whether climbing, running, or pouncing, your kitten’s play isn’t just fun to watch, it’s also an important phase of their development. with kittens in particular, play helps train them for the unexpected. with so many toys on the market, is there something you should look for when buying one for your kitten? “unpredictability in movement of toys is very stimulating for kittens,” mcgowan says. this toy will come in handy if you want to curb your kitten from scratching your …

the best cat toys for older cats don’t require lots of running and jumping, so they’re easy on kitties with limited mobility, and they come in a variety of styles so you can find one that’ll interest your cat. the key is to find toys that are the right shape and texture for more fragile teeth; free of anything that can cause a stomachache; and tame enough that your kitty won’t hurt itself while playing. with a four-level track and …

and that may be the case for many, but what if you happen to have a cat who seems determined to live life in perpetual motion? if you want to get in on the fun, grab some of these little mice up and start tossing them for your cat. be warned that if your cat finds this toy so addictive that they play deep into the night, the sound of the ball rolling back and forth can become a bit …

however, if this is the push you need to pounce on some new toys, so be it. for those with claws, a scratching toy may be for you, saving your furniture and limbs in the meantime. this adorable toy from cat person is just one of three funny animal catnip toys, the other two being a rooster and a bull. all of the toys come on a stick and have a bell to lure in your kitten for a fun …

once a toy is ‘dead,’ it’s not as appealing to the cat and just becomes part of the environment. “the more a toy resembles and moves like something a cat would prey upon, the greater chance you have of it being entertaining to the cat,” bell says. your cat will love to call this toy her own—because it has her name on it. paws down, this is the most fun your cat will have in just a click of a …