December 22, 2008
The simplest things can easily amuse cats. While people may go to the pet store to purchase expensive toys for their pet cats, it is more probable that cats will take favor to a piece of paper laying on the living room floor! Before you go and buy toys for your pet cat, think creatively and see if any old thing in your house could provide hours of amusement to your furry friend. In the end, you will find that you have saved money and provided your cat with the toy it really wants.
Idle cats can be mischievous cats, so cat owners should provide entertainment for their feisty felines to keep them occupied. If your cat is an indoor cat, he doesn’t have the ample opportunity to get the exercise an outdoor cat will, as it chases, climbs and runs about. Toys and playtime will satisfy your cat’s natural desire to chase prey. And if you join them in their playtime, the interaction will establish a bond between the two of you – something which will be important to you both.
When choosing toys for your cat, keep safety in mind. You don’t want anything with string, ribbon, or yarn hanging from it. This could easily be ingested, and you will have to possibly make an avoidable trip to the veterinarian with a medical emergency. Also, remove any loose or small parts. Chances are, a cat will eat anything that falls off the toy. Again, you will have another emergency. Avoid toys that contain dangerous filling such as beads. Remember, your cat does not know any better. Read more…
November 06, 2008
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…
July 13, 2008
Cats love playing with toys. Choosing cat toys can be interesting because there are so many to choose from. You may have to buy several cat toys to find a few that your cat really enjoys.
You want to make sure any cat toys you buy are safe for your kitty. Sometimes this depends on the size and age of your cat. Your cat’s activity level is another consideration.
Many times the things that a cat most enjoys playing with are the most dangerous. Take tinsel or string for instance. Unfortunately most cats loves these items but they can swallow them and this may lead to serious problems with digestion. Cats are also interested in playing with rubber bands, paper clips and ribbon. These are unsafe cat toys and you should keep them away from your cat. Read more…
June 23, 2008
We all know that buying toys from your local pet shop can be expensive and after you bring it home, your cat may either turn up its nose at your offering or will tear the toy to pieces in a couple of hours. Why not save your money and entertain your cat with some of these suggestions of toys that can be made out of things you can find around your own home?
One of the things found around the home is string and 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.
Other than the sound of pet food, nothing perks my cat’s ears up like the sound of paper being rolled into a ball or even an open paper bag. A ball of paper about the size of a ping-pong ball is ideal for your cat to chase around the house. An open empty grocery bag on its side it something my cat loves. As he looks into the bag, I gently scratch on back of the bag and he will pounce. They will absolute love it. A similar thing to use for ball cat toys are rolled up small balls of foil. Read more…
June 22, 2008
Keeping your feline friend happy with cat toys is really an easy task for anyone.
The most important thing to remember with cats and their toys is to offer them a variety.
Of course the cat is bound to have a favourite toy, they all do, however you can keep them very happy by replacing those toys that are worn and old with new ones.
Many of the new toys are associated with catnip in some way. Over time the catnip will get old and essentially be less attractive to your cat, as far as actually playing with it goes.
Another toy they will simply love is scratching posts. There is a web site “superstore” for those individuals that reside in the UK that offers several different toys for keeping your cat happy. Simply do a search for superstores and pets in the UK and the results will include the web site. Read more…
