzzle from cardboard tubes and boxes, muffin tins, tennis balls, or fleece fabric strips.

#3: Teach your pet a new trick

Trick-training is a fantastic way to coax your pet into being active in the dead of winter. Brush up on old favorites, or learn new skills that can be handy for wintertime.

Keep an eye on your pet's weight by scheduling a wellness exam with our team.