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Old 08-15-2018, 09:04 AM
 
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I have several wands and cat kicker that my cat enjoys, but I am looking for more to alternate, as the cat gets bored easily.


Do you have one that you have used that your cat loves?







These are the ones I have so far that my cat plays with consistently:


Kong Kickeroo Pattern - about 12 inches long



Cat Dancer - This was his first toy. He used to love it until he got the



Go Cat Cat Teaser Cat Catcher Wand - He tore off the mouse so i have to buy replacement


Worm Teaser - The worm teaser is his favorite and best toy so far -- no matter how many times he played with it. Everytime it comes out, he will chase it.


Cat Bed - He likes it flat on my bed and it will keep him on his side of the bed. He refused to sleep on anything else.
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Old 08-15-2018, 09:40 AM
 
Location: Kansas City, MISSOURI
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I think every toy I've ever gotten my cat, she's eventually got bored with it after a while. Many she was never interested in in the first place. Even the laser pointer she greets with a big "meh" these days.
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Old 08-15-2018, 09:58 AM
 
Location: Northern California
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We recently bought a scratch post, with a cardboard box near the bottom, that has holes in it, so we put balls or other toys in the holes & she spends ages tying to get them out. We got it at Friday morning store. Only one hold is big enough for the ball to come out of, so it keeps her occupied for a long time, & I am so mean, once she has the ball out, & bats it around the room, I put it back in the box lol
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Old 08-15-2018, 10:58 AM
 
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I think every toy I've ever gotten my cat, she's eventually got bored with it after a while. Many she was never interested in in the first place. Even the laser pointer she greets with a big "meh" these days.





Yup, they get bored really quickly, that is why i buy many toys and switch them up. I used one for 1-2 days and hide it from my cat and used a different toy. But he never got bored with the worm teaser.
And I know what you mean, I bought many toys and my cat did not care about them, that's why I make this thread. I need some suggestions.



I bought a laser pointer too, but my cat was never really into it. He likes it better when am holding the wand. For some cats, they do not get "reward" for their effort so they lose interest.











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We recently bought a scratch post, with a cardboard box near the bottom, that has holes in it, so we put balls or other toys in the holes & she spends ages tying to get them out. We got it at Friday morning store. Only one hold is big enough for the ball to come out of, so it keeps her occupied for a long time, & I am so mean, once she has the ball out, & bats it around the room, I put it back in the box lol



Can I ask what scratch post did you buy? I am trying to get one for my cat too.
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Old 08-15-2018, 12:30 PM
 
Location: Wisconsin
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For scratching posts, we love the Ultimate Cat Scratcher (we have two). https://www.amazon.com/SmartCat-3832...70_&dpSrc=srch

Ours love the Cat Catcher too (we have replaced many mice)

Do you have Da Bird?
https://www.amazon.com/Go-Cat-Bird-F...70_&dpSrc=srch

Another favorite is an oldie but goodie, the Cat Dancer. It's super cheap and our cats love it!
https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Dancer-10...70_&dpSrc=srch

I have not heard of the worm toy but am going to check it out.
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Old 08-15-2018, 01:21 PM
 
Location: Madison, NJ
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We have a scratching post similar to the Ultimate Cat Scratcher but it was cheaper at the time I bought it: From Chewy

Our cats used to love the cat dancer too but have gotten pretty bored. They do love cat trees! We have 2 from Armarkat - they are very sturdy.
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Old 08-15-2018, 01:28 PM
 
Location: Phoenix
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Don't buy anything that rolls with a bell inside.
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Old 08-15-2018, 01:28 PM
 
Location: Northern California
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Yup, they get bored really quickly, that is why i buy many toys and switch them up. I used one for 1-2 days and hide it from my cat and used a different toy. But he never got bored with the worm teaser.
And I know what you mean, I bought many toys and my cat did not care about them, that's why I make this thread. I need some suggestions.



I bought a laser pointer too, but my cat was never really into it. He likes it better when am holding the wand. For some cats, they do not get "reward" for their effort so they lose interest.
















Can I ask what scratch post did you buy? I am trying to get one for my cat too.

I got it at a chain called Tuesday morning. I threw out the box already so I can't give you a name, but I do see the photo of it, at their website.

https://www.tuesdaymorning.com/departments
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Old 08-15-2018, 02:16 PM
 
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Mine likes the Ultimate Scratching Post and Da Bird.

I used to spend more money on toys but I find the best ones are free (or nearly) — piece of parachute cord ($2 from Walmart crafts dept.), laser pointer, milk rings ($ but get a free gallon of milk), cable ties, etc.
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Old 08-15-2018, 03:03 PM
 
Location: Phoenix
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I used to spend more money on toys but I find the best ones are free
And there's the tried and true ball of crumpled paper. Never fails.
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