Play with Your Cat!

The Essential Guide to Interactive Play for a Happier, Healthier Feline

By: Mikel Maria Delgado PhD

Narrated by: Karen Murray

A fun, comprehensive guide to the key to cat happiness—play!

Millions of households in the United States have at least one cat as part of their family. Yet despite their popularity, cats continue to be misunderstood by their owners. This lack of understanding can lead to bored, frustrated, and under-stimulated cats, resulting in health and behavior problems. In Play with Your Cat!, animal behavior expert Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado shows cat parents what they may be missing: interactive play. Using an evidence-based approach and the latest scientific research, Delgado:

• shows why cats need play and how it is essential to their well-being
• provides listeners with techniques on how to engage their cat in play
• reveals how to use play to improve problematic cat behaviors

Playfully written, Play with Your Cat! is an essential listen for cat parents looking to understand their feline friend—and have some fun in the process.

©2024 Mikel Maria Delgado (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“Whether you are living with your first cat or have lived with them your entire life, there are many revelations to be had in Dr Mikel Delgado’s Play With Your Cat. This marvelous book is equal parts education, motivation, and most importantly, an invitation to become invigorated with a deeper understanding of all cats, including those you share your home with. Trust me, Play With Your Cat is an indispensable addition to any cat lover’s library!”—Jackson Galaxy, New York Times bestselling author and star of My Cat from Hell

“Play With Your Cat is one of the most important cat behavior books written in recent years. Every cat parent, no matter how experienced, will learn something new and come away with new ideas on how to make playtime more satisfying for both cat and human. After all, the point of play is not just to keep our cats happy, it's also a wonderful way to deepen the bond between cat and human.”—Ingrid King, founder and publisher of Purrs of Wisdom, and author of Buckley’s Story: Lessons from a Feline Master Teacher

“Play With Your Cat provides a fun and truly fascinating deep dive into the science behind how and why cats play, leaving readers with easy, actionable tools for more meaningful connection and playtime. This is essential reading for those wanting to strengthen their bond with their cat!”—Hannah Shaw, author of the New York Times best seller, Tiny but Mighty

“Cats love to play: here is THE book that shows you how to join in! And your cat will thank you for it.” —Dr John Bradshaw, author of A First Guide To Cats

“In Play With Your Cat! feline researcher and cat behavior consultant Mikel Delgado offers an innovative, research-based approach to playing with cats. A delight to read, this book is loaded with practical tips ranging from the best cat toys to when, where, and how playing with cats can satisfy their natural desires. Whether you live with an indoor or outdoor cat, a kitten or an aging cat, or a cat with significant handicaps, this book is guaranteed to enhance the quality of life of your feline friends and your relationships with them. Every cat owner should read this book and have fun with their cat!” —Hal Herzog, author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It’s So Hard To Think Straight About Animals

Play With your Cat

I’ve read many books about cat behavior and the benefits of playing with your cats in other books so I wasn’t sure if I needed to listen to an entire book about this topic but I learned new information and throughly enjoyed this book.