Cat Toys

What to Remember When Buying a Cat Toy

Safety: Your cat can choke on even the best cat toys. Be sure to find cat toys that don’t have too many small parts. If they become unattached, they can become a choking hazard. Also, encourage your cat to understand that human hands and feet are not play toys.

Size: The larger the cat, the more robust the cat toy needs to be. For example, catnip toys should be made of a durable material that prevents ripping.

Variation: Cats and dogs alike need variation to stay happy. Buy a wide variety of interactive cat toys and tinker toys for cats to ensure their continued interest. Toys like interactive cat toys, scratcher toys and catnip toys are great to have in your cat’s toy inventory.

Access: Don’t put all your cat’s toys out at once. They can become bored if they are no longer a “treat.” Hide your cat’s meow toy away so they can’t access them until the time you choose. Then let them play until they tire of it. These spontaneous play moments are also perfect for creating DIY cat toys! You can use a lot of disposable items in your home to create an impromptu DIY cat toy. For instance, a cardboard box or a piece of string make fun cat toys.

Cat Toys Every Kitty Will Love to Own

Interactive Cat Toys: Interactive cat toys like puzzles make great fun when you’re away. Most include balls and features that encourage your cat to chase and find hidden items (like treats). Another example of an interactive cat toy is a laser pointer. Use these to entertain your cat while also promoting exercise.

Cat Scratcher Toys: Cats like to scratch. Cat scratcher toys allow your kitty to exercise their instinct to scratch. Using the toy discourages from scratching household items like furniture and rugs.

Catnip Toys: Catnip stimulates your cat’s brain. It can be a fun way to preoccupy their time, but only about 50 percent of cats respond to catnip. Catnip toys may give your kitty a boost of energy or may make them sleepy.

Cat Fishing Pole Toys / Cat Teasers: Fish pole toys for cats are a popular item. The pole is intended for use by a person. From it, a string is attached. At the end of the string may be bells or feathers that entice your cat to swat and jump for the toy. Keep your cat busy for hours with this teaser toy!