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How to keep my cat busy when I'm busy and toys aren't working?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 8.81 lbs

These days I have been really busy with school. I love playing with my cat but there are days when I forget to play with her because of my busy schedule. Are there other options to keep my cat busy? We always leave the curtains open so she can look outside and we leave some cat toys around but she doesn't seem to be interested in those.

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 25th, 2019

Hello, thank you for your question about Bijou. It sounds like you are doing a great job of providing enrichment for her. Having access to toys and the chance to look out the window are some of the best ways to entertain cats. You could try providing her with a cat tower so that she has a place to climb/hide if she would like. Cats often will only utilize these things occasionally, if at all. If Bijou is bored or needs something to do she will use them! Hope this helps!

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