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Best toys for kitten obsessed with playing fetch?

36 replies

SucculentSoul · 01/06/2016 22:39

We have an almost 5 month old kitten who is obsessed with playing fetch with hair bobbles. He can go for hours and even woke me up last night dropping a bobble on my face for me to throw for him. I was thinking about trying to expand his repertoire a bit.
So far I have tried a dangly feather toy thing, that was a no and balls also a no. He also hates anything with bells on. Any ideas of something that will spare me from hours of repetitive bobble throwing?

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bloodyteenagers · 03/06/2016 21:04

Tinfoil balls. Paper balls. The cardboard insert from toilet rolls, even better if toilet paper remains. Stress balls. Lid from body shop spray (have tried others). Shoe laces. Laser pointers.
Not sure how they managed it. But they dragged a box of dry food upstairs. It was on the side with a bit in , in the kitchen. No one in, came back to food on the floor and the box upstairs.

We had a pet fly. Poor thing didn't last long. Skinny kitten happily chasing it around. Doing that weird chattering. Fat bastard brother(really fluffy so looks fat) comes in, takes a swing and had a nice snack.. Skinny kitten looked so sad. So it's 50/50 how kitty will take to fly.

mummytohpm · 03/06/2016 21:04

I was gonna say Pom poms from kids craft sets! Though we did actually buy them in a set of cat toys. They love them!

PunkrockerGirl · 03/06/2016 21:05

Our last cat had a thing about empty fag packets and used to bring them in regularly through the cat flap and drop them proudly at our feet!
I suspect he'd do better these days since the indoor smoking ban Wink

TroysMammy · 03/06/2016 21:32

Busymum bubbles reminded me of one of the cats I had. He used to love them, and one day I was visited by my sister and baby niece. Baby was on antibiotics and when my sister was jiggling the bottle to get the medicine out the cat sat in front of her mewing. We realised he thought she had bubbles and wanted to play.

Bogburglar99 · 03/06/2016 22:53

Bogbastard loves foil scrunchies which you can get cheaply from Pets at Home. Enjoys playing fetch but also dribbles them all over the hard floor like a feline Match of the Day. Little jingly sparkly balls have the same effect - we often fall asleep to the sound of a jingly ball being dribbled all around the darkened downstairs Smile

Naschkatze · 03/06/2016 23:04

Straws! One of mine is obsessed by them (he's 3 now, definitely not a kitten.) God help you if you actually want to use a straw to drink through!

SuperFlyHigh · 03/06/2016 23:07

They do grow out of the fetch stage sorry.... But mine (half Siamese now 2) loved and loves foil scrunched, small or larger teddy bears or cuddly toys (he loved an IKEA white rat, small penguin, orange rustly fish I got in gran canaria etc.

He also loved and still likes playtime with laser pen.

TondelayaDellaVentamiglia · 03/06/2016 23:13

Faerie likes those crinkly cellophane things that hold lids on jars....she appears from nowhere if she hears one, and she never plays with anything, she's far to regal for nonsense.

but those and big fat flies are her dirty little secret. She holds the fly in her mouth for a second or two and then crunches it all up looking as smug as smug can be.

SlinkyVagabond · 04/06/2016 17:39

Mine didn't grow out of it! He did it till he got too ill.
Anyone else's like the cat games on you tube? Billy loves them, looks under the iPad for the mice. Mac just looks at me like I'm mad.

PeaceOfWildThings · 04/06/2016 17:45

Pipecleaners, a few different colors, folded over to about 3-4 inches long, then twist the ends to make a bone shape. Easy to flick up with claws and get jold of with teeth, so they get brought back. Soft yet weighty, too.

EloiseJ · 07/03/2023 05:27

It sounds like your kitten has a lot of energy and loves to play! Here are some toy suggestions that may pique his interest and provide some variety in his playtime:

Interactive puzzle toys: These toys can stimulate your kitten's problem-solving skills and keep him entertained for longer periods of time. Try a treat-dispensing puzzle toy or a ball that dispenses treats as it rolls around.

Fishing rod toys: These toys have a long wand with a feather or toy attached to the end that mimics prey. They are great for interactive play with your kitten, and you can control the movement of the toy to keep him engaged.

Crinkle balls: These balls make a crinkling sound when they are played with, which some cats find irresistible. They are lightweight and easy for your kitten to carry around and play fetch with.

Catnip toys: Many cats are attracted to catnip, which can provide a fun and stimulating experience for them. Try a catnip-filled toy, such as a plush mouse or ball, to see if your kitten enjoys it.

Laser pointer: A laser pointer can provide endless entertainment for your kitten. Just be sure to never shine the laser in his eyes and to provide a physical toy for him to "catch" at the end of the play session.

Remember to supervise your kitten during playtime to ensure his safety and never leave him alone with toys that he could ingest or choke on.

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