Your free Playtime Playbook

Thanks for picking up our feather set. Here's the guide we promised, plus our best tips for playtime.

Inside the Playbook:

  • How to read your cat's play signals
  • Play ideas for kittens, adults and seniors
  • What to try when your cat won't play
  • A simple toy rotation schedule

Getting the most out of your feather set

  • Make it fly

    Don't just drag the feather in circles. Quick lifts, sudden drops, soft landings. Think like a bird.

  • Change the height

    Keep it low for stalking, then lift it high to get them jumping. Mix both in the same session.

  • Rotate feather types

    Feathers wear with play. Switching between types makes each one last longer and keeps your cat interested.

  • Store them dry

    Keep feathers somewhere dry, away from moisture. They stay fluffy and much more tempting.

7 tips for better playtime

1. Safety first

Choose toys that suit your cat and always supervise play, especially with strings. Every cat is different, so what works for one might not work for another.

2. Play when they're most active

Cats are naturally most active at dawn and dusk. Early morning or evening sessions get the best response.

3. Short and often

Aim for 15 minutes, twice a day. Kittens like shorter, more frequent sessions. Older cats need more breaks, but still need the stimulation.

4. Rotate your toys

Cats get bored easily. Swapping toys every few days keeps playtime fresh. Feathers, strings, ribbons and plush toys all add variety, and Repounce attachments all fit the same wand.

5. Move like prey

Slow, creeping movements for stalking. Quick darts for chasing. Sudden jumps for pouncing. Unpredictable is good.

6. Let them win sometimes

Play should be a challenge, not a frustration. Letting them catch the toy now and then keeps them coming back.

7. Be there

Put your phone away. Your cat picks up on your energy, and the more fun you have, the more fun they have.

Keep the play going

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Common playtime mistakes

Playing with your hands

It teaches cats that hands are toys, which leads to biting and scratching. Always keep a toy between your hands and their claws.

Laser pointers with no payoff

Cats never get to catch anything. If you use one, end the session by leading them to a toy they can pounce on.

Leaving toys out all the time

Toys that are always around become furniture. Put them away and bring them out for play sessions.

Giving up too soon

Some cats take time to warm up. Try a different toy, a different movement or a different time of day.

Still have questions?

Email us at meow@repounce.com or call +1 (310) 355-5620. We're always happy to talk cats.