{"id":20787,"date":"2026-08-17T19:34:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T19:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cd.local\/?p=20787"},"modified":"2026-08-17T19:34:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T19:34:02","slug":"pet-boredom-busters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/pet-parenting\/pet-boredom-busters","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=\"20787\" class=\"elementor elementor-20787\" 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\">Picture this:\u00a0You\u2019re\u00a0working from home and have just clicked onto your first call of the day, when you feel a persistent nudge at your leg. \u201cGo play,\u201d you say to the wide, beseeching eyes of your dog. But alas, the nudging continues. Throughout this call, and the next, and the next\u2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your dog or cat seems bored,\u00a0they&#8217;re\u00a0not alone. Bored pets often bark, chew, scratch,\u00a0meow\u00a0or demand attention because they need more mental and physical enrichment. Fortunately, there are plenty of\u00a0easy ways\u00a0to keep your dog or cat entertained while\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0working, running\u00a0errands\u00a0or simply relaxing at home. Here are our experts&#8217; favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42856\">boredom busters<\/a> to help keep your pet happy,\u00a0engaged\u00a0and mentally stimulated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking for quick answers? Jump to our\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask\u00a0an Expert: Pet Boredom Busters FAQs<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at the end of this guide.<\/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\">Common signs that your pet is bored may 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\">Destructive chewing or scratching<\/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\">Pacing<\/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\">Following you everywhere<\/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\">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=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Knocking objects over<\/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\">Overgrooming<\/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\">Restlessness<\/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 fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/iStock-2217466254.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20788\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/iStock-2217466254.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/iStock-2217466254-217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/>\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 data-contrast=\"auto\">If you notice your pet showing any of these behaviors, check the chart below for ideas and explore the boredom-busting tips in this guide.<\/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-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\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chart-1024x652.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20792\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chart-1024x652.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chart-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chart-768x489.png 768w, https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chart-1536x977.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chart-2048x1303.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\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 class=\"Hyperlink SCXW71899090 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.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 SCXW71899090 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71899090 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Interactive toys<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW71899090 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71899090 BCX0\">\u00a0provide mental stimulation while encouraging independent play. Give your pet an engaging toy, like a\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW71899090 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/search?q=puzzle&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW71899090 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71899090 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">puzzle feeder<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW71899090 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71899090 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW71899090 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/search?q=forage&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW71899090 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71899090 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">snuffle mat<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW71899090 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71899090 BCX0\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW71899090 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/104\/treat-dispensing-toys?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW71899090 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71899090 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">treat-dispensing toy<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW71899090 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71899090 BCX0\">. By encouraging your dog or cat to use their brain to earn a tasty reward,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71899090 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71899090 BCX0\">\u00a0providing an outlet for their curiosity, helping them build confidence \u2013 and, of course, tiring them out while you enjoy a little uninterrupted time to yourself.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW71899090 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-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\"><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\"><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 SCXW163454936 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163454936 BCX0\"><strong>SAFETY TIP:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW163454936 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163454936 BCX0\">Always choose toys that are\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163454936 BCX0\">appropriate for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163454936 BCX0\">\u00a0your pet&#8217;s size,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163454936 BCX0\">age<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163454936 BCX0\">\u00a0and chewing style, and replace damaged toys as needed.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW163454936 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 class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW267222131 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267222131 BCX0\">Did you know<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW267222131 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267222131 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267222131 BCX0\">chewing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267222131 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW267222131 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267222131 BCX0\">is a natural (and healthy) behavior for both dogs and cats? In addition to fighting boredom, chewing helps relieve stress, promote relaxation, redirect destructive\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW267222131 BCX0\">behavior<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267222131 BCX0\">\u00a0and clean teeth. The right\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW267222131 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW267222131 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267222131 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">pet chew<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW267222131 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267222131 BCX0\">\u00a0can make all the difference \u2013 be sure to pick one\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267222131 BCX0\">that\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267222131 BCX0\">\u00a0the correct size and durability. Check out\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW267222131 BCX0\">our<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267222131 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW267222131 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/content\/chews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW267222131 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267222131 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Pet Chew Guide<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW267222131 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267222131 BCX0\">\u00a0to learn more.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW267222131 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-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.chuckanddons.com\/search?q=lick%20mat&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lick\u00a0mats<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0frozen\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.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\u00a0a great way\u00a0for pets to pass the time.\u00a0That&#8217;s\u00a0because\u00a0licking\u00a0releases endorphins to help them feel happy and relaxed. Plus, it usually involves\u00a0a yummy\u00a0treat.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try freezing your cat or dog\u2019s favorite\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.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.chuckanddons.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 pre-made\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/726\/woof?&amp;so=0&amp;page=1&amp;af=42859\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">treat mix<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.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.chuckanddons.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.chuckanddons.com\/search?q=lick%20mat&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">lick mat<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/search?q=west%20paw%20toppl&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Toppl<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to keep them busy and entertained for up to 20 minutes or more.<\/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 SCXW106876404 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106876404 BCX0\">SAFETY TIP:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW106876404 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106876404 BCX0\">Always keep an eye on your pet while\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106876404 BCX0\">they\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106876404 BCX0\">\u00a0chewing,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106876404 BCX0\">licking<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106876404 BCX0\">\u00a0or engaging in interactive play.<\/span><\/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 class=\"TextRun SCXW35819958 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35819958 BCX0\">Exercising your dog\u2019s brain through training can tire them out just as much as a long walk \u2013 sometimes even more. Mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise. And when it comes to training,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW35819958 BCX0\">a little goes a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35819958 BCX0\">\u00a0long way. Have 10 or 15 minutes between work calls? Grab your dog\u2019s favorite\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW35819958 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/29\/dog-treats-chews?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=43800\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW35819958 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35819958 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">training treats<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW35819958 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35819958 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35819958 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35819958 BCX0\">and teach them a new trick to burn off energy and help them relax.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW35819958 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-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 class=\"TextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\">Regular\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW161209072 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/89\/dog-leashes-collars-harnesses?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW161209072 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">walks<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\">, play sessions and games of\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW161209072 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/69\/fetch-toys?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW161209072 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">fetch<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\">\u00a0help burn off energy while reducing boredom. For indoor cats, interactive\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW161209072 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/p\/8668\/from-the-field-freddys-feather-wand-cat-toy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW161209072 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">wand toys<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW161209072 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/p\/27170\/catit-laser-mouse-interactive-cat-toy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW161209072 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">laser toys<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\">\u00a0(followed by a\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW161209072 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/28\/cat-treats?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW161209072 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">tasty reward<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\">) and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW161209072 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/search?q=cat%20furniture&amp;so=0&amp;page=1&amp;af=17246|17618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW161209072 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">climbing furniture<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161209072 BCX0\">\u00a0can encourage healthy activity.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW161209072 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-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\" width=\"534\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/iStock-105867148-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20794\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/iStock-105867148-3.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/iStock-105867148-3-192x300.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/>\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 class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW96835946 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96835946 BCX0\">For some pets, boredom\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96835946 BCX0\">isn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96835946 BCX0\">\u00a0the only thing preventing them from relaxing. If your dog or cat struggles with anxiety, try a natural\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW96835946 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42910|41859\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW96835946 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96835946 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">calming supplement<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW96835946 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96835946 BCX0\">\u00a0with ingredients like melatonin, chamomile, L-theanine and CBD to help promote relaxation. Wondering which supplement is best for your BFF? Check out\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW96835946 BCX0\">our<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96835946 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW96835946 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/content\/pet-supplements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW96835946 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96835946 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Pet Supplement Guide<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW96835946 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96835946 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW96835946 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<\/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\">As all cat parents know, dogs\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0the only ones who get bored. If your cat is scratching furniture, knocking things over or pestering you for attention, chances are\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0in need of a boredom buster. Try\u00a0an\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/103\/cat-toys?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">interactive cat toy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for mental stimulation; a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/search?q=cat%20scratcher&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cat scratcher<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to bring out their natural instincts; or a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/47\/cat-beds-blankets-furniture?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42886\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cat bed<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, where they can perch and\u00a0observe\u00a0their domain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether your pet loves solving<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0puzzles,\u00a0chewing,\u00a0licking,\u00a0climbing\u00a0or l<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">earning new tricks, the right enrichment activities can help prevent boredom and support their overall well-being. Visit\u00a0your\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stores.chuckanddons.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">local pet experts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to discover\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.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.chuckanddons.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.chuckanddons.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.chuckanddons.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\">\u00a0tailored to your dog or cat \u2013 and\u00a0don&#8217;t\u00a0hesitate to ask us anything about keeping your pet happy,\u00a0healthy\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><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How can I keep my dog entertained while\u00a0I&#8217;m\u00a0working from home?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide enrichment and keep your dog busy with\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/search?q=puzzle&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">puzzle toys<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/search?q=lick%20mat&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">lick mats<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/726\/woof?&amp;so=0&amp;page=1&amp;af=42859\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">frozen treats<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.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\">. A walk or short training session before work can also help burn energy and reduce boredom during the day.<\/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<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 data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep your indoor cat entertained with\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.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.chuckanddons.com\/search?q=lick%20mat&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">treat puzzles<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/search?q=cat%20tunnel&amp;so=0&amp;page=1&amp;af=42908\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cat tunnels<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/p\/9723\/trixie-winnie-scratching-post-with-brush-\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">scratching posts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.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\">. Rotating toys regularly helps keep playtime fresh and encourages natural hunting behaviors.<\/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<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\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Puzzle feeders<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/search?q=forage&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">snuffle mats<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.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\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/448\/kong?&amp;so=0&amp;page=1&amp;af=42916\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">KONG toys<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/search?q=lick%20mat&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">lick mats<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/search?q=west%20paw%20toppl&amp;so=0&amp;page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Toppl toys<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and interactive\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/p\/8668\/from-the-field-freddys-feather-wand-cat-toy\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">wand toys<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0provide mental stimulation while helping keep dogs and cats entertained.<\/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<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 data-contrast=\"auto\">Daily play helps prevent pet boredom and supports overall health. Most dogs need at least 30-60 minutes of activity, while cats\u00a0benefit\u00a0from several short play sessions throughout the day.<\/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-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 data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes!\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.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.chuckanddons.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\">\u00a0provide mental stimulation and\u00a0encourage\u00a0calming licking behavior. Freeze\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.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.chuckanddons.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\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/726\/woof?&amp;so=0&amp;page=1&amp;af=42859\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">pet-safe treats<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for a longer-lasting activity.<\/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<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 data-contrast=\"auto\">Enrichment helps prevent boredom, reduces unwanted\u00a0behaviors\u00a0and gives pets a healthy outlet for their natural instincts. Combining enrichment with regular exercise helps keep dogs and cats happy and engaged.<\/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<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 data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes. Bored dogs and cats may chew, scratch, bark, meow, pace or knock things over.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.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\">, exercise and enrichment activities can help redirect these unwanted behaviors.<\/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<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=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your pet&#8217;s barking, chewing,\u00a0scratching\u00a0or pacing continues despite regular enrichment, talk to your vet. 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