Cat Enrichment Items Bed Cat, Dog This bed can be used by dogs and cats to lay down or sleep in the pen or animal room. Clean as needed. Discard when worn out or destroyed. Wednesday, March 04, 2015 Page 1 of 8
Circle Track with Ball Cat Animals can push the ball around the track. If cardboard insert is present, animals can use it to scratch. Sanitize bi-weekly. Discard cardboard insert if soiled or worn. Jingle Bell Balls and Double Jingle Bell Balls Cat, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Rabbit, Rat Small, round balls containing a bell, may be placed on floor of cage. Sanitize every 2 weeks Wednesday, March 04, 2015 Page 2 of 8
Kong Toys Cat, Dog, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Swine These toys can be filled with treats or not. Animals can push the toys around the cage. Different sizes are available. Obtain the size appropriate for your animal. Small kongs can be used by rabbits. Sanitize bi-weekly Ensure kong toy is larger than the opening of the drain in run rooms. Laser Light Cat, Non-human Primate, Swine This lighted toy can be used to promote chasing behavior or target training. Clean as appropriate. Wednesday, March 04, 2015 Page 3 of 8
Mirror Cat, Non-human Primate, Sheep Made of metal or plexi glass, variety of sizes, may be hung on cage or run. Sanitize every 2 weeks, clean as needed. Chain should be no more than 3 links long. Paper/Cardboard Cat, Chicken, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat, Swine Can be used to make a variety of different enrichment devices or can be used for shelter. Replace and dispose of when soiled Wednesday, March 04, 2015 Page 4 of 8
Pet Brush Cat, Dog, Rabbit, Swine Brushes can be used for grooming while providing them with social interaction with their care givers. Sanitize/Clean after every use Plastic Balls Cat, Cow, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat, Sheep, Swine Various shapes and sizes. These can have holes and hay or other appropriate food treats can be inserted to prompt foraging behavior, may be hung on the side or front of cage/run. Sanitize every 2 weeks Chain link should be no more than 3 links long. Wednesday, March 04, 2015 Page 5 of 8
PVC Pipe Cat, Dog, Ferret, Frog, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat, Sheep, Swine Can be used for a variety of different purposes including: foraging devices and shelter. Sanitize every 2 weeks Radio Cat, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine Music or other appropriate sounds played for animals to reduce startle reflex and increase interest in environment Keep in an area where the item will not be soiled or wet. Wednesday, March 04, 2015 Page 6 of 8
Rubber Toys Cat, Dog, Ferret, Guinea Pig, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Swine Hard rubber toys in various shapes, sizes and colors (e.g. Kong toys), may be hung from cage or placed on floor of cage/run. Sanitize every 2 weeks Scratch Posts/Pads Cat Cardboard scratch toy. Cats manipulate this toys using their claws, also used to wear claws down. May not include fleece. Discard when destroyed or soiled. Sanitize plastic piece bi-weekly Wednesday, March 04, 2015 Page 7 of 8
Socialization Cat, Chicken, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat, Sheep, Swine Social Pair or group housing of animals and positive human interaction is considered socialization. Various Food Treats Cat, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat, Sheep, Swine Gnaw Treats that are used to increase the novelty of an enrichment item, increase foraging opportunitie, may be used for training and positive reinforcement. Treats may be frozen. Ensure lab has approved the treat prior to offering to If not immediately consumed, remove and discard Wednesday, March 04, 2015 Page 8 of 8