How to Make Inexpensive Entertainment for Cats

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By badkitties
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We want more fun!

Cats become easily bored with their toys. Every couple of weeks, put them away and substitute them with one or two of these easy suggestions.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Paper bags
Shoe boxes
Clothes baskets
Planters
Shredded paper
Empty cat food bags
Nature videos

Step 1

Paper bags make boring toys more fun

Paper bags are an old time favorite. Put one on either side of the room for extra excitment
Step 2

Collect shoe boxes. Kitties love them
Step 3

Clothes baskets are fun for multiple cats
Step 4

If you buy a large planter for inside or out, let them explore it first.
Step 5

Collect shredded paper from home or office, and fill a large box. It makes a mess, but they are entertained for hours.
Step 6

Empty cat food bags are great. They will destroy them, but so what. Good fun.
Step 7

My cats love nature shows. When there is a bird or rodent program on, I put their kitty condo's in front of the t.v. Record any they show interest in.
Step 8

Returning their old toys inbetween these suggestions makes them seem new again.

Tips & Warnings

Switch things around to keep things fresh. Let them in a forbidden closet once and awhile.
Check for hidden dangers, like sharp items or posins in a closet. Check for open staples in boxes. Make sure bags are as easy to get out of as they are to get into.

Comments

kims3003 said

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on 11/13/2009 Very creative - wonderful photos! A++++

gahazeleyes said

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on 11/10/2009 I have a cat, this is a very good article for me. Thanks!

on 10/8/2009 I look at cat and dog toys in the stores and try to duplicate them with stuff around the house if I can. I think most of their fun comes when we interact with them no matter what the toy is!