There are many things lying in your house that you can make something for your cat. Here are some tips you can follow to make some toys for your feline friend. Though it may take some time but it will make your cat happy.

Toys from box

For this you need an empty small cardboard box. Seal it all and then, cut a hole in a circular way in one end. Make the hole a bit bigger than the cat’s paw. Put some catnip or balls either by making it from small tissues. They will love to take out those small balls or treats out of the box with their paws.

Dangling cat toys

Cat loves to play with anything that dangles. It is very easy to make the dangling cat’s toy. If you have any old small toys then, attach it to a string and put it in a door knob. Try to attach the toy to the string in a strong grip so that it does not fall out while your cat is playing it.

If you want to make the dangling toy more fun then, take a piece of bamboo or any stick. Tie elastic in the end of the stick and on the other end of the elastic tie the old toys. You can put this in front of the cat and see how they play.

Toys from kitchen rolls

You can make any toys from the kitchen rolls. Take the inner roll and seal it on one end. You can put some dry treats, catnips or small toys inside the tube. Before you give it to the cat just shake it once and mixed all the goodies. Place it on the floor and see how your cat takes those goodies out by playing it and also having the treats at the same time.

Scratching logs

Get a dry log with barks still on it. Sprinkle some catnip on it and see how your cat loves to scratch it. Keep it in a corner of the house just in case you don’t want to fall on it.

Toys from foil

Take about 6 inches aluminium foil in a square shape and put some catnip in it and then crumple it into a ball. Most cats will prefer this than any expensive cat toys.

Stuff pillow

Any cat will love a small pillow to sleep or play with. It is quite easy to make the pillow. Take a soft piece of clothe and cut it in a long rectangular shape. Cut at least two rectangular shapes in equal size. Then stitch all three sides of it and put some cottons and catnip into it and stitch it all. Your cat will love to play with it all day long and also never let go of it while they sleep.

Cats are natural hunters and they would love to play with something. If they can’t find anything they will search around the house to see what else are there to play with. You might have notice the eye of the cats are constantly on some moving objects which they would pounce anytime. Remember that giving them a toy will keep your cat out of trouble. Otherwise they will start scratching your curtains, sofas or scatter all your woollen thread balls.

Things to remember

Whenever you buy a toy make sure you make them cat-proof. Remove any feather, eyes, ribbons, string or any small parts that are there in the toy. This is important as your cat might swallow the tiny parts or get trap with the strings.

The toys that you buy should be washable and made from non toxic substance. Do not buy toys that are filled with polystyrene beads or nutshells. Most cats also don’t find rigid toys fun or attractive.

If possible don’t buy cat’s toy that are quite small. The cats might swallow them and since it is indigestible, it may create problem for your cat.

Toys for Cats

There are quite a lot of wonderfully unique toys for cats found in the market. Your feline friend will be quite happy if you offer them toys in variety. Most of the cat toys are associated with catnip one way or the other.

Chase toys

Cats do love to chase. Maybe this is due to the ever chasing game they play with the mice has not worn them out. There are many chase cat toys available for your cat. This will interest them as well as offer challenges. See them running around the toy chasing them all way and day long. This will also make them fit and ease their boredom.

Dangling toys

Cats love to play with anything that dangles. You must have notice it when your cat plays around the string or anything that lay dangling around the house. A dangling toy is a must for every cat to play with. Hang it in the doorknob or anywhere where your cat can reach it. There are lot of attractive dangling cat’s toy which will excite your cat fully.

Catnip body pillow

Your cat would love to play with the pillow as well as sleep with it. This toy is perfect for licking, kicking and tumbling. Most pillow toys are made from strong fabrics and are washable so it will last for a long time. It is available in different prints and attractive colours for your cat.

Types of cat toys

There are quite a lot of cat toys available according to their size, shape, materials, action or their purpose. Most of them may be designed to vibrate, squeak, move, twitter or swing rousing the cats to play with them. There are also natural substances like fur, feathers or leather are use to make the toys but some cats would prefer foil or plastic or even rubber from those. There are some toys that are enriched with catnip to stimulate the cats to play with the toy.
The ideal choice of toy for your cat will be the one which cat would prefer. You might find them out offering them a variety and see which one is their favourite.

Shopping tips for cat toys

Try not to buy too many cat toys at one time. That will distract the cat and they won’t be interested in any one of them later. You must have an idea what kind of toy your cat would prefer so buy that instead.

The first and main point you have to consider while you are buying the cat toy is safety. Always make sure that the toy does not have any small parts in it that you cat might swallow it and choke.

There are many toys which has catnip in it. The cat will obviously be attracted to it. You can buy those toys if you want and your cat will definitely love those.

Always buy the right size of toys for your cat. There are many sizes available and you might see which one might be the right one. Avoid buying big toys that are bigger than the cat itself. That would create a problem for your cat to play with.

Avoid those toys with feathers, strings, ribbons and small parts which can be easily pulled out by your cat. That would leave the toy unattractive as well as our cat might get uninterested.
The cat toy should be effective, safe, durable, strong and affordable. Don’t buy those ‘too much expensive ones’.

Tips for taking care of cat toys

It is important that you take care of the cat toys. They will be constantly chewed, bitten, pounced on and will wear out soon. Always check the appearance of the cat toys and see whether they are in good condition or not. Cats are clean and they won’t want to play with any dirty toys so it is better you wash the toys regularly. Try to give your cat different toys so that they don’t lose interest so soon.