Cat Toys

Interactive play with cats is a great way for cats to exercise, hone their 'hunting' skills, and to bond with their humans. The 'da Bird' wand toy has been my cats' favorite for years, although the newer Neko Fly toys are hot on the heels of da Bird. Interactive toys for cats are not limited to wand toys. They could be of the soap bubble or laser light variety, or any other 'play-with-me' type of… See submissions

You enjoy playing with your cat, or you wouldn't be reading this article. Interactive playing with cats is not only fun, but it provides valuable exercise for cats of all ages; just as important, it strengthens the feline-human bond, which is all-important to genuine cat lovers.

Review of the cat toy Babble Ball, a talking toy for cats.

Cats universally seem to love Da Bird, and when our cats are happy, their human slaves are happy too. Read our review on this top-rated interactive cat toy.

I'm so "sold" on FlutterBalls that I not only buy them for my own cats, but have also purchased them as gifts for friends' cats and prizes for contests on my Cats Forum.

Review of the cat toy Garfield Panic Mouse, a computer-generated animated toy with interchangeable wands.

Cats and humans alike are fascinated by the action of the "bug" - a great interactive toy for cats. Learn the pros and cons of this toy in our review article.

GuideCats review of Panic Mouse, a computer-chip-directed interactive toy for cats with adjustable angle and speed, and interchangeable lures.

Review of the new catnip toy-treat for cats called Pawbreakers.

Cats can become bored with the same old activities, much as people will, especially cats who are left alone for hours at a time (sometimes called "latch-key cats.") Peek-a-Prize Toy Box was designed by an animal behaviorist to stimulate problem-solving abilities, provide exercise, and relieve boredom in cats.

The Peek-a-Prize Toy Box is so fascinating to cats that, when I reviewed it for Smart Cats LLC, I realized that one or two photos were really not sufficient to demonstrate the way this toy arouses and stimulates the naturally inquisitive nature of cats. Do cats have fun with it? Follow the slide show and see.

Pole Kat Pole is a real fishing pole, only 30 inches long, and provides hours of interactive play with your cats. Read more about this toy in our GuideCats' Review.