Choosing cat toys for your precious little kitty is a just plain fun. Cats are naturally curious and playful throughout their life, so having fun and entertaining toys for them to play with is a necessity. Luckily, there are all types of toys to choose from. Believe me, your cat will love you for it.
When choosing cat toys, keep in mind that you need to avoid any and all toys that can be a choking hazard. Cats chew and bite their toys just like dogs so you have to be extra cautious, especially if your toys are for kittens. Remember, cats have sticky tongues and it can be difficult to spit out something that is caught in their mouth or throat.
A kitty cat’s favorite is any toy they can chase. Cats have so much energy, probably because they sleep about 15 hours a day. Wand toys with something attached to the end of them are always fun. Feathers, balls or anything that jingles is a fun toy and it requires you to interact with your pet, which is always a bonus. Your cat will also end up getting tons of exercise which will keep them from becoming the fat cat.
Believe it or not, cats differ in their play preferences. Does your cat prefer to chase, pounce, wrestle, roll, play with noisy toys or quiet ones? When choosing cat toys, you will definitely have to try out a bunch of toys to figure out which ones are right for you cat.
One thing to keep in mind when choosing cat toys is that your kitty is a natural predator. She definitely will want to satisfy these urges at some point. Buying toys such as rodent, bug, or bird shaped toys will help her to satisfy these urges to hunt. You can even find toys that mimic the movements of these critters. Look for some that flutter, move or spring just for all little more fun.
Lastly, Make sure you stock up! Cats are smart and the same toys over and over again may leave them bored. You want to avoid them attacking your personal belongings, if at all possible. Buy a variety of shapes, textures, noises and colors for your kitty to play with. It’s a fact, cats love to be played with. So remember, when choosing cat toys, pick ones that will involve you and your kitty spending some quality, one on one time together.
