for a walk late in the day for them to able to relive themselves on days when its not possible my dog relives himself in the corner of the balconychaitri thakkar a pet parent adds to this i have a cat at home and while she doesnt need to be taken out on walks she does need her own space she is not used to having people around at all times and now that are are always at home the change makes her anxious i have made a cozy corner for her in my balcony it has her bed and her toys and i occasionally give her food there as well she loves retreating to the corner several times in the day its like her rejuvenation spottake care of your furry babys dietgiven that there is a considerable dip in the amount of physical exercise that your pet does now it is imperative to keep a check on what they eat rahul explains while major dietary changes might do more harm than good some changes are needed since physical activity levels have gone down considerably reducing the portions of the meal can be helpful additionally reducing the intake of meals that have a lot of carbohydrates is suggested keeping your pet hydrated is also essentialthings to do keep your pet engaged indoorsbuy them toys that keep them occupied for longer periods of timeinvest in a food puzzle which is essentially a toy with a hidden treat insidekeep changing their food bowl positionsplay with themtake them out for walks on the balcony corridor or on the terrace interact with them regularlykeep a check on your pets mental healthstaying indoors for long periods of time can affect your pets mental health they may become distant aggressive or show other erratic behaviour when confined at home sanjana gupta a veterinarian shares your pets mental health is linked with yours if the pet parents seems anxious the pets too start exhibiting the same behaviour patterns this in addition to being confined indoors can have long lasting effects on their mental wellbeing make sure to interact talk cuddle and play with your pets as much as you can while they are a source of your happiness now they too depend on you for their happiness keep them happy and make them feel loved at all times