My 11-month-old cat is lazy. How can I get him to play more?

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Mars is about 13(ish) pounds and the vet said he's most likely a Maine coon mix and he's a male, with a (biggg) pouch. He was a playful cat when I got him at 4 months. Now at 11 months he'll play for a minute or two and then stare at me like, "what are you doing?" The most excerise I see him do is jump to this spot on the wall and touch it with his paws after staring at it. He sleeps a lot and I know that's a cat thing, but should he want to play more? Should I try something new? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 10 months and 20 days old | 13 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Oh he is a gorgeous big boy! But it's good to want to encourage Mars to play more. House cats tend to have weight problems and exercise is great. Try to find something that stimulates him. Will he chase a laser dot or does he like feather toys. Some cats will learn to play fetch with foil ball cat toys. Experiment to see what catches Mars' attention and get him to play with you. One other thought of he's overweight. Canned cat food may be better overall than dry kibble. Talk to you vet about the best diet for him to be on to prevent weight gain. Good luck and have fun!

My 11-month-old cat is lazy. How can I get him to play more?

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