Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Do You Know Your Cat's Specific Play Type?

Have you ever wondered why there are so many
different types of cat toys? Sure, it goes
without saying that cats love to play but did you
also know that there are different cat play
types? Every cat has a propensity towards one or
more types of play and there are cat toys that
make for better or worse toys based on your cat's
play type. Here is how you figure out exactly
what play type your cat really is.

Most cats are most active either at dawn or dusk
so try this little experiment at either of those
times. Put all of your cat's toys away for now
and just start with one. Play with your cat with
that toy for five or ten minutes and see how your
cat reacts. Are they engaged? Does the toy keep
them amused? Try the exercise again with a new
toy the next day. There is a good chance that
your cat will be drawn to one or more of the toy
types listed below.

Interactive:

These include toys such as fishing wand toys with
birds, feathers or string at the end of a stick.
These toys require you to be involved for two
reasons - one obviously to move the stick, the
other because feathers and the like present a
choking hazard and string could get swallowed or
tangled around your cat. Make sure to put these
toys away after use to be safe.

Another type of interactive toy has some kind of
moving part, such as a toy attached to the top of
a scratching post on a spring, or a ball that
moves around a groove in large round plastic
piece as the cat pushes it. These toys are often
connected to scratchers and can often be enhanced
with catnip.

Chase:

These are usually balls, either plain or stuffed
with some type of treat or bell. Be careful of
the quality of the toy. Make sure that the ball
can't come apart easily, or if it could, that
there is nothing inside the cat could choke on.
Light "bouncy" balls are usually favorites, as
cats love to jump and try and catch them, and
they are easier for the cat to bat around and
chase than heavier balls.

Fabric:

The most common type of fabric toy is the
standard mouse. Some have a squeaker, noisemaker
or catnip inside. Find ones that are small enough
for your cat to toss in the air, but big enough
that they can "bunny kick" the toy once they
catch it. Make sure there are no small beaded
eyes that could come off and cause a choking
hazard and be sure that the tail is fastened
securely.

Light toys:

Many cats absolutely adore lights and shadows.
As a result laser toys have become very popular
with cats and some felines can play with this
endlessly. Of course, you need to be careful not
to allow your cat to look directly into the laser
or you risk damaging the eye but if you're
worried about this, a small mirror and a ray of
sunshine works well too.

Make sure to put all the toys away at the end of
each day. It shouldn't take you more than about
a week to figure out your cat's preferences.
Once you know your cat's play type you can stock
up on those types of toys and you'll be able to
rotate different toys throughout the week. This
will keep your cat engaged and anything but
bored. As we all know, nothing good happens when
cats get bored.

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Eric Haaranen is the owner of
http://www.ecattrees.com and frequent catsitter
for Cheetos and Corona. Visit our store for
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