Often, homemade toys can be the safest form of entertainment for your cat. Even the most energetic black persian cat can be satisfied playing with a toy made at home. So, while you're looking at the cute lynx point himalayan for sale, think about making her first toy yourself!
"When I play with my cat, who knows whether she is not amusing herself with me more than I with her." - Michel de Montaigne, French Philosopher
Pets are adopted members of the family with special needs for fun and exercise. Purchasing cat toys from your local pet store can be frustrating and expensive. Most of the time, your cat either rips those pricey toys to pieces in a matter of hours or ignores them completely!
Why not economize while you delight in and please your persnickety feline. Cats can be entertained and quite entertaining using ordinary, very affordable items found around the house. In a word, your cat toys don't need to cost you much while increasing the amount of your cat's exercise.
String
I assure you that all cats -- from kittens to adults -- love string. Your feline friend's hunting instinct is triggered when she spies a wriggling object moving fast and slow along the ground.
A great idea is to tie a long piece of yarn, string or twine to a stick; you'll be able to drag it along the ground and tease your cat while sitting comfortably in your favorite chair.
Foil
A ball of foil about the size of a ping-pong ball is ideal for your cat to chase around the house. Cats adore it. Candy wrappers and small pieces of paper can also be transformed into inexpensive toys.
Boxes
When we take a trip to our local grocery warehouse store, we usually end up with several empty boxes. We always save one for our cat; she loves to check out the new addition to our decor. She jumps in and out of the box and finally settles in for a cozy nap.
An empty tissue box with a ping-pong, foil or paper ball inside offers a cheap alternative to the plastic chaser tracks for sale in the pet store.
Paper bags also provide a place for kitty to explore and hide in without the risk of harm.
These are just a few ways to provide healthy, low cost fun activities for your pet cat. If you pay close attention to your friend, she'll let you know what her favorite playthings are. Most likely, you'll discover some simple items that you already have available around the house.
A note of caution: As with all cat toys, it's imperative that the play is supervised. My cat loves to eat string and I must be vigilant about leaving it lying about or it could prove very hazardous to her health.