If you have a cat, then you know how much they love to play and pounce on anything that moves. Cats can be quite finicky and tend not to respond too well to most toys. But that doesn’t mean they don’t love them! Toys make great gifts for cats.
Cats are very low-key creatures and will spend hours just napping or observing their surroundings. They’ll also show a lot of love for almost anyone who is willing to sit still for long enough. In other words: if you’re looking for the perfect gift for your feline friends, we can help.
We’ve put together the ultimate guide to cat gifts – from fun interactive toys to tasty treats– so you can spoil your kitty in style with these great ideas that are sure to wow any feline or cat lover.
Interactive Toys for Your Cat
One of the best gifts you can buy your cats is an interactive toy. Cats love to play with almost anything, but they especially love playing with toys that trigger their hunting instincts. Cats want toys that they can move around while they pounce on them.
The best interactive toys for cats are ones that have bright colors, crinkle noises, and will move when casts play. Meanwhile, interactive gifts for cats come in all shapes and sizes, including:
– String: String toys are great for cats of all ages, even kittens. The best kind is the kind that’s made up of multiple strings of different textures. Some even come with bells attached to them. Cats go nuts for these things, and they can last your furry friends for a long time.
– Ropes: Cats love to wrestle with ropes and climbing ropes are perfect for them. If you notice your cat chewing on their furniture, a climbing rope may be beneficial as a solution to that problem. Cats like to sharpen their claws on rough materials such as a climbing rope.
– Balls: Cats love chasing after balls, and they are great for exercising your pet’s body. If you’re buying a ball for a kitten, make sure to get a smaller sized ball that they can easily chase around. A good example is a marble ping-pong ball in terms of size. You can also buy interactive toys that you can attach to a ball. Please be careful if you buy a ball for your cat when you have young children in the house. This can be a choking hazard for young kids.
–Animatronic: An animatronic cat toy is a type of interactive cat toy that comes to life when you turn it on. They are usually stuffed animals that are designed to look like a mouse and make various sounds. By introducing your cat to the toy before turning it on, it makes the toy a lot more enticing. You can also use the toy to keep your cat active and healthy by encouraging your cat to jump, pounce, and play with the toy as it comes to life.
Laser Toys and Rotating Discs
Cats are intrigued by the smallest of movements, so laser toys and discs are great gifts for cats. These toys usually come with colorful lights and will spin around in a mesmerizing pattern. If you use a laser, do not shine it directly into your cat’s eyes or your own eyes.
Rotating discs are controlled by a remote so you can turn them on and off whenever you want. Tossing the rotating discs around the house can be a great way to get your cats to exercise while they play. These toys are great because they are usually inexpensive and they can provide your cat with hours of fun.
Window Perch and Scenic Views
You can also give your cats a gift that is entertaining and functional at the same time. A window perch is a great gift for cats that love to sit and watch the world go by.
They are usually designed with a beautiful view in mind, so your kitty can sit and look out over the neighborhood and watch birds fly by. An alternative to a window perch is a cat hammock. The hammock can be hung up on a wall in the house or even in the bed with your partner!
Cardboard Climbing Walls
As we mentioned before, cats love to scratch things. Even though this can be detrimental to your furniture, you can control where your cat sharpens their claws by providing them with scratching posts.
You can take it a step further and buy your kitty a fancy cardboard climbing wall. Cats love to climb and scratch, so you can give them an entire wall to climb up and scratch their nails on. You can even get creative and paint the walls with a beautiful pattern to give your cats something to look at while they climb.
Cat Scratchers
Cat scratchers are a great gift for your feline friends because they are basically giant scratching posts that you can put anywhere in the house. You can buy different types of scratching posts that feature different designs and materials.
One of the most popular scratching posts is the sisal cat scratcher. This scratcher is quite tall, coming in at 33.5 inches. The top portion serves as an observation tower for cats to look around the room or even out the window. This is one of the great gifts for cats to consider this holiday season.
Spa Day at the Groomers
Does your cat have a particularly long coat? You can get them a gift that is both functional and stylish. Many pet grooming shops happily accept cats, so you can take your cat in for a full spa treatment.
You can choose between a haircut, a bath, and even a manicure and pedicure. If you are feeling particularly generous, you can even get your kitty a stylish haircut, complete with a bow. Taking your cat in for a grooming session is a great way to keep them healthy and clean.
Does a spa day sound like a delightful idea for your kitty this season? Contact us at Main Street Vets, where we provide grooming services for your feline friend.
Delicious Cat Treats
Still not sure what to get your cat? Consider some tasty treats this season. Cats love to eat, so if you want to buy them a gift, you may as well feed them something delicious.
You can find cat treats in any flavor you can think of, from chicken to cheeseburgers. Meanwhile, you can even find special diet cat treats that can help your feline friends lose weight! If you have a friend who loves to spoil their cat, any of these gifts would be an excellent choice for a gift.
Happy Holidays to You and Your Pets
We hope our ultimate guide to cat gifts has helped you find the perfect gift for your feline friends. Whether you are looking for a gift for a new cat owner or you need a gift idea for your own cat, there is something for every budget on this list. We hope you enjoy the holidays with your cat, family and friends!
