Store Those Wand Toys Safely

Wand toys and fishing pole type toys are great for interactive play with cats. Cats go wild for toys such as the immensely popular Da Bird, so much so that they will seek them out even when "put away." Unfortunately, the cord or nylon string on these toys is purposely made strong, so that cats can't break it during play. This built-in strength can lead to a cat's demise if the cord becomes wrapped around his neck during unsupervised play.

Here's a way to safely store these interactive toys, so that you and your cat can safely enjoy many more happy hours of play:

1. Measure the diameter of the largest part of the toy (the reel in a fishing pole type).
2. Buy a heavy cardboard mailing tube in a diameter to fit, that has caps for sealing each end.
3. Slide as many wand toys as will fit inside (string-attached end first), and secure the caps to each end.
4. Store upright in a closet for added safety.