They know exactly what they deserve, and they’re not afraid of walking away from people—or toys—who aren’t giving them what they need. The catnip encourages hesitant kitties to go for the scratching pad instead of the couch, and once your kitty is worn out from scratching, it doubles as a bed. It’s about three feet across, so be sure you have room for it, and do be careful with the zippers that hold it together. There are cheaper scratch lounges on the market, but given this one’s durability, replacement pads, and absolutely glowing reviews, it’s safe to say the investment is worth it.

There are many other different attachments to add long term variety and interest for your cat all compatible with either rods - Simply clip on to Play. Only one of my two cats is sensitive to catnip—the other one wants to know why I keep giving him boring dried leaves. If your cat is sensitive to catnip, you can spread it in the cardboard scratcher to entice them to give this toy a try. Once the sessions are over, put away the special play therapy toys or your cats will hunt them down!Reviewers say the treats (and the rattling sound they make inside) can make this toy extra-enticing for hours on end, and that it’s also great for doling out food slowly. Fibreglass Splinters - The entire wand is completely covered in a rubber coating to stop any splinters. If your cat loves to chase flying objects, they will love this slingshot-style bird toy from Sumind. While the vast majority of this toy’s reviews are positive, many of the negative ones highlight the same concern—if your cat is ripping it up without supervision, they could ingest and choke on a part of the fabric. With multiple tiers and rolling balls, this toy offers more interest than a single-level track—something that reviewers love.

Da Bird has been the only therapeutic toy I have worked with that truly helped my fearful kitties focus so intently that they forgot their fear and exercised with abandon. Follow Reviewed on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or Flipboard for the latest deals, product reviews and more.One complaint is that two balls per track means they don’t roll as freely, but if that’s an issue, a little time and elbow grease could remove the extra balls. It uses obstacle avoidance technology, so you won’t have to worry about it crashing into things, even while learning how to use it. Wands are highly interactive toys and easy to control, so they’re great for getting both you and your cat moving. This set is great for cats who go through toys fast, and owners who want quantity rather than toys that will last for years. The Rolls Royce of feather cat toys, not only because to a cat the feathers look, sound and feel like bird wings which mimic a real bird in flight but also because the construction quality is superb.

Safer Plastic Clip - Other other manufacturers use a metal clip with a metal pin at the end of the cord to attach the prey toys.

If you want something more ornate, we’ve spent some time with the PetFusion Ultimate Cat Scratcher and love it. The Flying PurrSuit has a single length long 39" or shorter 19 inch rod with swivel hook on top, made from fibreglass for strength, durability and fully rubber coated in a red sheath to eliminate any possibility of fibreglass splinters. All that’s required is a space with enough room for the birds to move around, somewhere to hang it, and a couple of batteries. For those who have not seen the worldwide internet craze for these toys, The Flying PurrSuit and Da Bird are high quality, durable, interactive toys that cats just Adore!