The 10 Best Catnip Toys
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Purrfect Play For those purists who want to avoid synthetic materials like plastic and polyester fills, as well as harsh dyes with mysterious origins that might adversely affect feline health, this manufacturer of natural cat toys has what you're looking for. Their designs incorporate hemp, cotton, wool, and other organic components. To top it off, they give 5% of their profits to no kill/rescue organizations. purrfectplay.com
Adopt a Pet The first step to pampering a cat with catnip toys is having a cat at all. This website does an excellent job of assisting your quest for adoptable animals in your area, with refined search fields that can help you find the perfect fit better than you might on your own. They also offer a long list of useful posts that explain issues like why it's better to adopt than buy pets. adoptapet.com
Editor's Notes
April 23, 2020:
While catnip itself is neither harmful nor addictive for cats, there are other concerns you should always keep in mind when searching for both catnip-filled and regular cat toys for your feline, as well as other items like scratching posts and cat costumes. For example, their playtime with anything that has loose, long strings should be monitored, as they might swallow these, which can lead to digestion issues, surgery, and worse. Please keep this in mind if you’re considering purchasing any models like the KONG Feather Teaser, SmartyKat Fish Friends, or Hartz Gator Scratch.
Similarly, just like human babies and toddlers, certain small items constitute choking hazards, and while most toy makers take this into consideration, any toys with small parts like bells or fake eyeballs might pose a risk of those smaller parts breaking free, making it possible for your cat to swallow them. This is even true with cat collars. Just so, we suggest keeping certain higher-risk cat toys stored somewhere safe when your cats aren’t playing with them.
Finally, while there are a lot of designs out there that seem exciting to humans, don’t forget you’re buying toys for the type of animal that is just as likely to love playing with the box they came in. Just so, although models like the Yeowww! Yellow Banana and Our Pets Cosmic might seem too simple, they are often what your very imaginative animal companions love most.