Exciting Cat Toys

Catnip cat toys are a great gift for any of your feline friends. Which types should be acquired for kitty? A catnip mouse always ranks highly. Felines enjoy stalking and chasing down victims as prey, and they are an ideal combination of hunting and the love of all things catnip.

Plasticized catnip mice are wonderful for knocking across hard surfaces since they go flying easily so your feline friend can pursue it with predatorial intent. These are inexpensive and it’s easy to buy a bag of several for just a few bucks. Bigger, more real mice also exist, ideally suited for more intent wrestling and rabbit kicking your little friend will enjoy. Often the bigger ones will have come with bells on, as it were, sewn to or in the interior of the toy such that your hunter will love the catnip scent and the musical jingling breaking the silence of the night you’ve become so attached to.

Are there more toys out there? Beyond mice exist several more catnip infused delights. To be sure, several cat toys can be refilled with catnip via a pouch that you just place more in. If you buy bulk catnip then you can keep them fresh a long time. Certain types are simply containers for catnip. They might look like an ordinary cloth bag, or possibly more artistically rendered items like food your feline might recognize. Keep in mind a refillable item will be enjoyable for longer, as catnip is more potent when fresh, thus having more value.

Another popular toy is catnip scented balls for chasing around. Much like the small mice, these are best suited to a smooth floor, since they will have enhanced rollability and your little friend will enjoy attacking them, thus getting more exercise. Some cat toys can hung over door frames or mounted to walls, so on occasion of their attack by your crazy cat, they bounce to and fro, and cats will assume that these are worth a fight, and therefore more necessary to attack!

Keep in mind that for sanitation and hygiene concerns, usually toys are non-returnable as they may have been licked and drooled on. Catnip doesn’t go in them by accident, of course! As noted previously, a multitude of catnip cat toys exist and of course they’re always fun!

Siamese cats love interactive toys. Catnip mice are nice but they aren’t toys that allow them to spend time with their owners. Siamese cats love attention. Some cats might be content to chase around a mouse all day or to play with a an object that moves in the breeze, but Siamese want their human’s undivided attention at all times.

Feather wands are popular toys with the average Siamese. Feathers shake and move in unusual patterns. If you flick the wand just right, it creates a whooshing sound that is reminiscent of a fast moving bird. This can drive your cat wild. Watching your Siamese, you’ll be impressed with their movements. The eyes never leave the toy, their head moving in time with the rhythm as you swing the wand around. Their leaps and bounds are uncannily accurate. This is Zen Cat at play.

Cat dancers are another toy that will fascinate your cat. One cat did manage to drag this out of the closet and wrap the wire around a plug, shorting out the surge protector. Take care with this toy. Siamese find this fascinating, although it’s only a small piece of brown paper on a wire. The wire moves unpredictably and the cats seem to love it.

If you wish to frustrate your Siamese, try a lazar pointer. There are some on the market that offer a picture of a mouse through the red beam but a regular pointer with a dot works just as well. Your cat will chase it for long periods of time and if you work the dot up the wall, be prepared to watch some very high leaps for it. Some cats get frustrated with their inability to actually catch the dot or the mouse and won’t always play with it.

The kitty fishing pole, where a catnip mouse is attached to a small fishing pole can be great fun for your Siamese. You cast the mouse out and then reel the mouse in the. Your Siamese chases the mouse as it comes towards you. The clear fishing line can become entangled in a rolling cat, so be sure you can see where your cat is battling the mouse. Siamese do not like to be trapped and the fishing line can easily get curled around a foot.

There are toys on the market that simulate the experience of a human actually moving the toy. Some cats may find this entertaining and your Siamese may even play a little bit with these toys, however, they certainly prefer a toy that requires their human’s attention as well. These cats are far too intelligent to be fooled!

Christmas is right around the corner and the family cats would like to remind you not to leave them out this year. While many people think their pets don’t understand Christmas; that’s not true. While they may not understand the nuances of the holiday, cats and dogs do understand the excitement that fills the air around this time of year. While they may not understand the idea behind Santa, they know there is a lot of wrapping paper flying and that everyone around them is getting new things to play with.

You may have noticed that the cat has been crawling in the middle of everything going on and pawing at presents a time or two. That’s because he wants to be a part of the family and take part in this family fun event, even if he doesn’t completely understand what it’s all about. So, make sure to remember this year to include the cat in these activities. It’s not hard. Most cats have a certain type of cat toys they enjoy. You can purchase a few new toys for them to unwrap (with a little help from you).

If you want a really fun toy this year, here are some of the top cat toys on the Kitty Christmas 2007 List:

Da Bird Interactive Toy for Cats - This is a simple, yet very popular, cat toy. Think of a fishing pole with a stretchy piece of string and a feathered lure on the end. This is essentially what this toy is, minus the hooks. While it seems simple enough, it’s amazingly popular with cats. You may even notice when you’re not swinging the toy around your cat is trying to play with it by himself.

Mews Ments 5-in-1 Laser Pet Toy and Exerciser - This present is like having a number of cat toys in one. It’s one of the laser pointer key chains you may have seen in the past, but this one has fun designs that a cat will like to chase, including a mouse and butterfly. You can kick back and whirl the laser around the room and watch your cat get quite a workout trying to catch the flashing images. This is one of the cat toys that seem to entertain the whole family as they watch the cat chase the light pattern. Just make sure not to shine the pattern directly in the cat’s eyes.

If you really want to have a good time, you may be able to take a couple good-smelling cat treats and lightly wrap them in paper, letting the cat rip it open. Just watch that your cat is not eating the paper. Some cats will rip the paper, other cats will eat it, If yours is prone to eating, don’t try this.

Another tactic to take is to put a few cat treats in a small box that the cat will have to knock around to open. You can give him the same attention that you give the kids when it’s time to open presents and he well may be very excited to be taking part in the family event.

Most people have pets at home. They are great friends and companions who bring loyalty, friendship and love to families. They deserve the best care just as anyone else in the family. In addition to food and water, they require a lot of toys for their mental stimulation and physical exercise. To keep one’s pet alert, occupied and happy, it is important to train your pet in some of the basics.

Discount pet toys are inexpensive pet toys available at the time of clearance sale, promotional sale and as a part of an expansion drive. There are various stores specializing in discount pet toys. They come in a mind-boggling variety of styles, shapes and sizes. Shops selling discount pet toys specialize in pet toys for your cat, dog, bird and small animals. Discounts are also usually available around Christmas, New Year and other events. One can often obtain discounts on large purchases.

Pet lovers can often find discounts on almost all types of pet toys such as rubberized pet toys, synthetic pet toys and tough interactive toys. The shops selling discount pet toys allow you to meet your pet requirements without paying too much. One can shop on the Internet at discount pet toy shop websites, but make sure to shop around to compare the prices and to make sure the pet toys you are getting are of good quality. PetSmart.com, Pets Warehouse, PETCO, PetCareCentral.com, Pet Supplies Plus, Pet Market, Noah’s Pets, Little River Pet Shop, J-B Wholesale Pet Supplies, Good Dog Express, The Ferret Store, Doolittle’s and Dog Toys are some of the popular shops selling discount pet toys.

Cats are hunters by nature that’s why they love playing with cat toys, it’s one of the ways domestic cats practice their hunting skills. When we think our cats are playing, usually they are using toys for mock hunting games. Cats are naturally inquisitive, so a new object is a reason to explore, and if it moves all the better.

Cats enjoy toys that move the best. Anything that makes noise when played with, or can be pounced on will make great cat toys. To help with hunting your Cats eyes are tuned towards movement. The slightest movement will get a cats attention and encourage it to pounce. As a general rule Cats prefer toys much smaller than themselves. Although small toys are preferred, it is best to ensure that the toys aren’t so small they can be swallowed. Small items can cause permanent damage to a cat’s digestive track or other soft tissue, or worse choking.

There is no need to spend lots of money on cat toys, but having a variety will keep your cat interested, simply leave a few around for pussy to play with and then rotate with another set of cat toys when your cat becomes bored of them. By doing this cats will think they always have “new” cat toys to play with.

If your cat is a “house cat” providing cat toys is an important part of being a responsible cat owner. House cats tend not to get as much exercise as their feline counterparts that explore outside. So play provides valuable extra activity which will help keep house cats healthy. These periods of play will also help keep the indoor cats mind occupied and stop anxiety bought on by boredom.

We’re all familiar with Cat toys based on string with a small object attached to the end. Simply lay the string out and gently twitch so the toy on the end moves to get your pet’s attention. Usually these toys have a hoop on the end so they can be hung on a doorknob so that your cat can keep themselves occupied. Dangling the toy in front of your cat will encourage them will encourage them to swat the toy and attempt to pounce.

Lightweight Balls are also a great cheap way of providing a toy that a cat can play with without your help. The noise made as they skip across the floor will keep your cat’s attention and they love to swat them with a paw to get the ball to move. Your cat will practice “stalking” the ball as it is still, and then pounce when it feels ready. Rubber balls tend to be more durable and just as good to for encouraging play, but it is important to ensure that the balls don’t taste bitter. Simply clean the ball in warm soapy water and rinse afterwards, test the taste by placing the tip of your tongue on the end of the ball. If there is any bitter taste at all ten the ball is not safe for your cat.

Cats will enjoy playing with small soft stuffed toys, they will bat them round or pounce on them. Often these can be purchased with the stuffing containing catnip. We all know that catnip can drive cat wild and really get their attention. These toys will usually get even the laziest of house cats moving.

Buying toys from your local pet shop can be expensive, and after the money you spend on it, your cat either tears the toy to pieces in a couple of hours or turns its nose up completely!

Why not save your money and entertain your cat with the following things you can find around your own home?

String!

I guarantee all cats love string. As it wiggles along the ground, moving fast and slow, it triggers your cat’s hunting mechanism and makes a great plaything.

A great idea is to tie a long piece of string to a stick, so you can drag it along the ground and tease your pet while sitting comfortable in a chair.

Paper!

Other than the sound of pet food, nothing perks my cats ears up like the sound of paper being rolled into a ball. A ball of paper about the size of a ping-pong ball is ideal for your cat to chase around the house. They absolute love it.

Similar thing to use for ball pet toys are rolled up sweet wrappers and small balls of foil.

Rope!

One of the most versatile products you can use to make different cat toys and activities.

It’s great to wrap around a post to make your very own cat scratch post and can be pined to pieces of board to make scratch boards that can be mounted on a wall inside or out.

These are just some of the things you can find inside your home to entertain your pet, without having to spend a lot of money in pet shops on toys and pet accessories.

Owning a cat does not just mean taking care of it and feeding it; it also means that you should get it some toys so that it can enjoy itself. Having toys is necessary for a cat, for if it has nothing to focus its attention on when it feels the need to bite or scratch, it will turn to your things such as your furniture. Watching a cat play brings great pleasure and satisfaction to yourself as an owner, so don’t hesitate when you see an adorable toy you think your cat will enjoy.

The demand for cats seems to be growing, as well as the market that caters to cats and cat owners. Therefore you don’t have to worry about not being able to find your cat a suitable toy, for there are thousands of selections for you to choose from. There are simple toys, cheap toys, and expensive toys and so on. There are battery operated toys that move around and it is very fun to watch your cats chase after them.

If you do not think you can afford a good toy for your cat, don’t despair, for there are plenty of toys you can still obtain without breaking your wallet. An example would be fishing poles for cats, made out of lightweight flexible poles that dangle an object at the end of a string. You can sit and move the pole around while your cat tries its best to get hold of the object dangling around. This can entertain you and your cat for a very long time.

It is in a cat’s nature to chase after mice. You can buy your cat a nice toy mouse made out of fur that is not very expensive. Your cat can then pounces on them and throw them into the air. It is great fun for the cat as well. Toys that have bells attached to them will bring a lot of enjoyment to your cat for cats love the sound that it makes and will consider the toy a prey and chase it around. Squeaky toys are not quite suitable for cats, as a cat do not have enough strength to squeeze the toy for the sound. See below for more information on Siamese Cats.

Cats almost always seem bored. The older a cat gets, the more boring its life seems to become. Well there is a way to help prevent this from happening.

Think about this for a moment, if you had the same five toys to play with everyday wouldn’t you become bored too? Well instead of giving your cat access to all the same toys everyday, what you need to do is create a toy rotation.

It is easy and simple to create a toy rotation. Just take away a few toys and only let your cat have access to one or two toys a day. Then the next day, take those toys away and give back some of the other ones.

By only giving your cat access to one or two toys a day and then switching them on a daily basis you are adding variety to your cat’s life. Novelty in an animal’s environment stimulates learning and activity.

Some cats won’t play with toys at all. So in order to help get your cat more exercise, you need to get down and play with your cat 15 minutes or so a day. Nothing better stimulates your cat’s interest more than human interaction.

This daily interaction can be enhanced with toy rotation. Also this is good for you as well, because it forces you to come up with new ways to play with the toy of the day.

By incorporating a toy rotation into your schedule you can help stimulate your cat and help to keep your cat in shape. Also you will get some exercise out of it too and even more quality time with your cat.