What toys to choose for a cat?

If the cat feels good, she loves to play. Plus, playing is one of the best ways to make friends with a purr. What toys are better to choose for a cat to please your pet?

In the photo: the kitten plays with a toy. Photo: maxpixel.net

What do cats play?

Pet stores offer a huge range of cat toys. These are “mice”, and bells, and fur balls, and hanging items. And how purrs like to drive a soft toy filled with catnip around the house!

Another option for toys for cats is “teasers”: a short fishing rod with an attached ball or feather. You can lightly wave the “teaser” in front of the kitten, and then pull your hand away so that the “prey” slips away. Most likely, your fluffy “predator” will gladly join the chase.

There are intelligent toys that give the cat the opportunity to solve the puzzle to get to the ball or treats.

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However, toys can be made with your own hands.

For example, a cat ball rolled out of paper will be happy to drive around the room, drive it under the sofa and try to fish it out. However, you can not make such balls from foil or plastic wrap – it is dangerous for your pet’s life.

In the doorway, you can hang a soft toy on a linen elastic band.

And from cardboard boxes, you can create a whole play town by connecting the “rooms” with tunnels and setting them at different levels. Of course, if the place in the house allows.

What to consider when offering toys to a cat?

1. Make sure the toy is large enough so that the cat cannot swallow it.
2. It is important that the cat has access to several different toys at the same time to choose from.
3. Periodically remove one or more toys and replace them with new ones. After some time, hidden toys can be offered to the cat again. This will keep her interested in them.
4. The catnip stuffing inside the toys requires periodic replacement – in this case, the toy will remain attractive to the purr.