Feline toys

Kittens spend many hours playing with toys, especially those that simulate hunting and interaction with other felines. The ability to play develops gradually once kittens open their eyes and is sued to equip them for life outside their family. Play becomes increasingly advanced as their bodies develop, their muscles get bigger, and their motor ability strengthens.

Balls
Cats can’t say no to a ball as they see it, rolling or bouncing on the ground. Colourful balls made for cats are produced of such materials as plastic, rubber, or sponge. Many of the balls contain a small bell in them or are produced in a clever way that they make a sound as they roll.

Toy Mice
There are wind-up toy mice with spring mechanisms that will run in circles on the floor. Cats love any object that moves on its own, and may continue playing with such a toy long after it stopped moving. There are also simple toy mice, some containing catnip that the cat can easily throw in the air to catch again. Fur toy mice are enjoyable for some cats, and some of these are sold with a stand to which they are connected with a spring.

“Fish Rods”
These are plastic rods resembling a fishing rod, with a small toy on the end of a string in place of the bait. The great advantage of these “fishing rods” is that they can be held by a human located at some distance (approximately three feet) away from the cat. That way, the game is interactive while the human participant cannot be scratched or bitten in the play.

Excellent toys can also be made at home. In fact, it is likely that the cat will find worthy toys for itself, such as a plastic plug that can be rolled on the floor, a paper ball, etc. It is important to check these “toys” to make sure they do not contain small parts that the cat might extract and swallow.

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