Unleash the inner hunter: Why your cat needs enrichment and how to provide it

As a devoted pet parent, you probably spend a lot of time making sure your cat is well-fed, comfortable and loved. You provide cozy beds, fresh water and plenty of petting sessions. But have you considered what's going on inside their minds? Beyond the purrs and cuddles, your feline friend is a finely tuned predator with instincts that go back thousands of years. While they may be lounging on your sofa, their minds are wired for the hunt, driven by an innate predatory sequence of locating, capturing, killing, preparing and eating their prey.

Ignoring these instincts can lead to a bored, stressed or even destructive cat. This is where enrichment comes in—a term that simply means providing mental and physical stimulation to keep your cat's brain engaged and their body active. Enrichment isn't just a luxury; it's a fundamental part of their well-being. It's about feeding their natural need to hunt, stalk and capture, and giving them an outlet for those powerful predator instincts, even for indoor cats who are well-fed and safe.