Cats seem to be creatures of leisure. They sit on your windowsill looking out at the birds and squirrels and you certainly don’t see them dash around like dogs do. However, this doesn’t mean that they don’t need to be mentally and physically stimulated. They do, but this is more difficult with indoor cats.
Out in the wild cats will hunt. This isn’t just for fun; it is for survival. Mother cats will teach their kittens how to stalk and trap prey. It is their basic instinct and this instinct does not disappear when cats are kept indoors and are well fed. They have to be stimulated and one of the ways to do this is by giving them toys.
So, what benefits are there from giving your indoor cats things to play with? Apart from encouraging their natural instinct, it keeps them healthy through exercise and stops them from putting on weight. It also helps to relieve boredom which can set in if your cats are exclusively indoors. If you also play with your cats from time to time, it will increase your bond with them and probably lessen any behavioral problems that they might have.
This doesn’t mean that you have to purchase a whole range of play things. There are inexpensive toys out there so buy a few and put them in different parts of the house. In this way, your home will turn into a cat playground.
Perhaps you’re not sure what toys to buy for your cats. Well, we are here to help you. We are going to give you our top 10 best cat toys out there.