How to Make Simple Cat Toys

Some cats love to play and others are not as active. If you have an active cat with a playful personality, you may be often on the lookout for new and interesting toys and items to use to engage your cat in recreation.
There are a number of toys that are both inexpensive and easy to make. Your cat is sure to enjoy playing with these homemade toys.

Things You'll Need

• Stick Ping-Pong ball Scissors String Yarn needle Tape measure Sock Catnip Empty plastic medicine bottle (with child-safety cap) Jingle bells

Instructions

Make a Cat Fishing Pole

1. Punch a hole though the Ping-Pong ball with the yarn needle.

2. Cut a 2-foot length of string. Thread the string through the hole and secure the ball to the string by tying a knot that is bigger than the hole you punched into the ball.

3. Tie the other end of the string to the stick.

4. Engage your cat by getting its attention. Cast off with the fishing pole and encourage your cat to play with the ball.

Make a Catnip Sock

1. Wear the sock for several hours. This will transfer your unique smell to the sock.

2. Place one or two tablespoons of catnip into the sock and twist the sock several times to seal the catnip into the toe of the sock.

3. Hold the catnip in the sock in your hand and turn the sock inside out.

4. Place another 1 to 2 tablespoons of catnip into the toe of the sock and twist the sock again.

5. Repeat step 4 one or two more times.

6. Tie the sock with an overhand knot to seal the catnip within the sock.

7. Add fresh catnip periodically to keep the sock attractive to the cat.

Make a Jingle Ball

1. Wash the medicine bottle and scrub off the label if there is one.

2. Place the bells inside the container. Two or three bells will be sufficient.

3. Replace the medicine container lid and make sure it is securely in place.

4. Get your cat's attention and place the jingle ball on the floor to be played with.