Toys for kittens

Some tips for buying toys for kittens. If you have just brought home a new kitten, then you know how playful and fun they can be. Kittens love to play.

They love to pretend stalk various objects, pounce on them and then attack with all their kitten energy. You have probably noticed that there are all sorts of cat toys for sale.

While you may decide to purchase any of these for your full-grown cat, you will need to be more selective when choosing playthings or toys for kittens. Your kitten may be thrilled at the idea of a piece of string or ribbon, and while their play is cute, these items can be very dangerous.

A kitten, like a human baby, will put anything in its mouth. Strings and ribbons, when swallowed can tangle up the digestive tract and make the little fellow very ill.

Choosing toys for kittens

The other end of the string is usually anchored to a fuzzy mouse, a ball, a feather, or any other of a number of small playthings. These toys are a great way to have fun with your new kitten.

Although it is downright cute when the tiny feline pounces on your hand and bites or kicks, this is not behavior you want to encourage.

Tiny kitty teeth do not hurt as much now, but when that young one grows up, you will be facing a big problem. It is best never to condone aggression in a pet, even if it is play aggression.

Choose instead, a remote control or battery-operated mouse. The kitten will enjoy the thrill of chasing and attacking a moving thing. Just make sure always to supervise kitty when he is playing.

Small household objects may be very appealing to a kitten. Again string, ribbon, a button, balled up piece of paper, bits of packaging or other small items could become very dangerous if the new kitten swallows it.

Safe toys for kittens

Choose instead small stuffed animals, balls, or fuzzy mice for the kitten to play with. These small items make excellent items for the kitten to attack.

But remember that these toys are made especially for cats, they do not include hard objects, like buttons, that can be dangerous.

When you bring home a new kitten, they are most likely going to see everything as a possible play toy. You will need to teach the kitten what is safe and what is not, what is for play and what is off-limits.

Make sure that your kitten never tries to swallow any toy, even if it is one made for cats. Avoid any loose strings, ribbons, or cords since they can be dangerous and could lead to kitten chewing on an electrical cord.

Since your kitten needs to be supervised, you will find the perfect opportunity to interact with him and play. This will help build the bond between you and the kitten.

And will allow you the chance to teach him what is OK to play with and what is not. For a wide variety of safe toys for kittens you can Shop for Cat products at Pet Smart Online.



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