Finding A Toy For The Discerning Cat

While cats have been known to play with everything from a dead mouse to a cardboard box, finding a cat toy that will continually amuse them is almost impossible to do. Cats can be amused for a short while with just about anything, from a string to a laser pointer, but with their notoriously short attention span, and usually picky nature, those diversions only last a short time before they walk away. That's why finding a toy they'll play with consistently is such a chore.

Granted, there are a lot of chew toys available, but a lot of them are really designed for dogs. While some cats have been known to play with certain dog toys, all in all, that entire class of toys is totally inappropriate for cats. The interest level simply isn't there. While it may make for an awesome durable dog toy, most hard rubber toys simply hold no interest for a cat.

However, when it comes to soft and furry, especially with some kind of motion involved, then you can get a cat's attention. Another way to ensure a cat will be interested is to have a toy that contains some kind of cat nip. The ones that have the dried weed inside are the best of this type, once the essence has dried out, the toy will be used a lot less. Sometimes you can "scrub" the toy in your hands to activate the catnip in the weed, but all in all, it isn't going to be nearly as popular as it was when it was new. There is liquid catnip available that you can use to put on virtually any toy, but the effects of it are usually temporary at best.

Finding a toy you don't have to have imbued with catnip that they'll play with can definitely be a challenge. And, some cats don't have the catnip "gene" so the attraction of catnip just isn't there for them. But once you find a toy your cat really likes, it's always a good idea to have more than one around at all times. Not only will they still have a toy to play with if they lose or destroy the original, but having more than one means they can be amused in more than one area of the house without someone having to go and retrieve the toy from the other room.

Since cats are such picky animals to begin with, when you find great interactive cat toys, it's a great thing to remember when you got them as well. When a company gets it right when it comes to one toy, they'll usually come out with more as well. And not just for cats either. Great companies will come out with toys for all pets, which means you've got gift ideas for all your friends with pets!

About the Author

As a pet owner, Jon Harwokey is always on the hunt for entertaining chew toys and treats. Squeaky, bouncy, hairy - it doesn't matter as long as it is durable. Kong Company offers some of the best toys for dogs and cats on the market. Nearly indestructible for strong jaws and interactive to keep them busy, a perfect combination.

Author (Jon Harwokey33). Submitted on Tue, 7 Sep 2010 Time: 4:57 AM

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