June 04, 2010
We recently moved from a bungalow house to a two story house with a balcony and yard. Now this meant a lot of logistical things my husband and I have to get used to. I am most particular of acclimatizing my 7 year old male half Persian cat, Crumpet to his new environment. Unlike before that he only was allowed only indoors, now he has a luxury of rolling in the fresh grass, feeling the warmth of sunlight and seeing things from a bird’s eye view from our balcony. Read more…
May 11, 2009
In the next few paragraphs, we will explore new ideas and thoughts that may help you achieve your goal and decide what is best for you when choosing toys for your cats.
Toys for girl cats and boys:
When the mouse is away, cats play. And cats have the tendency to both play hard and play soft. Toys are to cats the same as toys are to dogs. It helps fight the boredom experienced by these pets as well as gives our feline friends the opportunity to practice and use their natural inclination to chase and hunt for prey. It also gives the cat owner that great chance to play with their pets, an experience that will aid in bonding their relationship.
But what toys are best for cats? The following are tips and helpful advice to get that perfect toy for the cat owners perfect pets. Read more…
May 11, 2009
Catnip cat toys are a great gift for any of your feline friends. Which types of toy should be acquired for kitty? A catnip mouse always ranks highly. Felines enjoy stalking and chasing down victims as prey, and catnip mice are an ideal combination of hunting and the love of catnip.
Plasticized catnip mice are wonderful for knocking across hard surfaces since they go flying easily so your feline friend can pursue the mouse with predatorial intent. These are inexpensive and it’s easy to buy a bag of several of them for a few bucks. Bigger, more real catnip 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 scent and the musical jingling breaking the silence of the night you’ve become so attached to.
Are there more catnip cat toys out there? Beyond catnip mice exist several more infused delights. To be sure, several types of toys can be refilled via a pouch that you just place more catnip in. If you buy bulk catnip then you can keep them fresh a long time. Certain types of catnip cat toys are simply containers for catnip. It might look like an ordinary cloth bag, or possibly more artistically rendered items like food your feline might recognize. Keep in mind a refillable toy will be enjoyable for longer, as catnip is more potent when fresh, thus having more value. Read more…
March 01, 2009
You can train your cat to retrieve its toys just like a dog. Many cats love to retrieve a crumpled piece of paper, a rolled up sock , or even a pom pom ball. After they learn, they will wear you out demanding that you throw this toy for them again and again. You can train your cat to fetch a toy in a half – hour or so, with a little patience and persistence. Start by getting your cats attention and throwing the toy so your cat chases it. Keep throwing the toy and keep repeating “ bring it here.” When your cat plays with the toy rather than bringing it to you, go get it and throw it again. Before long, he will get the idea. Once your cat picks up this habit you have to keep doing it every day or they will soon lose interest and forget how to fetch for you. This trick is easy to learn and most cats will quickly learn how to do it for you.
The best toys for cats and kittens. . . Now you have taught your cat how to fetch and he is constantly amazing you with his great talent, you need to spice up your cats life with a new toy.
You can purchase any number of fun toys for your cat from the store. Ping Pong balls make an ideal toy. They are light to bat around, and they are cheap to buy. You get six or twelve balls in a package for under three bucks. Read more…
February 03, 2009
Cat toys are one category of pet supplies. There are many different types of cat toys on the market and most of them fall into one of several toy types. We will examine several of the types of toys that are available for cats, and see which toys are good for your pet.
Scratching Posts are one type of cat toy. These toys may range from a simple post covered with carpet, to complete cat condos with several stories and rooms that allow the animal ample space to run and play on the toy. Scratching posts serve an important role for your cat besides play. They allow the cat the freedom to scratch at the material repeatedly, saving your furniture and allowing a natural outlet for your pet.
Catnip toys are another toy category for cats. These toys come in all shapes and sizes. The main attraction of the toy is the fact that there is catnip inside of it. The cat will chase the toy, and try to retrieve the catnip from it. This play can last for long periods of time because the catnip can not be removed by the cat. Catnip is a natural attractant to cats and it is completely safe. Even if the cat managed to get the catnip out of the toy by breaking it, the worst that could happen is that your animal gets a little more frisky and energetic. Read more…
