10 best toys for cats

The cat is one of the best pets, charming with a unique combination of gentleness, gentle purring, soulful look and wild habits that fascinate, but at the same time require special attention. Although, at first glance, cats that do not cling on the couch may seem rather lazy creatures, almost merging with decorative pillows and a blanket, in fact they are incredibly energetic, reckless and cannot live without active games. Moreover, the cats are almost always ready to play, which may require some decisions from the owner, because if she doesn’t take her favorite with something productive, she will find herself having fun on her own, for example, she will design furniture and curtains to her taste or start hunting for her feet.

To direct the irrepressible energy and curiosity of the pet to a peaceful course can only be done by properly selected toys. That is why experienced cat owners, as a rule, are armed with at least a couple of diverse game items. If the pet is very picky, selective and plays with one or the other in mood, or there are several purring beauties in the house, you often have to acquire a whole collection of toys for cats, including a laser pointer, balls, toy mice, and all kinds of teasers, mazes and interactive games. The latter are somewhat more expensive than usual, but they allow you to take fluffy fidget for a very long time even during the absence of the owner.

Top 10 best toys for cats

10 I.P.T.S. 430260 Teaser with a ball and with 6 pom-poms

Although interactive toys, entertaining cats without the direct participation of man, every year becomes more and more and they gradually crowd out the usual balls and strings, hand teasers on a stick are still relevant. After all, they help to establish contact between the owner and the pet and have a great time together. The best representative of the category is definitely the Dutch model with a strong ball and six bright fur pom-poms, which successfully awaken the hunting instinct in the cat.

Teaser I.P.T.S. differs from numerous analogues in cats with great success, as well as a good service life, although not endless. Since most of the toys of such a plan breaks down in a few days, the Dutch development, which lasts about a month, became a record-holder in its class.At the same time, she can significantly extend her life, trying to play so that the cat hunts for a toy, and does not hang on it with the whole mass, since the weak point of I.P.T.S. it became a plastic stick.

9 GiGwi "Mouse" musical

A small textile toy in the shape of a cute mouse with neat ears and a long tail, for which it is so convenient to catch, is a real classic of the cat genre. Taking all the best from the usual traditional version, the company GiGwi has created a fairly simple and affordable, but still interactive toy for cats. This compact and rather light mouse, unlike its predecessor, devoid of any additional features, is equipped with a special music chip, thanks to which it will delight the cat not only with a pleasant appearance, but will also keep attention for a long time with the help of musical accompaniment. Thanks to the built-in music chip, the toy GiGwi reacts to touch, reproducing one of three sound effects. This will certainly attract the attention of even not the most playful cat.

The musical mouse of this brand is considered by many buyers to be the best option, because at a low price it will bring a lot of joy to your beloved pet. At the same time, its sound is pleasant and unobtrusive, and the toy lasts long enough.

8 Triol corn leaf toy for cats

Every cat owner has more than once noticed an interesting, but not always pleasant habit of a pet - while playing a game, a cat can wrap a hand, a corner of a pillow or other object with its front paws, while carefully scratching it with its hind legs and biting. So many representatives of the cat family are doing to sharpen their claws from the heart, and this is an excellent reason to get a unique inexpensive toy Triol. The development of this company in the form of a woven cushion or balls became the only natural alternative to the widespread plastic and textile balls and mice for cats. In contrast, Triol toys are made of dried corn leaves, and therefore are completely safe.

The pet can scratch and bite the playing claw as many times as necessary, brushing its teeth and undermining its claws. Since the toy does not contain harmful chemicals and even simply unnatural components, it is not dangerous for digestion, which means it is suitable even for kittens that, having played, sometimes can accidentally swallow a piece of what they play with.

7 GiGwi Pet Droid Feather Spinner 18x18x18cm

No matter how much the owner would like to play with his beloved cat for hours and always be near, work and business take their toll, but this is not a reason to make the pet bored. While the person is busy, the entertainment of the fluffy treasure can be entrusted to an automated Pet Droid battery teaser. The “smart” toy, equipped with sensory sensors from three sides, reacts to the approach of the animal, activating and starting with an incredible speed to turn the nozzle with bright feathers and a plastic tail with a fluffy tip, which instantly attracts the attention of a domesticated hunter. When a cat touches its paws with a paw, the Pet Droid rattles her even more, making a sound like birds chirping.

Users have noted a great interest in this toy from pets, especially kittens. Many cats are ready to catch spinning feathers all day long and hunt for curtains and other interior items less. The minus of the toy was only the fragility of the tops of feathers, but, fortunately, there are two of them, each with its own design.

6 Georplast Cat Toy with TRICKY Ball

Unlike the previous participant in the rating, the maze with the Tricky ball is the very embodiment of strength, stability and is considered a very long-term entertainment at a reasonable price. Quite simple and understandable at first glance, this design, however, is able to take a cat for a long time, because it takes into account its natural inclinations, but it does not simplify the task. Playing with the development of Georplast, a pet, like in the wild, will have to show dexterity of paws, ingenuity, cunning and remarkable patience in order to get prey from the hole in the form of balls rolling around the maze that are not so easy to get.

In addition to the cost, a significant advantage of the Tricky toy over many similar developments that train the pet's intelligence was the opportunity to interest even rather lazy cats. The abundance of entrances to the maze and their size allow you to complement the toy by placing a favorite ball or a small delicacy in the box to attract the attention of a novice four-legged strategist.

5 Trixie "Running Mouse" 5.5 cm

Reasonable cost did not prevent the small, but bright plush mouse to be in the top five, beating even much more expensive toys. Imitating a real mouse run, the battery-powered Trixie creation skimming and spinning if placed on a smooth surface, such as a laminate or linoleum. Thanks to the safe mechanism called "nano-beetle", the mouse vibrates slightly and actively runs away from the cat in an unpredictable direction, and the race can last for quite a long time. This makes it stand out from competitors with about the same cost, the run of which lasts no more than a few seconds.

Although many sellers promise to actively change the direction of the chase, the toy, according to reviews, most often tends to run in a circle or make a loop. However, the majority of buyers do not upset it, because such a chaotic movement in combination with a rhythmic vibration, resembling a mouse's heartbeat, can not only provoke a cat, and a good safety factor makes the toy difficult to kill.

4 Trixie "Mouse in a trap" 25 cm

"Mouse in a trap" from the world famous manufacturer of high-quality products for animals is one of the most expensive and at the same time technological and reliable toys for cats. The white form with a cover in the form of a green top of a palm tree with a diameter of only 25 centimeters will easily fit in any corner of the apartment and fit into any interior. However, the main element of the electromagnetic toy on batteries has become a more miniature, but still the most noticeable detail for the cat - a bright yellow mouse hiding in the shadow of palm leaves. Smartly moving inside the trap and flickering in the gaps between the leaves, the plastic toy will tease the cat, but it won't be given to the paws, which makes this Trixie development very durable.

Each cat reacts differently to the speed of movement of the prey. The toy of the German company is suitable for everyone, because the manufacturer has provided three modes of operation: slow for thoughtful hunters, fast for the most energetic and fussy restless and arbitrary for those whose attention can be kept only by frequent changes of speed.

3 Lanyu Model Radio-controlled centipede Scolopendra Leyu LS9901

Automated toys are a real salvation for a busy person, but often you want to play with your pet yourself, even when you don’t have the strength to do it after a working day. In this case, a great solution would be a model with a remote control, allowing you to play with a cat even lying on the sofa. The best representative of this category today is Scolopendra - a controlled centipede, smartly running in a given direction, blinking with antennae and wriggling slightly.A winding centipede will surely impress a cat with a strong hunting instinct, however, it is recommended to teach young and simply timid animals to an innovative toy carefully and gradually so as not to scare. The length of the centipede is as much as 35 centimeters, which is impressive for a cat.

In general, the radio-controlled Scolopendra can be an excellent option not only for a pet, but also for the whole family, because it is interesting for both the child and the adult to manage it. It will be no less fascinating to observe the reaction of the cat, which is waiting for it, or after pursuing a toy.

2 Game track Hagen Catit Design Senses 2.0 43154W

A winding game path-tunnel with a ball will not only distract a curious cat from trying to extract something from the master's things or check the contents of the sofa, but also make the owner remember his childhood. The development of a reliable German company Hagen consists of five sections that can be compiled at will, and even supplemented by purchasing new parts or any compatible developments of this brand, including not only similar tunnels, but also a massager, a feeding trough, a scraper, a miniature garden with grass and much more. Thus, from several toys, you can create a complete ordered cat entertainment center.

However, the game track itself will bring a lot of joy to the pet. The bundled ball, due to its special design, does not stop even at the end of the tunnel, which causes it to roll continuously across the track. Special holes allow the cat to push the ball, changing the trajectory and speed of its movement and trying to catch, but pulling the ball is not so easy.

1 Petstages "Track" 3 floors

The Petstages track with three floors, barely appeared, gained popularity due to a number of best qualities and still remains the most popular interactive toy for cats. The secret of the success of American development is quite clear. The stable design, made of durable and high-quality plastic, is equipped with anti-skid elements, and the balls are securely fastened each on its own floor, which does not give the cat lover any inconvenience, because the toy is fully loaded and does not create chaos. However, some static does not prevent cats from appreciating entertainment. These animals tend to get what is securely hidden in the hole or slot, so the gambling hunter will try again and again to roll the ball out of the track.

All buyers praise the toy for effective retention of attention. Once appeared in the house, she becomes a favorite cat fun, and thanks to her and the whole family. Especially good track for several cats, because it can be played not only alone, but together.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of toys for cats?
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Georplast

GiGwi

Hagen

I.P.T.S.

Lanyu model

Petstages

Triol

Trixie

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