What kind of routine helps a Devon Rex calm down before sleep?

Start with a short play session 30 minutes before bed - chase a wand toy until they’re panting slightly, then switch to a slow, predictable activity like kibble scattering or a puzzle feeder. Follow that with a consistent spot on your lap or a warm blanket for a few minutes of quiet petting, focusing on their ears and chin. It’s not magic, but the combo of tiring them out and then grounding them with a routine mimics the hunting-feast-sleep cycle they’re wired for, and they’ll usually crash within 10 minutes.

“As the old saying goes, ‘A tired cat is a quiet cat,’ but for a Devon Rex, it’s more about a gentle wind-down than a full-blown marathon. I swear by a little ritual: after their last meal, I dim the lights and do a slow, low-key game with a feather toy-not to chase, just to bat lazily. Then, I switch to a few minutes of chin scratches on the sofa while humming softly. They get the message that the day’s curtain is closing, and they curl up like a little heat-seeking missile on my chest.”