Have you ever wondered what truly excites your pet? Is it the thrill of a scent, the joy of the chase, or the challenge of solving a puzzle? Our pets need more than just food, water, and shelter to thrive. Enrichment plays a crucial role in enhancing their physical and mental well-being, but you don’t need to splurge on expensive toys. Here are some fantastic ideas for homemade enrichment toys and activities to keep your pets engaged and happy.
Promoting Healthy Activity
Although our pets are domesticated, they share many behaviors and needs with their wild counterparts. Whether it’s scratching, hunting, foraging, or chewing, your pet needs healthy ways to let their wild side out. Environmental enrichment helps pets express their natural behaviors in a way that fits into your household.
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