| The simplest things can easily amuse cats. While | | | | does not know any better. |
| people may go to the pet store to purchase | | | | Some common items cats love to play with are |
| expensive toys for their pet cats, it is more probable | | | | inexpensive, and you may even have them in your |
| that cats will take favor to a piece of paper laying on | | | | own home. Plastic balls are a great source of |
| the living room floor! Before you go and buy toys for | | | | entertainment for cats. They love to push and chase |
| your pet cat, think creatively and see if any old thing | | | | them. Ping-pong balls are wonderful also, as the holes |
| in your house could provide hours of amusement to | | | | allow the cat to carry them around. Cats love to |
| your furry friend. In the end, you will find that you | | | | chase, jump, and pounce. They also like to play hide |
| have saved money and provided your cat with the | | | | and seek, and will while away hours with a simple |
| toy it really wants. | | | | paper bag. Just make sure the bag doesn't have |
| Idle cats can be mischievous cats, so cat owners | | | | handles, which could be dangerous. Empty cardboard |
| should provide entertainment for their feisty felines | | | | tubes, from toilet or hand paper, or cardboard boxes |
| to keep them occupied. If your cat is an indoor cat, | | | | will also provide activity for your pet. |
| he doesn't have the ample opportunity to get the | | | | Soft stuffed animals are also ideal for the cat to |
| exercise an outdoor cat will, as it chases, climbs and | | | | cuddle with, carry, or even wrestle. Just make sure it |
| runs about. Toys and playtime will satisfy your cat's | | | | is not bigger than your cat. A catnip filled toy makes |
| natural desire to chase prey. And if you join them in | | | | a good play item, as the cat is attracted to its scent. |
| their playtime, the interaction will establish a bond | | | | It also will leave a scent on your carpet that will be |
| between the two of you – something which | | | | pleasing to your cat and make them happy. |
| will be important to you both. | | | | With a little imagination, you can turn many items in |
| When choosing toys for your cat, keep safety in | | | | your house into play toys for your cat. Add this to |
| mind. You don't want anything with string, ribbon, or | | | | some store bought toys, and your cat will be in kitty |
| yarn hanging from it. This could easily be ingested, | | | | heaven. Just keep in mind, cats can get easily bored, |
| and you will have to possibly make an avoidable trip | | | | so rotate the toys every week or so. You can even |
| to the veterinarian with a medical emergency. Also, | | | | hide some and let the cat find them. But more |
| remove any loose or small parts. Chances are, a cat | | | | importantly, interact with your cat to make the most |
| will eat anything that falls off the toy. Again, you will | | | | of his playtime. He will get the exercise he needs, the |
| have another emergency. Avoid toys that contain | | | | occupation he desires, and the love he will return. |
| dangerous filling such as beads. Remember, your cat | | | | |