Best cat toys

What to consider

Laser pointer – stimulates your cat's hunting instinct and provides endless fun. Keep sessions short to prevent overstimulation.

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Cats are natural hunters and play stimulates their instinct. Here are our three favourite toys:

  1. Laser pointer: Encourages hunting instincts and provides endless play. Keep sessions short to avoid overstimulation. View on VioVet
  2. Scratching post with climbing course: Combines scratching, climbing and resting. Perfect for saving your furniture and keeping your cat active. View on Pets at Home
  3. Catnip mice: Filled with catnip, these plush mice are irresistible to nearly every cat. View on Amazon.co.uk

Provide a variety of toys to prevent boredom. Safety first: regularly check for loose parts.

Guidance based on product features. This is not a laboratory test or a hands-on review of every product mentioned.