Your Cat

The good TOY GUIDE

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Kittens are bundles of pure energy. Play offers an outlet for this energy, providing mental and physical stimulatio­n. Of course, it’s also a pivotal time to bond with your new bundle of fluff.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT TOYS

Kittens love small plush toys they can carry around like pretend prey.They also like larger stuffed toys (about their own size) that they can wrestle and kick with their hind legs. Often, one particular soft toy becomes a favourite that they’ll play with well into adulthood.

Purchase toys from reputable brands sold in pet shops and supermarke­ts as

Regular playtime is part of providing your kitten with a stimulatin­g environmen­t.Toys are good for a kitten’s healthy developmen­t; those deprived of toys may have difficulty learning to play as adults.

these are likely to be explicitly designed with kittens in mind and be well made. Be wary of very cheap items on internet auction sites or market stalls.They might be made from a low-grade material with loose parts, such as googly eyes, that could quickly come apart for your kitten to swallow or choke on, or may rip open to reveal fillings such as polystyren­e beads, nutshells, or beans that could be eaten.

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