Every cat needs toys to keep her entertained and develop her skills. Today, pet stores offer a huge variety of cat toys, but you don't have to spend a lot of money on them - you can make a toy yourself. The cat will get no less pleasure from her than from the store's fun.
Simple homemade toys
Cats love rustling things, so they can often ignore the groovy mouse and run after the usual trash bag. Take a sheet of plain white paper or foil, crumple it into a compact ball and throw it to your pet. If you want to take part in the games directly, tie a string to the ball and pull it, involving the animal in an exciting game with you.
Wooden thread spools, wine corks, ping-pong balls, or walnuts are great alternatives to a paper ball.
Cats play with threads very actively - take a skein of thick yarn, securely tuck the end of the thread inside the skein so that the ball does not unwind during the game, and throw it to the animal. Such toys, unlike store products, are 100% environmentally friendly and safe for pets. If you don't want to look for skeins and balls under the sofas later, turn on the TV for your pet - many cats love to catch a line running on the screen with their paws or play with birds from the Angry Birds game.
More complex toys
Conquering the maze will also be a great pastime for the cat. It can be made from four plumbing corners and a drill with a nozzle, which needs to be made in the structure of the hole for the cat's paws. You can throw a ball into such a maze and the animal will have a lot of pleasure, blindly chasing an elusive target. This will remind him of his original hunting skills and make life in the apartment more vibrant and fulfilling.
Cardboard boxes glued together are no less interesting fun - cut windows in them and your cat will spend many pleasant minutes there.
For those who have minimal sewing skills, creating a toy from cotton wool and felt is suitable. For a cat, you can make a hammock, a soft tunnel or tent, as well as another semblance of a cat, which will keep your pet quiet but pleasant company. It's no secret that animals love various rattles - put some dry food or beads in a kinder surprise egg and throw it to the cat, who will be delighted with such a toy.
The number of homemade cat toys is endless - the main thing is to show imagination, inspiration and love for your furry friend, who will thank you for the fun with pleasant purring and devotion.
