Want Toy Ideas For Your Cat?
Cats love to seek out new places and things to play with, actions that stem from instinctual programming. In a domestic setting, this curiosity often manifests itself as an inclination to play with nearly anything within sight. Because cats love activity, countless cat toys have seen release over the years. Here are some toys that cats love to play with.
Though technically not a toy, cats derive seemingly endless joy from batting at and chewing on a dangling piece of yarn. A cat’s eyes widen and light up when some kind of string hovers over its head. All you have to do is wiggle the yarn or string and watch the cat jump and bite at it for as long as you are willing to play. Furthering this theme is a toy mouse. It isn’t the body of the mouse that cats love, but the tail that sprouts from the rear. All a cat must do is swat at the mouse to entertain itself for long periods of time. Mice filled with catnip are a special treat.
Another cat toy that stems from a practical object is the laser pointer. Originally intended to direct viewers’ attention to specific information on a screen or board, the pointer now captures cats’ attention as well. Just press the button on the pointer and swing the little red dot around the walls and floor and you will send your cat into a frenzied chase. There are automated versions of laser pointers that you simply turn on and leave your cat to play.
Cat toys that combine activity with a place to sharpen claws is pleasing not only to felines, but to owners as well. Turbo Scratchers provide a circular scratch pad encased in a round track that features a rolling ball within. When a cat paws at the ball, it shoots around the track and the kitty chases after it. Once the prey is captured, it is simply propelled once more around the circle, keeping the cat occupied for quite some time. Having a scratch pad right on the toy is nice because couches and chairs become much less tempting.
Cats love to play with toys. The more mobile parts they have, the better. Toys keep your furry friend active and happy.
