Very Important Cat Toy Tips

Cats love to play as much as kids! But just like children, kitties need special care to ensure that their active play is as safe as it is fun. These tips will help you create a safe environment for playtime and help you make the most of the time you have to entertain your cat.

Keep Your Home Cat Friendly

Because they are so curious, cats may decide that anything they encounter in the home is a toy. While slips of paper and yarn may be safe toys for your cat, other items like metal coins or screws with sharp edges could be dangerous. That’s why it’s important to keep potentially dangerous items out of reach of your cat. If your kitty is a climber, it’s not enough to simply place the items on a table or counter either. Keep them tucked away in a container or drawer.

Select Soft Toys

Soft toys are a safe bet for cats, provided they are designed especially for kitties. You don’t have to worry about a stuffed mouse or a furry cat ball damaging furniture or injuring your cat. Choosing toys that are machine washable is particularly beneficial because you can keep them sanitary with regular spins in the washing machine.

Try Catnip

Catnip is an herb that many cats go crazy for. It makes some kitties relax and others more active. You can purchase many different types of cat toys that are stuffed with dried catnip. Live catnip plants can be purchased for growing at home. Just make sure your cat doesn’t get into it and start digging up the dirt. It’s also safe to give your cats a little dried catnip on a cloth towel or on the floor. Catnip oils and sprays can be used to add the scent of catnip to ordinary toys as well.