FAQ: Toys for cats

Simple safe toys include a cardboard box with holes, a paper bag without handles, a toilet roll tube with treats, or an old sock filled with catnip. Don't use thread, rubber bands or small parts the cat could swallow.

Fold the ends of a tube shut with a few pieces of kibble or treats inside, or stand several tubes upright in a box and drop treats into some of them. Use non-toxic glue or do without it.

Tie a thicker cord or a strip of fabric firmly to a stick and attach a larger piece of fabric or a ball at the end that the cat cannot swallow. Use such a wand only when playing together and put it away afterwards.

Yes, put dried catnip or crinkly paper into a clean sock and tie or sew the end firmly to make a kicker. Throw it away once it gets holes or the cat starts chewing it to pieces.

A crumpled paper ball is a simple and usually safe toy that rolls and rustles easily. Don't use glossy or printed paper, and throw the ball away if the cat chews it and swallows pieces.

Take a few favourite toys that smell of home, plus a foldable tunnel or a wand. Familiar items help the cat settle faster in a new place, and during the journey leave only a soft, safe toy in the carrier.

A favourite toy or bed that smells of home helps a cat feel calmer in an unfamiliar place. Ask beforehand what toys you may bring, and choose ones you won't mind if they get worn.

On hot days play early in the morning or in the evening when it is cooler, and for less time than usual. Water must always be available, and if the cat pants with her mouth open or becomes sluggish, stop the game and let her cool down.

In winter cats spend more time indoors, so extra wand games, puzzles, tunnels and high spots for watching out of the window help. With less exercise a cat can gain weight, so keep an eye on food portions too.

Yes, but when unwrapping remove all ribbons, bows, tape and plastic parts, as cats love to chew them. The wrapping paper and the box will often interest the cat as much as the toy itself.

Large cats need bigger, sturdier toys: longer kickers, wider tunnels, strong wands and larger balls. Maine Coons often stay playful all their lives and enjoy interactive games and fetching toys.

Calmer breeds often prefer slower games: a wand on the floor, scent toys, easy puzzles. For long-haired cats avoid sticky toys or ones that tangle in the coat, and check the coat after play.

Siamese and Oriental cats are usually very active, curious and sociable, so interactive games, puzzles and fetch suit them. Daily play with their owner is especially important for them.

Hairless cats play with the same toys, but their skin is more prone to scratches, so avoid rough toys or ones with sharp edges. They get cold faster, so play in a warm room and offer a warm bed afterwards.

A set is handy when you don't yet know what your cat likes, as it contains various types. But some toys often go unused, so once you know your cat's preferences it may be better to buy a few individual toys.

Look at the toy's dimensions, materials, whether it has small or replaceable parts, the battery type and whether it is washable. Toys often look bigger in photos, so compare the dimensions with your cat's size.

No, zoogidas.lt sells nothing; it only compares prices from Lithuanian online pet shops. Once you choose a toy, you buy it on the shop's own website.

Prices are collected roughly daily, and each product shows when its price was last checked. Before buying, confirm the final price on the shop's website.

The product page shows the price history, so you can see how the toy's price has changed over time. This helps you judge whether the current price is typical or temporarily higher.

There is no set schedule: replace toys when they wear out, tear or become unsafe. A sense of novelty can often be created without buying anything, simply by rotating the toys you already have.