Mary Allen
As extremely sensual animals, cats are actually prone to depression in winter. The long nights, the gray days without color and noise make her tired. You must do something about this.
Vernacular always contains a grain of truth. That’s why it’s basically true that no cat can be lured out from behind the stove in winter. She lengthens her sleep phases as the days get shorter and, if hunger doesn’t force her to act, she manages to rest for a good 22 hours. In order not to starve, wild cats have to go out into the winter air to hunt, despite the mud, wet, cold and gray haze. Well-groomed cats are full and prefer to dream of exciting forays by the fireplace.
Bored Sleepyhead Instead Of A Playful Kitten
That’s not healthy. The muscles break down, but the fat layer swells – the body stores for times of need. The senses go limp, there is nothing exciting to see, hear or smell. A bright, playful velvet paw becomes a bored sleepyhead who at most blinks at you and then curls up again. Do something about it, ideally with an exciting, interactive game: pen rods, paper balls and the like can work wonders.
Fresh Air Makes You Awake
Open the windows and create a draft – a cat is not that sensitive. Once she’s yawned, stretched, and recovered from her amazement, play a muscle-building catch-and-jump game for a good ten minutes. It will take a few minutes for Mieze to join in, but then all of a sudden she can’t be stopped, which is good!
And Now Awaken Your Senses
A carillon, a brightly colored, interestingly scented bouquet of herbs, a soft pillow of spices, an indoor fountain that gurgles and also provides humidity make every kitty lively – not just at the moment, but for the whole winter.