At The Telegraph, Lucy Tobin reviews cat toys (and each and every feline is deserving as they’ve all been good this year):
Cats in the wild spend their days chasing prey, but in the home they look purrfectly (sorry, couldn’t resist) happy just lolling around on a sofa. So why is it important to find them the best cat toys? Samantha Prior, a cat behaviour and training expert at Woodgreen Pet Charity, explains: “Toys are important to help keep cats active and entertained. They provide a form of exercise, helping them to stay physically healthy, and are also great mental stimulation for them. Without appropriate mental stimulation, your cat may become bored, leading to depression, obesity, over-grooming and unwanted behaviours such as attacking people and other animals in the home due to a build-up of frustration.”
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Which are the best cat toys in 2024? At a glance
- Best overall – Rainbow cat teaser toy
- Best value – Hunt toy collection pack
- Best cat toy for mental stimulation– Our Pets Twirl & Whirl electronic spin toy
- Best catnip-infused toy– Yeowww My Cat Balls
- Best puzzle toy for cats: Nina Ottosson Rainy Day Cat Toy
See Lucy Tobin, Best cat toys for play, exercise, and mental stimulation, The Telegraph, December 5, 2024.