Feathers, balls, cotton reels, paper shopping bags (not plastic) and cardboard boxes can all be great fun. Whatever you use, make sure it is suitable for your cat – avoid items with small attachments that could break off and be swallowed.
Why Do Cats Need Toys?
Cats require mental and physical exercise to stay in shape, healthy, and happy, just like people do. Encouraging your cat with enough mental and physical stimulation makes them less likely to develop behavioral problems and helps to reinforce their positive habits. Insufficient exercise can cause cats to behave disruptively, such as becoming hyperactive at night, scratching unwanted objects, or acting aggressively.
Playing also solidifies the human-animal bond. Playing with your cat will help them develop trust and affection, and toys will keep them occupied while you’re not around.
2. Whack-a-Mole Cat Toy
Whack-a-Mole is a stress-relieving game that not only humans can enjoy. Whack-a-Mole games with a cat theme exist where a stuffed mouse-like object emerges from the hole and then returns to the box.
Moreover, you can construct one of these by yourself with a box, popsicle sticks, levers, and stuffed animals.
Not all plants are safe for cats. Numerous plant species can be toxic to cats to varying degrees. Generally speaking, never give your cat a leaf as a toy if you are unsure of its safety.
Cats are simple creatures with many instincts from the deepest instincts. They can quickly pick up on even the slightest movement. They probably have such short attention spans and are easily distracted because of this ability.
All it takes to get their attention is a leaf blowing across their path or the wind rustling the leaves. If your cat lives indoors, you can make them a toy out of a leaf. Attach any type of leaf to a lengthy length of string. As you go through the house, let it drag behind you. To make it even more noticeable and tempting, you can also affix multiple ones to the line.
Cat Toys You Should Avoid
Remember that not every toy is suitable for cats. In contrast to how they are often portrayed, they shouldn’t be playing with string or balls of yarn. Yarn, string, ribbons, and other similar materials can become lodged in your cat’s digestive tract and cause serious harm, which if untreated, could be fatal.
Keep plastic bags out of your cat’s reach and keep an eye on the toys that your cat plays with and chews on because plastic can also cause intestinal damage. Throw away a plush toy that your cat is destroying with strings or other potentially dangerous materials right away.
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