The daily basics
- Two short wand-toy sessions (hunt → catch → eat works well).
- Fresh water in more than one spot; consider a fountain if your cat ignores still bowls.
- A tall scratcher and a horizontal option — cats have preferences.
- Quiet high perches with a view of birds or street life.
Apartment-friendly upgrades
Window perches, cardboard boxes, puzzle feeders, and rotating a small toy set weekly beat buying everything at once.
Secure screens before any “supervised balcony” time. Many Australian apartments are safer as indoor-only with enrichment.
When behaviour is a message
Sudden litter accidents, over-grooming, or night yowling can be medical or environmental. Rule out pain with a vet, then adjust enrichment and routine.
General enrichment ideas only — not a substitute for veterinary or behaviour advice.