You love your feline friend and want to provide your fuzzy companion with hours of fun and entertainment. Here are some ideas for the best cat toys for your cat. However, these days pet toys are very expensive, do not last long, and if you are in a budget, you will think twice to spend $4.00 for a tiny rubber ball.
The good news is that you do not have to spend a lot to keep your cat entertained. There are many things that you can do to accomplish this, some of them free. In addition, there are other organic alternatives to the bought in store toy. For example, you can use pinecones or nuts in their shell, such as walnuts, in place of a ball. Seashells work well too. These are natural and organic options and they do not have dyes or harmful chemicals. Tie a ribbon and bell to a long pinecone and you have an instant mouse. Bird feathers are also a good idea. Tie a bird feather to a string on a pole and you and your cat will have hours of fun – an alternative to the pricey store version. A lime or lemon can become a ball, but make sure to retrieve it before it spoils under a piece of furniture. Wooden sticks in curious shapes will amuse your cat. Take a walk in the park or the beach and see what alternatives you can find.
You can also use objects that you already have at home. Old socks can be made into a ball, so does hosiery. Baby socks make good tiny mice and you can fill them with catnip, sew them at the end. Golf or ping-pong balls are perfect too. Are you ready to throw away your old winter gloves or pom-pom hat? Do not; cut the pom-pom balls out and use them as soft balls for kitty. Fill your gloves with catnip or cut the fingers and make mice out of them.
Another item that you can use is large round plastic caps, such as the ones in juices or coffee creamers. They bounce a lot and cats love it. Make balls out of tissue paper or wrapping paper or any type of paper that does not have ink on it and let kitty play with it.
An empty box provides hours of fun. Are you ready to throw away your old pair of sneakers? Take the shoe laces out first, your cat will love to play with the laces. Same goes for your old feather duster, cut the handle (file so there are no rough edges) and give your cat the feathered part.
Your cat also welcomes things that roll, such as hair rollers or an empty tube of toilet paper. An old computer mouse will make the perfect object for your cat to toss around. Cat scratch posts and da bird cat toy are also great.
There are many things that you can use, but most important avoid items with pointy or sharp edges. Inspect all toys (homemade and store bought) regularly and check for signs of wear, which can be harmful to your pet is swallowed. Toys are good, but your cat will appreciate the love and attention that you give it the most.
