| Fortunately you don't have to spend a fortune on toys | | | | you can see what your cat chooses to play with and |
| for your feline friend. This is largely due to the fact that | | | | what they do not. Also it's important to note that some |
| they will play with whatever it is you have handy. | | | | cat toys should only be used when you are there |
| Whether it is a string, a leaf, wrapping paper, or a ball, | | | | playing with your cat or kitten. |
| they will be completely content swatting it, biting it, and | | | | A Collar, Leash, and Harness for Your Cat |
| tearing it apart. Of course, many of these items that | | | | A collar is a very important thing if you have a cat |
| you have lying around your house are not the safest | | | | who enjoys both the indoors as well as the outdoors. |
| for kittens and cats, nor do you want them thinking | | | | An important thing to keep in mind when buying a collar |
| that it's ok to chew on whatever they want, this is | | | | for your cat is that if they are quite active and curious, |
| why it's important that they have some of their own | | | | you will need to find a collar that can break away. |
| toys. | | | | Although a breakaway collar seems kind of strange, it |
| You can choose to go through your house and find | | | | is really in the best interest for your cat and their |
| toys that will be safe for your cat or to go to the store | | | | safety. |
| and purchase a few cat designated toys. Some toys | | | | If you cat is outdoors or even inside and their collar |
| that are safe to give your cat that you find around the | | | | gets caught on something you do not want them to |
| house are: | | | | choke, that is why it's important to look for a |
| • Small balls that bounce, but they can't chew apart | | | | breakaway collar. You should have your kitten or cat |
| and aren't so small that they will get caught in their | | | | begins wearing their collar as soon as possible so that |
| throat. | | | | they become accustomed to it. |
| • Sewing supplies such as a empty wooden thread | | | | Also make sure that your cat has some sort of |
| spool | | | | identification on their collar if they get lost or find |
| • Balled up paper | | | | themselves out of your house. You can also choose |
| • Boxes and gift bags filled with tissue paper | | | | to purchase a leash and a harness if you wish to take |
| Items around the house that you should not give your | | | | your cat or kitten out for a walk. If you have the |
| cat or kitten for health and safety reasons: | | | | opportunity to train them how to walk with a leash |
| • Balls of string, yarn, or spools with thread on them | | | | when they are young they will adapt to it much better. |
| • Anything with wire in it | | | | Not all cats like the leash around their neck which is |
| • Anything aluminum or cellophane | | | | why it might be necessary to purchase a harness |
| • Plastic bags | | | | which will be more comfortable for the cat and give |
| • Rubber bands | | | | you more control as well. |
| • Nothing that is sharp or pointy | | | | What You Will Need to Groom Your Cat |
| • Nothing that can break and hurt your cat | | | | Grooming is a big part of having a cat, especially if you |
| • Nothing that they can chew off and get stuck in | | | | have a long haired cat so you will need to have the |
| their throat | | | | proper grooming tools, even if you have a short haired |
| You can find many fun and colorful cat toys at your | | | | cat. Mainly you will just need to have a flea comb and |
| local supermarket or pet store. The key is to use your | | | | a brush, but the tools that you will need depend largely |
| judgment before you buy any of them. Carefully look | | | | on what type of fur your cat has. Grooming is |
| them over and make sure they won't become | | | | important in order to prevent hairballs and it will also |
| hazardous to your cat as he plays with them. It's smart | | | | help to cut down on how much cat hair will be on your |
| and cost effective to start out with a few toys so that | | | | furniture. |