Make Cat Toys

Tips

 * Remember, kittens are more playful than older cats. However, older cats still appreciate your company.
 * Turn on a ceiling fan and throw crumpled paper up into it. The fan will throw the paper ball somewhere in the room and your cat will have to watch closely to see where it goes!
 * Try to play interactively often when your cat is in paper bags and boxes––let him learn to "follow" with his ears the scratching sound you make with your fingernail on the outside. This sharpens his prey following abilities and allows you to help him to focus enough that when you point to and tap something, he'll have a better chance of understanding that your finger is tapping something he needs to investigate. Cats can't see things really close to their nose, so they benefit from this when you are, say, pointing a bit of spilled food out to them.
 * Experiment with different household items. Boring, everyday items to us, can be quite interesting to a cat.
 * To encourage your cat to play with the toy, move it around near the cat's paws and face.
 * With older cats, make sure you don't overtax them. Keep the toy within reach; don't try to make them run all over like younger cats.
 * Anything with man made artificial brighteners like paper literally glows to a cat so instead of throwing away pieces of paper scrunch them up into a ball and let your cat chase it.
 * Hide the toy behind something when you're playing with your cat, but letting him know his "prey" is still there. Cats love hide 'n seek.
 * Some older cats are not as playful as kittens. Try putting catnip and cat mint in toys.
 * Using a high light beam L.E.D flashlight with some red plastic on top is great for laser pointing with your cat.
 * Reward your cat with his favorite snack after he catches the toy. However, don't reward him too often, or your cat risks becoming overweight.
 * Another toy cats love can be made with extremely common, everyday items. Get an empty tissue box and cut out the whole top. Then take toilet paper tubes and stand them up inside the box. As many as it can fit! Then stuff treats inside and kitty will have to work for their food.
 * Be sure that everything you use for making the toys is safe for your cat or kitten.
 * Not all kitties will want to play with you. Don't take it personally; it's just the kitty's personality on that day. Who knows, kitty might have been awake chasing moths all night while you were asleep and he's simply bone tired. Some cats just like to sit and snooze or watch you watch TV. Even if your kitty doesn't seem to want to play, your kitty still loves you a lot and needs the same care as a more playful kitty.
 * Buy sparkly pompoms. You can buy them for a low price at craft stores.
 * Don't play with your cat too often! Let your cat relax sometimes, you don't want to overwork him/her.
 * Some cats prefer homemade toys over store bought toys while some do not. Be sure you know what your cat will be willing to play with before you spend time making toys.
 * Cats enjoy chasing toilet paper!
 * Make it nice and strong with no long ribbons, or else your cat or kitten may choke!
 * Play for cats helps them keep fit, happy and connected with its rescuers. .. however it also builds confidence. A cat that feels confident feels safe.... less marking( urinating ) and easier to socialize with others ( pets and people ). Its recommended to have 15-30 minutes of individual play time ( per cat )... and you can split the time up... so 5-10 minutes 3 times a day or during commercial breaks ( 2+ minutes at a time ) during a night watching TV.
 * Be careful when using bubbles as a cat toy. The soap in bubbles can be toxic and harmful to cats.
 * If you choose feathers from outside remember to clean them.

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