If you want your cat to be happier, you should spend at least 3 minutes a day playing with them, says animal behaviorist Nicky Trevorrow. In her TED Talk, she explains the importance of play for our furry friends — including dogs! — and how interactive play and feeding enrichments can help cats tap into their natural instincts. “we’re not teaching cats how to play. They’re teaching us. We just have to listen to them, and we need to learn their preferences,” she explains. “It may not change the world, but it will change the world for your cat.”