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Workouts

Healthy cats who spend a lot of time outdoors will get plenty of exercise by hunting, playing and exploring. Overweight and indoor cats on the other hand, often suffer from lack of exercise. But exercising your cat is not difficult, and as well as helping her to lose weight, it makes a big difference to her overall health and happiness.

Workout exercise tips

Power walking - try taking your cat out for a walk on a harness. Cat harnesses are available from your pet shop. While you're out, encourage your cat to jump and play using natural 'toys' like piles of leaves

Toys - homemade or pet shop toys help to encourage your cat to get moving

'Catch the Light' - shine a white light torch on the walls and let your cat play (do not use a red light laser as it can damage your cat's eyes)

'Boxing' - let your cat play in a box or paper bag

'Hunting' - put your cat's food in different places each day (including on top of tall furniture) and bring out the hunter in your cat!