{"id":20807,"date":"2026-08-17T19:38:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T19:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/?p=20787"},"modified":"2026-08-17T19:38:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T19:38:43","slug":"how-to-prevent-pet-boredom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/pet-parenting\/how-to-prevent-pet-boredom\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW DO I KEEP MY DOG OR CAT ENTERTAINED WHILE I\u2019M BUSY?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"20807\" class=\"elementor elementor-20807\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de86dfd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"de86dfd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a851111 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a851111\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You&#8217;re\u00a0settling into your workday when you suddenly feel a nose nudging your arm or hear an impatient meow from across the room. Your dog wants to play. Your cat is knocking pens off your desk. Sound familiar?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dogs and cats can get bored when they\u00a0don&#8217;t\u00a0have enough mental stimulation or physical activity. A bored pet may bark, meow, chew,\u00a0scratch\u00a0or constantly seek your attention. The good news? A few simple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42856\">enrichment activities<\/a> can help keep your dog or cat occupied while\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0working, running\u00a0errands\u00a0or checking things off your to-do list.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below, our pet experts share easy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42856\">boredom busters<\/a> to help keep your pet mentally engaged,\u00a0active\u00a0and content throughout the day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Need a quick answer? Skip ahead to our\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask an Expert: Pet Boredom Busters FAQs<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at the end of this article.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63dad62 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"63dad62\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c295d41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c295d41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201cHOW DO I KNOW IF MY DOG OR CAT IS BORED?\u201d <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc8a73e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dc8a73e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a988c32 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a988c32\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff7f203 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff7f203\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Signs your dog or cat may be bored include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Excessive barking or meowing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chewing furniture or household items<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scratching where they\u00a0shouldn&#8217;t<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pacing around the house<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following you from room to room<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digging<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Knocking things off tables or shelves<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Overgrooming<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trouble settling down<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48f52e7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48f52e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dac975 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8dac975\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/iStock-2217466254.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2700e18 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2700e18\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2c52f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2c52f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW204736437 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204736437 BCX0\">If these behaviors sound familiar, use the guide below to match your pet&#8217;s behavior with a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42856\">enrichment idea<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW204736437 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba52480 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ba52480\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a12557b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a12557b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chart-scaled.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be23094 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"be23094\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-915be4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"915be4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201cWHAT ARE THE BEST TOYS TO KEEP DOGS AND CATS ENTERTAINED?\u201d <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a68eef1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a68eef1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb5a199 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb5a199\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42856|44016\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Interactive toys<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are\u00a0one of the easiest ways to fight pet boredom. Toys like\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=puzzle&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">puzzle feeders<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=forage&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">snuffle mats<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/104\/treat-dispensing-toys?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">treat-dispensing toys<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0encourage your dog or cat to solve problems while earning rewards, providing valuable mental stimulation and encouraging independent play.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Giving your pet a fun challenge helps satisfy natural instincts, builds confidence and uses mental energy \u2013 which can leave them just as satisfied as physical exercise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1fe7ae e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c1fe7ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa9c612 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aa9c612\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-112864e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"112864e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enrichment ideas for dogs:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Puzzle toys<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Snuffle mats<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Treat-dispensing toys<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plush toys<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tug toys<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fetch toys<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/27\/dog-toys?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shop dog enrichment<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-119fc2f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"119fc2f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b457ab6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b457ab6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enrichment ideas for cats:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wand toys<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Puzzle toys<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interactive toys<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cat tunnels<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/103\/cat-toys?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shop cat enrichment<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d425f6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0d425f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b420784 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b420784\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun Highlight MacChromeBold SCXW115697871 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115697871 BCX0\">SAFETY TIP:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW115697871 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115697871 BCX0\">Choose toys that match your pet&#8217;s age,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115697871 BCX0\">size<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115697871 BCX0\">\u00a0and chewing habits, and replace any toys that become worn or damaged.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW115697871 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c20ae2f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c20ae2f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7ebb5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7ebb5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201cDO CHEWS HELP KEEP DOGS AND CATS BUSY?\u201d <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c39cf24 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c39cf24\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e97437f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e97437f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Absolutely.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chewing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is a natural behavior that helps pets stay occupied while supporting their overall well-being.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42889\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Long-lasting chews<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can help reduce boredom, encourage relaxation, redirect unwanted\u00a0behaviors\u00a0and even support dental health. Be sure to choose a chew\u00a0that&#8217;s\u00a0appropriate for\u00a0your pet&#8217;s size,\u00a0age\u00a0and chewing style. Our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/content\/chews\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pet Chew Guide<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can help you find the perfect pick.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-561118f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"561118f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb6c46a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb6c46a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201cDO LICK MATS AND FROZEN TREATS HELP WITH PET BOREDOM?\u201d <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-713e32c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"713e32c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8ed086 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8ed086\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=lick%20mat&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lick mats<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and frozen\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42856|44016\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">enrichment toys<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are excellent ways to keep pets entertained. The repetitive licking motion can promote relaxation by releasing feel-good endorphins while giving your dog or cat a rewarding activity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fill a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=woof%20pupsicle&amp;so=0&amp;page=1&amp;af=42908\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Woof Pupsicle<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/448\/kong?&amp;so=0&amp;page=1&amp;af=42916\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">KONG<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=west%20paw%20toppl&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Toppl<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=lick%20mat&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">lick mat<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42911\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">wet food<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42901|43842\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">bone broth<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or a pet-safe\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/726\/woof?&amp;so=0&amp;page=1&amp;af=42859\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">treat mix<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0then freeze it before serving. Depending on the recipe, your pet may stay happily occupied for 20 minutes or longer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02ac019 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"02ac019\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df5c86c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df5c86c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun Highlight MacChromeBold SCXW50712803 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50712803 BCX0\">SAFETY TIP:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW50712803 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50712803 BCX0\">Always supervise your pet when\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50712803 BCX0\">they&#8217;re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50712803 BCX0\">\u00a0enjoying chews, frozen enrichment\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50712803 BCX0\">toys<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50712803 BCX0\">\u00a0or interactive play.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW50712803 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e442907 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e442907\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae1ff12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae1ff12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201cCAN TRAINING HELP PREVENT BOREDOM IN DOGS?\u201d <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c236ea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1c236ea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f441c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f441c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes. Mental exercise is just as important as physical activity for many dogs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even a short 10-minute training session can challenge your dog&#8217;s brain, build\u00a0confidence\u00a0and help burn excess energy. If you have a few minutes between meetings or errands, grab some\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/29\/dog-treats-chews?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=43800\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">training treats<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and practice a favorite cue or introduce a fun new trick.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-352d994 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"352d994\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6eb903 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6eb903\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201cDOES EXERCISE HELP PREVENT PET BOREDOM?\u201d <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30b7f74 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"30b7f74\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90ce3a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90ce3a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Daily activity plays\u00a0an important role\u00a0in preventing boredom for both dogs and cats.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For dogs,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/89\/dog-leashes-collars-harnesses?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">walks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/69\/fetch-toys?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">fetch<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and active play help burn energy while providing mental stimulation. Indoor cats benefit from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=cat%20furniture&amp;so=0&amp;page=1&amp;af=17246|17618\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">climbing\u00a0furniture<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">interactive\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/p\/8668\/from-the-field-freddys-feather-wand-cat-toy\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">wand\u00a0toys<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/p\/27170\/catit-laser-mouse-interactive-cat-toy\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">laser play<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(followed by a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/28\/cat-treats?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">treat<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/103\/cat-toys?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">toy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to complete the\u00a0hunt),\u00a0giving them healthy outlets for their natural instincts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b756964 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b756964\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95e9b9a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"95e9b9a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f94b21f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f94b21f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/iStock-105867148-3.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3090de2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3090de2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c5d175 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0c5d175\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4d2fad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b4d2fad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201cCAN CALMING SUPPLEMENTS HELP DOGS AND CATS RELAX?\u201d <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d367f3d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d367f3d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf040f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf040f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sometimes boredom\u00a0isn&#8217;t\u00a0the whole story. If your dog or cat has trouble settling down, anxiety may also be contributing to their behavior.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Natural\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42910|41859\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">calming supplements<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0containing ingredients like melatonin, chamomile, L-theanine or CBD may help promote relaxation. Not sure which\u00a0option\u00a0is best for your pet? Our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/content\/pet-supplements\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pet Supplement Guide<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can help you choose the right product for your best friend.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acd1df5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"acd1df5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6236a97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6236a97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201cHOW DO I KEEP MY CAT ENTERTAINED INDOORS?\u201d <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bc223e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3bc223e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1ea5d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1ea5d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Indoor cats need enrichment just as much as dogs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your cat is scratching furniture, batting objects off counters or demanding constant attention, try offering activities that encourage natural feline behaviors.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/103\/cat-toys?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Interactive toys<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=cat%20scratcher&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cat scratchers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=cat%20furniture&amp;so=0&amp;page=1&amp;af=17246|17618\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">climbing furniture<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and cozy\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">window perches<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0all provide opportunities to climb, scratch, stalk, explore and\u00a0observe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether your pet enj<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oys\u00a0chewing, solving\u00a0puzzles, licking\u00a0frozen treats,\u00a0climbing\u00a0or lea<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rning new skills, enrichment helps support both their physical and mental well-being. Visit\u00a0your\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stores.krisers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">local pet experts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to find\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42908\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">toys<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42889\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">chews<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42909\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">treats<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42910|41859\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">calming solutions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for your dog or cat \u2013 and\u00a0don&#8217;t\u00a0be afraid to ask us anything about keeping your pet healthy,\u00a0happy\u00a0and entertained.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3561f75 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3561f75\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7bbf8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7bbf8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ASK AN EXPERT: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<br>ABOUT PET BOREDOM BUSTERS <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8a49e5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f8a49e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cdb092 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8cdb092\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-241bbbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"241bbbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun Highlight MacChromeBold SCXW19613095 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19613095 BCX0\">How can I keep my dog entertained while\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19613095 BCX0\">I&#8217;m<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19613095 BCX0\">\u00a0working from home?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW19613095 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW27943527 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27943527 BCX0\">Give your dog independent activities like\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW27943527 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=puzzle&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW27943527 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27943527 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">puzzle toys<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW27943527 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27943527 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW27943527 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=lick%20mat&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW27943527 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27943527 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">frozen lick mats<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW27943527 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27943527 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW27943527 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/104\/treat-dispensing-toys?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW27943527 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27943527 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">treat-dispensing toys<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW27943527 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27943527 BCX0\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW27943527 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW27943527 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27943527 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">long-lasting chews<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW27943527 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27943527 BCX0\">. A walk or quick training session before you start work can also help reduce boredom throughout the day.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW27943527 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed930f3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed930f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-864791c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"864791c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How do I keep my cat entertained while\u00a0I&#8217;m\u00a0busy?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW17743279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17743279 BCX0\">Keep your indoor cat engaged with\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW17743279 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/103\/cat-toys?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW17743279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17743279 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">interactive toys<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW17743279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17743279 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW17743279 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=lick%20mat&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW17743279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17743279 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">food puzzles<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW17743279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17743279 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW17743279 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=cat%20tunnel&amp;so=0&amp;page=1&amp;af=42908\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW17743279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17743279 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">cat tunnels<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW17743279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17743279 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW17743279 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/p\/9723\/trixie-winnie-scratching-post-with-brush-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW17743279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17743279 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">scratching\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17743279 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">posts<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW17743279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17743279 BCX0\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW17743279 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=cat%20furniture&amp;so=0&amp;page=1&amp;af=17246|17618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW17743279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17743279 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">climbing\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17743279 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">furniture<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW17743279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17743279 BCX0\">. Rotating toys every few days can help\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17743279 BCX0\">maintain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17743279 BCX0\">\u00a0your cat&#8217;s interest.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW17743279 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-881877d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"881877d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50e03de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50e03de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What are the best interactive toys for bored dogs and cats?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/search?q=puzzle&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW130962422 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=puzzle&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW130962422 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130962422 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Puzzle feeders<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW130962422 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130962422 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW130962422 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=forage&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW130962422 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130962422 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">snuffle mats<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW130962422 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130962422 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW130962422 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/448\/kong?&amp;so=0&amp;page=1&amp;af=42916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW130962422 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130962422 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">KONG toys<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW130962422 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130962422 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW130962422 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=west%20paw%20toppl&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW130962422 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130962422 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Toppl toys<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW130962422 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130962422 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW130962422 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=lick%20mat&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW130962422 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130962422 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">lick mats<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW130962422 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130962422 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW130962422 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/104\/treat-dispensing-toys?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW130962422 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130962422 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">treat-dispensing toys<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW130962422 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130962422 BCX0\">\u00a0and interactive\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW130962422 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/p\/8668\/from-the-field-freddys-feather-wand-cat-toy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW130962422 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130962422 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">wand toys<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW130962422 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130962422 BCX0\">\u00a0all provide excellent mental enrichment for dogs and cats.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW130962422 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4276664 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4276664\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a1da1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a1da1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How much playtime do dogs and cats need each day?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW156829288 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156829288 BCX0\">Most dogs benefit from 30-60 minutes of daily activity, while cats typically enjoy several shorter play sessions\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW156829288 BCX0\">spread<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156829288 BCX0\">\u00a0throughout the day.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW156829288 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecc0ef2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ecc0ef2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e8ab89 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8e8ab89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1a4286 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1a4286\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are lick mats and frozen treats good for dogs and cats?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW76576182 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76576182 BCX0\">Yes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76576182 BCX0\">!<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76576182 BCX0\">\u00a0Frozen\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW76576182 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42856|44016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW76576182 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76576182 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">enrichment toys<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW76576182 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76576182 BCX0\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW76576182 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/search?q=lick%20mat&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW76576182 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76576182 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">lick mats<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW76576182 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76576182 BCX0\">\u00a0provide mental stimulation while encouraging calming licking behavior. Try freezing\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW76576182 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42911\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW76576182 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76576182 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">wet food<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW76576182 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76576182 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW76576182 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42901|43842\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW76576182 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76576182 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">bone\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76576182 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">broth<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW76576182 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76576182 BCX0\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW76576182 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/726\/woof?&amp;so=0&amp;page=1&amp;af=42859\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW76576182 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76576182 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">pet-safe treats<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW76576182 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76576182 BCX0\">\u00a0to make the activity last longer.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW76576182 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54f9446 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"54f9446\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e1ddc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e1ddc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why is mental enrichment important for pets?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW197522657 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197522657 BCX0\">Mental enrichment helps prevent boredom, supports natural\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW197522657 BCX0\">instincts<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197522657 BCX0\">\u00a0and can reduce unwanted behaviors like chewing,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW197522657 BCX0\">scratching<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197522657 BCX0\">\u00a0or excessive vocalizing. Pairing enrichment with regular exercise helps keep pets healthy and engaged.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW197522657 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0523ad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b0523ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e59d70d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e59d70d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can boredom cause destructive behavior in dogs and cats?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW99393282 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99393282 BCX0\">Yes \u2013 pets who\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99393282 BCX0\">don&#8217;t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99393282 BCX0\"> receive enough physical or mental stimulation may chew, scratch, bark, meow, pace or knock objects over. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99393282 BCX0\">Enrichment<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99393282 BCX0\">\u00a0activities<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99393282 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW99393282 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42856|44016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW99393282 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99393282 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">interactive toys<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW99393282 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99393282 BCX0\">\u00a0and regular exercise can help redirect these behaviors.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW99393282 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1eb8db e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b1eb8db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cc7418 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cc7418\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When should I worry that my pet&#8217;s boredom is something else?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW223632414 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223632414 BCX0\">If unwanted behaviors continue even after increasing enrichment,&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223632414 BCX0\">exercise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223632414 BCX0\">&nbsp;and playtime, schedule a visit with your vet. Persistent changes in behavior may&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223632414 BCX0\">indicate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223632414 BCX0\">&nbsp;anxiety or an underlying medical condition.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;re\u00a0settling into your workday when you suddenly feel a nose nudging your arm or hear an impatient meow from across the room. Your dog wants to play. Your cat is knocking pens off your desk. Sound familiar? Dogs and cats can get bored when they\u00a0don&#8217;t\u00a0have enough mental stimulation or physical activity. A bored pet may [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":20813,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[60],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20807","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pet-parenting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20807","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20807"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20807\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20829,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20807\/revisions\/20829"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20813"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20807"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20807"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20807"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}