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Hi Gin.
My first thought is that your kitty might just be looking for more to do. New experiences, new “entertainment.” I have a 3 year old as well and recently she has rejected every single toy so now I’m scrambling for new ways to engage her curiosity and keep her busy.
I’ve read that keeping a toy rotation is a good idea so I’ve started removing some old favorites to bring back later.
Here are some things I’m working on that might be helpful:
- Regular playtime with things my girl can chase, like springs and a long ribbon dragged down the hallway or the stairs
- Crumpled up packing paper with a few treats tossed in that she can hunt
- Birdfeeder hung near a window
- Rearranging furniture that is familiar to her. I put up a card table and tossed a sheet over it to make a fort. She can hide under it and chase things that you drag around the edges.
- New boxes are always interesting
You might also try teaching her tricks like high-five, roll over, sit, fetch etc. If your girl is food motivated this would probably be a fun and easy thing.
I think it really comes down to making her living space as interesting as possible and changing things up so she has a variety to enjoy. And exercise! Try to find things that keep her moving.
And, of course, if it’s possible for her to have a companion kitty, that would be something to consider.
Hope this is helpful. Hope you’ll share what you find that works for you and your little charmer. Good luck.