Cat Toys: Play, Exercise and Plenty of Variety for Every Day
Stalk, creep, pounce: with the right cat toys your cat can live out her hunting instinct and stay fit, balanced and curious.
Kerbl Sniffing Mat Sunflower for Dogs and Cats, Washable, Non-Slip Base
Regular price: From €12.09
Kerbl Cat Tunnel Caterpillar, Plush Play Tunnel, 2 Entrances, 170 cm
Regular price: €20.96
Kerbl Cat Toy Bird Chico with Sound, Plush and Jute Material, 9 cm
Regular price: €3.84
Cat Toys: Hunt, Romp and Explore
Even the laziest cat is a huntress at heart. When playing, she creeps up, lies in wait and pounces, just as she would when hunting outdoors. The right cat toys give this instinct an outlet. That's especially important for indoor cats and young kittens, because without enough to do many cats become restless, put on weight or find something to take apart themselves.
Playing with you and on her own
Most cats enjoy playing together with you the most. With a teaser wand you let feathers or a mouse dart across the room while your cat gives chase. For times when you're busy, there are toys for solo play: balls, toy mice and interactive models like the Jumping Bird, which moves by itself. The Cheesy sisal cheese and the Ypsilon with rattle ball combine scratching and playing, while the safari figures are filled with catnip.
Exercise for body and mind
Play trains not only the muscles but the mind as well. Puzzle toys and activity boards let your cat work out how to get to her food. Tunnels invite her to hide and stalk, and the Cloudi play centre offers three levels for romping around. For very active cats there's a cat exercise wheel with a 90 cm diameter and a brake, in which she can really run off her energy, even indoors. Scents such as valerian or catnip make toys even more interesting.
Frequently asked questions
How long should I play with my cat each day?
Several short sessions of ten to fifteen minutes are ideal, preferably two or three times a day. Cats hunt in short, intense sprints. When your cat stops and lies down, the game is over for now.
My cat ignores new toys. What am I doing wrong?
Probably nothing. Many cats only play when something moves like prey. Move the toy away from your cat rather than towards her, and rotate the toys regularly so they stay exciting.
Is it OK to play with kittens using my hands?
Better not. What's cute in a kitten quickly becomes painful scratching and biting in an adult cat. Use toys such as a teaser wand from the start, so that hands stay off limits.
Toys for Hunters, Thinkers and Explorers
Every cat plays differently. Cats that like to figure things out find tasks for mind and nose with a Puzzle Toy. A Cat Ball rolls and bounces unpredictably, and Toy Mice awaken the urge to chase. If your cat reacts strongly to scents, Catnip & Valerian as a spray or filling make old favourites and scratching furniture exciting again and give many cats a short, wild high. A Cat Play Rod is the most fun when you play together, and in a Cat Tunnel she can hide and lie in wait.