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Cat Toys

Cat Toys for Play, Hunting and Enrichment

At Petbarn, the right toys do more than entertain. They satisfy your cat's natural urge to hunt, pounce and explore, which keeps indoor cats active, mentally stimulated and out of mischief. Our range spans interactive toys you play together and solo toys that keep your cat busy while you are out, for kittens through to senior cats.

Match the Toy to How Your Cat Plays

The easiest way to choose is to watch how your cat plays:

  • Hunters and pouncers who stalk and ambush suit wand toys and teaser toys.
  • Batters and chasers who swat and sprint suit balls, ball-and-track toys and feather toys.
  • Solo players who entertain themselves suit automatic toys and puzzle and treat-dispensing toys.
  • Nibblers and rubbers who chew and rub suit catnip toys and kicker toys.

Interactive Wand and Teaser Toys

Cat wand toys and teaser toys put a feather, ribbon or prey-like attachment on a flexible rod, letting you mimic the movement of birds or insects so your cat can stalk, chase and pounce. They are ideal for shared play, bonding and burning off energy, and best stored away between sessions so they stay novel.

Catnip Toys

Catnip toys are filled or infused with catnip to trigger a burst of rolling, rubbing and playful energy in cats that respond to it. They suit most adult cats and are a simple way to encourage solo play, though roughly a third of cats are unaffected by catnip.

Interactive and Puzzle Toys

Interactive toys and puzzle toys challenge your cat to work for a reward, releasing treats or kibble as they nudge, paw and problem-solve. They are well suited to indoor cats and food-motivated cats, slowing fast eaters and keeping busy minds occupied.

Automatic and Electronic Toys

Automatic and electronic cat toys move, spin or flash on their own to spark your cat's chase instinct without you holding the other end. They are ideal for solo play, indoor cats and homes where your cat is alone during the day, with many offering timers and auto-off to keep play sessions short and safe.

Balls, Track Toys and Kicker Toys

Balls and ball-and-track toys tap into your cat's urge to bat and chase, with a circulating ball that rewards each swat. Kicker toys are long, soft toys your cat can grab, bunny-kick and wrestle, satisfying the same instinct they use on prey. Both are easy solo toys that need no setup.

Cat Scratchers

Let your cat scratch where you want them to with cat scratchers, which protect furniture while keeping claws healthy and giving cats a natural way to stretch and mark territory. Even the youngest cats can join in with kitten scratchers sized for smaller paws.

Toys for Every Cat

Our cat toy range covers a wide spread of needs, including:

  • Kitten toys sized and weighted for small paws and developing coordination
  • Interactive toys for shared play and bonding
  • Solo and automatic toys to keep indoor cats busy alone
  • Puzzle and treat toys for mental stimulation and slower feeding

With toys for every age, energy level and play style, it is easy to find something that suits your cat's instincts and keeps them engaged.

Complete Their Setup

Round out playtime with a scratching post or cat tree for climbing and stretching, cat treats to reward and motivate, and catnip to refresh older toys. Add a cosy bed for the long naps that follow a good play session.

FAQs Cat Toys

Start with how your cat plays. Hunters and pouncers suit wand and teaser toys, batters and chasers suit balls and track toys, solo players suit automatic and puzzle toys, and nibblers suit catnip and kicker toys. Factor in age and energy level, and rotate a few toys at a time to keep them novel.

Common types include wand and teaser toys for interactive play, catnip toys, balls and ball-and-track toys, automatic and electronic toys for solo play, puzzle and treat-dispensing toys for mental stimulation, and kicker and plush toys. Most cats benefit from a mix of interactive and solo toys.

Absolutely! Interactive cat toys are an excellent way to engage your cat's natural hunting instincts and provide mental stimulation. We offer a range of interactive toys like treat dispensers, puzzle toys and motion-activated toys. These toys keep your cat entertained and challenge their problem-solving skills.

Kittens do best with lightweight toys sized for small paws, such as soft balls, small plush or mice, and wand toys for supervised play. Avoid toys with small parts that could be swallowed, and choose sturdier options as they grow.

Wand toys, balls, ball-and-track toys and automatic toys all encourage running, chasing and pouncing, which helps cats stay active and maintain a healthy weight. Short, daily interactive sessions are especially effective for indoor cats.

Puzzle toys and treat-dispensing toys challenge your cat to problem-solve for a reward, which keeps the mind engaged and eases boredom. They suit indoor and food-motivated cats and can also slow down fast eaters.

Look for durable toys made for cats, such as dental toys and sturdy kicker toys, rather than items that shed small parts or string. Supervise play with anything stringy or with attachments, and replace toys once they become damaged.

Yes. Interactive toys are useful for training and bonding, rewarding wanted behaviour with a chase or a treat from a puzzle toy. Wand toys also help redirect energy away from furniture and encourage exercise.

Catnip is non-toxic and safe for most cats, producing a short burst of playful energy that wears off in around ten minutes. Around a third of cats are unaffected by it, and kittens often do not respond until they are several months old.

Look for durable toys made for cats, such as dental toys and sturdy kicker toys, rather than items that shed small parts or string. Supervise play with anything stringy or with attachments, and replace toys once they become damaged.

Keep a few toys out at a time and swap them every week or so. Cats lose interest in toys that are always available, so rotation makes familiar toys feel new again and keeps play engaging.

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