Your cute cat might appear to be a bit aloof however, they’re carnivores that are well-adapted with a strong drive to hunt. They do not need to hunt for their food, since they are provided with food each day. How can your cat fulfill this desire to hunt? Cat toys can aid. They recreate the hunt in a safe and secure method to keep your cat content healthy and content. Without appropriate toy, the cat could attempt to transform objects such as furniture and shoes into toys. They will scratch and chew them to get release can lead to a furious and angry pet owner.
The benefits of letting the cat have toys to play with are:
Honing hunting skills
Agression and release
Increases confidence
Excercise
Improves circulation
Develops muscles tone
Reduce or eliminate behavioural issues
Reduces boredom and stress
Mental stimulation
Connecting with your cat
What toys are suitable to give my pet?
Cat scratchers
Cats love to scratch using their claws to mark their areas of territory to sharpen their claws. Since this is a natural behaviour however, it’s extremely challenging to end it entirely. That’s why cat scratching posts can be helpful by providing a safe space to re-direct this habit. Cat scratchers vary from inexpensive cardboard ones to fancy ones that provide a space where your cat can relax and to hide.
Cat tunnels
They are curious, and they love getting squeezed into small spaces. These tunnels function as a space that your feline can enjoy and play. The majority of tunnels create sounds and crinkle which your cat will love, as well as giving you hanging toys which your cat will naturally swipe at.
Teaser Wands
Teaser wands comprise of a long stick with an itty-bitty toy or feathers that are attached to the end. The toy lets you play with, flutter and turn around to make the toy that is attached at near the bottom of your stick flies around randomly. This can be very exciting for your cat because it mimics the prey of its as insects and birds. This is fantastic because it allows interaction with your cat. You can decide where to go and when you move the toy according to the demands of your cat.
Balls
Similar to teaser wands, the play balls simulate cat prey and, in this instance, scampering mammals like mice. Similar movements will attract cats to follow it and search for it. Sweets like catnip may be stuffed into cat balls to attract more interest. They usually have some kind of bell inside to help stimulate the cat through the sound.
Food-dispensers
Cats shouldn’t be fed constantly accessible to them since this could lead to overweight and other issues. Dispensing toys for food aim to force your cat to beg for their food. This Kong Wobbler (a Kong cat toy) on the left is an excellent illustration of this type of toy. It dispensing treats whenever cats swipe at it. It is possible to alter the openings of many of these toys to control the quantity of treats that are dispensable. It is generally a good idea that you increase difficulty level as your cat grows accustomed to the toy.
Catnip toys
Cats generally find catnip to be stimulating and incorporating the herb into the toy is an excellent method to draw attention to it. You can buy pre-made soft toys that have catnip in them, like the ones found in the Kong cat toys from the Kickeroo range. Add it to play balls.
Mechanical/wind-up
They are similar to ball toys however, they have a distinct mind that is their own. After winding the toy and letting it move the toy will become exciting and alive. With your cat likely to pursue it.
Tips for the best:
Imagine every occasion you play with cat toys to hunt as an practice, with each toy acting as a prey, and your cat acting as a predator.
Playing with cats could be an activity that is solitary (alone using toys as well as other objects) as well as social (with owners or a cats).
Begin by making tiny movements toward the cat to draw attention then, when you’ve noticed it then move the toy further away (as natural prey would wish to get away from its prey). Keep chasing for a few minutes and then let your cat take the lead and kill the toy. This may be done by swiping it with its front claws, and biting into it. It makes your cat feel as though it’s accomplished something, and keep its interest.
Let your cat play at his own pace. Some cats are more interested than others, so it’s crucial to test a variety of different toys in order to figure out what your cat likes the most. It’s also essential to find out when most suits your cat’s needs to play, whether that is during the early morning hours, later in the evening or right before eating.
If you are you play with your pet avoid being too rough and cause your cat to become excessively enthusiastic. This could result in painful bites and scratches. If the problem persists then take a break an extended period of time. Once the cat has calmed down you can try again.
It is essential to take away and store the cat toy when you’ve finished playing with your cat to ensure that your cat is engaged and stop your cat from eating anything when you’re not looking.
Change the toys frequently If you play with the same toys repeatedly can bore your cat. So be sure to change the toys on a regular basis and, if necessary, purchase new ones.
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