{"id":11710,"date":"2023-02-09T16:46:58","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T16:46:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cattime.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/?p=11710"},"modified":"2023-02-09T16:46:58","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T16:46:58","slug":"the-best-enrichment-toys-for-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cattime.com\/reviews\/the-best-enrichment-toys-for-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Enrichment Toys For Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What to Look For<\/h2>\n<p>When looking for the best enrichment toys for cats, start by considering what your feline companion likes to do and how you can bring that fun into their world. Look for interactive options offering a variety of activities such as exploring, digging, hiding, and hunting. Make sure whatever you choose is safe \u2013 no sharp edges or small pieces made of toxic materials. For example, Cat Amazing&#8217;s puzzle box exercises your cat&#8217;s mind while they &#8220;hunt&#8221; for treats. However, if you want to keep your cat fit <em>and\u00a0<\/em>mentally engaged, we recommend Doc &amp; Phoebe&#8217;s hunting cat feeder. They&#8217;re shaped like mice, and all you have to do is place them around your home. Your cat will love finding their prey. Read on to learn more about our top picks.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Cat Amazing Cat Treat Puzzle Box<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cat-Amazing-Interactive-Puzzle-Feeder\/dp\/B009R3SFBC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cat-Amazing-Interactive-Puzzle-Feeder\/dp\/B009R3SFBC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51Daws18I-L.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cat-Amazing-Interactive-Puzzle-Feeder\/dp\/B009R3SFBC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A puzzling choice<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This creative toy stimulates your cat's instincts as they hunt for treats.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Overall<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cat-Amazing-Interactive-Puzzle-Feeder\/dp\/B009R3SFBC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This award-winning puzzle box for cats will surely be a hit with your inquisitive feline. It features three chambers, each with their own level of difficulty. Just throw in some treats and watch your cat go for it. We found that cats, young and old appreciate the challenge particularly because this puzzle box engages with their natural instincts. And if you own multiple cats, rest assured that it&#8217;s durable and large enough for rambunctious play. Plus, the box is intentionally lightweight so that it will slide around on the floor, so your cat exercises both their mind and body. What&#8217;s not to love?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quite durable, considering that it&#8217;s basically just cardboard.<\/li>\n<li>Most cats really engage with this toy<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for multi-cat homes<\/li>\n<li>Eco-friendly materials<\/li>\n<li>Excellent replay value<\/li>\n<li>Easy to assemble<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">Treats can get stuck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Doc &amp; Phoebe&#8217;s Indoor Hunting Cat Feeder<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Doc-Phoebes-Indoor-Hunting-Cat\/dp\/B07HFKDJF8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Doc-Phoebes-Indoor-Hunting-Cat\/dp\/B07HFKDJF8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41e4Ds2dLtL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Doc-Phoebes-Indoor-Hunting-Cat\/dp\/B07HFKDJF8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">On the prowl<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Unleash your cat's inner predator with this interactive toy.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Runner Up<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Doc-Phoebes-Indoor-Hunting-Cat\/dp\/B07HFKDJF8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It&#8217;s a well-known fact that cats love to hunt mice. But if you&#8217;re like us, we&#8217;d prefer to keep the mouse entrails in our home at a minimum. That&#8217;s why we love Doc &amp; Phoebe&#8217;s unique cat feeder. Their mouse-shaped design is sure to grab your cat&#8217;s attention; if that doesn&#8217;t, the treats you place inside will. But you don&#8217;t have to just place treats in this feeder. In fact, we&#8217;d recommend using these as a creative way for their daily chow. Cats are natural-born hunters, so if you place these around the house, it&#8217;s pretty much a guarantee that they&#8217;ll find their prey. Even better, this toy will keep them from scratching up your sofa or chewing your drapes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li>Dishwasher safe<\/li>\n<li>Great for portion control<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for kittens and adult cats<\/li>\n<li>Deters your cat from deviant behavior<\/li>\n<li>Successfully engages cats&#8217; hunting instincts<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Designed to be used twice a day to match your cat&#8217;s natural feeding cycle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">May take some cats a while to adjust to this new form of feeding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Trixie Activity Fun Board<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Trixie-4590-Activity-Fun-Board\/dp\/B001O8L2UO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Trixie-4590-Activity-Fun-Board\/dp\/B001O8L2UO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31N2dD2M-qS.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Trixie-4590-Activity-Fun-Board\/dp\/B001O8L2UO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The game is afoot<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This interactive toy encourages your cat to use their five senses to hunt for treats.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Most Engaging<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Trixie-4590-Activity-Fun-Board\/dp\/B001O8L2UO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you want to challenge your cat, you should certainly consider the Trixie Activity Fun Board. We love how it engages with a cat&#8217;s five senses. There are four stations \u2014 globe, peg, alley, tongue, and tunnel \u2014 each varying in difficulty. For example, the globe station looks like a fish bowl and allows cats to use their paws to scoop out treats, while the tongue station is for liquid treats, where they&#8217;re discouraged from using their paws. And since you&#8217;ll be using both wet and dry food, we&#8217;re pleased to report that this activity board is dishwasher safe.<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li>Challenging but not frustratingly difficult<\/li>\n<li>Keeps cats occupied for some time<\/li>\n<li>Excellent replay value<\/li>\n<li>Durably designed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">More adept cats might figure out the puzzles too quickly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">AmazinglyCat Flopping Lobster<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Flopping-Lobster-Indoor-Cats-Small\/dp\/B08X4L1HK3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Flopping-Lobster-Indoor-Cats-Small\/dp\/B08X4L1HK3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51KjgBnV6zS.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Flopping-Lobster-Indoor-Cats-Small\/dp\/B08X4L1HK3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Flopping fun<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This battery-operated toy also comes with a fun dose of catnip.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Interactive<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Flopping-Lobster-Indoor-Cats-Small\/dp\/B08X4L1HK3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes a cat needs more than just a limp, lifeless toy to bat around \u2014 they want their toy to bat right back. That&#8217;s where AmazinglyCat&#8217;s flopping lobster comes to play. This interactive sea creature operates automatically courtesy of the built-in motion sensor. Plus, AmazinglyCat includes a USB cord so you can quickly charge it up for the next play session. And while this fluffy toy may get slobbered by your kitty, we found that you just throw this lobster right in the washer.<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li>Most cats get really excited over the flopping motion of this toy<\/li>\n<li>Fun to play with, but also cuddly<\/li>\n<li>Comes with catnip<\/li>\n<li>Surprisingly quiet<\/li>\n<li>Long battery life<\/li>\n<li>Very durable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">Toy may be too big for some cats&#8217; tastes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">PetSafe Cheese Automatic Cat Toy<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PetSafe-Automatic-Interactive-Electronic-Multiple\/dp\/B00VV5TG08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PetSafe-Automatic-Interactive-Electronic-Multiple\/dp\/B00VV5TG08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51gL1PDwOKL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PetSafe-Automatic-Interactive-Electronic-Multiple\/dp\/B00VV5TG08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Peek-a-boo<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Whether you're home or away, this toy will keep your kitty entertained.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Automatic<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PetSafe-Automatic-Interactive-Electronic-Multiple\/dp\/B00VV5TG08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This fun cat toy is perfect for solo play. It operates automatically, so you&#8217;re cat will be entertained even when you&#8217;re not home. We don&#8217;t think your curious furball will be able to resist batting at the pesky mice as they pop their heads in and out. Durability-wise, this toy can handle some rough play, which is great for multi-pet homes. And since it uses AAA batteries, you can place this toy anywhere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li>Instantly peaks your cat&#8217;s attention<\/li>\n<li>Cats of all ages engage with this toy<\/li>\n<li>Affordably priced<\/li>\n<li>Sturdy design<\/li>\n<li>Long battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">Not motion activated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Why are enriching cat toys important?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They provide cats with stimulating activities that encourage them to stay mentally and physically active. These toys also help to reduce anxiety, boredom, and destructive behaviors in cats by engaging their natural instincts, such as hunting and stalking. Finally, these toys can provide a great way for bonding between owners and cats since the two parties can interact during playtime.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if my cat doesn&#8217;t engage with their puzzle box?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, ensure that the puzzle is set up appropriately so your cat has access to all the treats or rewards inside. If your cat still isn&#8217;t engaging with the box, try putting some toys around the base and leaving them for a few days to encourage playtime. You can also put food on shelves and windowsills if you have those accessible for your pet \u2014 cats love hunting for meals. They might then give the puzzle box another try.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to Look For When looking for the best enrichment toys for cats, start by considering what your feline companion likes to do and how you can bring that fun into their world. Look for interactive options offering a variety of activities such as exploring, digging, hiding, and hunting. 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