Cats are naturally curious and playful and they love to be around toys. Toys keep your cat fit physically and mentally, but not all toys will appeal to your cat. And some that do are not durable or safe enough. Find out how to choose
high quality cat toys to keep your feline excited, happy, and safe.
1. The Type Of The Cat Toy
Two major types of cat toys are solo toys and interactive toys. Cats are naturally curious so they can keep themselves occupied with solo toys without your input, but choosing only these toys isn’t recommended. Mix things up by offering your cat both solo and interactive toys. This approach has many benefits, for instance, interactive toys are helpful for cats with behavioral problems while solo toys let your cat play even when you’re not at home.
2. What Does Your Cat Prefer?
For this, you need some time to monitor your cat and a bunch of toys. Get a few types of toys and introduce them to your cat one by one. Observe how it plays with them to figure out the preferences of your cat. For best results, use toys with diverse shapes, sizes, textures, and colors.
3. Safety And Durability Of The Toy
You want the best for your cat so inspect the toy if you’re buying from a physical shop. If you’re buying from an online store, either inspect it when it’s delivered to you or ask customer support about these things:
Are there any glued parts? Check the toy to ensure that there are no glues used because it can be swallowed by cats.
Are there any sharp pieces? Inspect for sharp pieces and string that could be swallowed by the cat or the cat could get cuts on its body.
Is the material durable and non-toxic?
For online shopping, always check the reviews of the product or search for the product online to see its reviews.
4. The Size Of The Toy
Cats are predators for some living things, but for larger animals, it’s prey. A toy too large might frighten your cat and it won’t be playful with the toy. Moreover, many cats take a big toy as an opponent so the playtime becomes a battle. Get toys that are of smaller size like the size of a mouse.
5. Sound Of The Toy
Cats can hear three times more sound than humans. So, some sounds that are fine for you, may scare away your furry friend. This advice is important to note for cat owners who prefer motorized and
battery-powered cat toys. Ensure that the noise of the toy is not scaring or stressing out the cat. A rule of thumb is that the nosiness of a toy increases with size. A bigger toy means more noise.
Conclusion
Picking high quality cat toys takes some time, but you’ll be glad to have invested the time to get the right toys for your cat. Moreover, remove broken toys immediately to keep your cat safe.
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