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- Pick toys that suit your cat\u2019s habits. If your cat tends to chew on things or ingest certain materials they find around the house, don\u2019t make toys that might encourage this behaviour.<\/li>\n
- If the toy has several different components, make sure all the parts are securely fastened so your cat doesn\u2019t tear one off and eat it.<\/li>\n
- Check the toy from time to time to make sure it is still intact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
CATNIP IN ALL ITS FORMS<\/strong><\/h3>\n
There is no shortage of options for cute catnip pouches that will drive your kitty wild!<\/p>\n
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- Put some catnip in a stocking and fill it with stuffing or pieces of fabric.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Put some catnip inside a toilet paper roll and seal the ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- If you\u2019re good with a needle and thread, you could sew some cushions in different shapes and colours to keep your cat entertained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nTOYS TO ENCOURAGE RUNNING AND HUNTING<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Cats love to hunt and chase after their prey. They\u2019ll be delighted with a toy they can hunt.<\/p>\n
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- Transform a cork<\/a> into prey using feathers and other materials that will catch your cat\u2019s eye.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Cut a few strips of fabric from an old sweater and tie them into a cute bow.<\/a> You can even tuck some catnip inside to make your creation even more appealing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- There is no shortage of toys you can make out of toilet paper rolls<\/a>. Glue on feathers, tie on lace, let your creativity run wild!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Tie two to five-inch strips of felt around a keyring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Cut a long fringe into one side of a rectangle of fabric. Wrap the uncut side of the rectangle around a small wooden stick and voil\u00e0! You\u2019ve got a soft little duster your cat will love.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nGET YOUR CAT DANCING<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Cats love toys on strings that twitch back and forth.<\/p>\n
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- Make a few pompoms<\/a>,\u00a0attach them to the end of a string, and wave them in front of your cat. You can also hang pompoms off of yourcat tree or other high places so your cat can play with them on their own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Want your kitty to occupy themselves? Glue feathers, pompoms, or anything else you can think of to a paper towel roll and hang it up for your cat to play with!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nGIVE YOUR CAT A WORKOUT<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- You can build your kitty\u00a0<\/span>a tiny amusement park with just five small pieces of wood! Attach objects your cat loves and they\u2019ll have a great time playing with it and getting some exercise! See detailed instructions on how to make this toy.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nAND MUCH MORE<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Have you heard about interactive cat feeders? Did you know you could make them yourself?\u00a0<\/span>They\u2019re great toys that will put both your kitty\u2019s paws and mind to work. For some great ideas for DIY cat feeders,see our article on the subject.<\/a><\/div>\nImage Sources<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Catnip-Filled-Sock-Toys<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.familyhandyman.com\/smart-homeowner\/how-to-make-diy-cat-toys\/<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.peta.org\/living\/animal-companions\/diy-cat-toys-hacks\/<\/a><\/p>\n
http:\/\/muslinandmerlot.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/diy-t-shirt-cat-toy-so-easy.html<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.thesamanthashow.com\/diy-cat-toys\/<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/joythebaker.com\/2014\/12\/cat-lady-gift-set\/<\/a><\/p>\n
- You can build your kitty\u00a0<\/span>a tiny amusement park with just five small pieces of wood! Attach objects your cat loves and they\u2019ll have a great time playing with it and getting some exercise! See detailed instructions on how to make this toy.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Want your kitty to occupy themselves? Glue feathers, pompoms, or anything else you can think of to a paper towel roll and hang it up for your cat to play with!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Make a few pompoms<\/a>,\u00a0attach them to the end of a string, and wave them in front of your cat. You can also hang pompoms off of yourcat tree or other high places so your cat can play with them on their own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Cut a long fringe into one side of a rectangle of fabric. Wrap the uncut side of the rectangle around a small wooden stick and voil\u00e0! You\u2019ve got a soft little duster your cat will love.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Tie two to five-inch strips of felt around a keyring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- There is no shortage of toys you can make out of toilet paper rolls<\/a>. Glue on feathers, tie on lace, let your creativity run wild!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Cut a few strips of fabric from an old sweater and tie them into a cute bow.<\/a> You can even tuck some catnip inside to make your creation even more appealing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Transform a cork<\/a> into prey using feathers and other materials that will catch your cat\u2019s eye.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- If you\u2019re good with a needle and thread, you could sew some cushions in different shapes and colours to keep your cat entertained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Put some catnip inside a toilet paper roll and seal the ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Put some catnip in a stocking and fill it with stuffing or pieces of fabric.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n