10 Awesome cat toys that are durable, eco-friendly
Most pets love to play with toys. Nowadays separate toys, exclusively for cats, are available in the market. Unfortunately most of the low quality toys are short lived. Cats have sharp claws and the soft fabric or the material of the toys are pulled apart which forces the cat owner to throw the toys and replace with a new one. Apart from causing waste of money, such toys, made with harmful plastics and other materials, also prove to be a threat to the environment.
Keeping this in mind, toy manufacturers came up with an idea of making durable and organic toys for cats. These toys are not only ecofriendly, but also last long and are much more fun for the cat to play with. They are termed as green cat toys. You can find them in any of the pet stores or shops easily.
Here is a list of ten such ecofriendly toys which can enhance your cat's playful mood. Most of the toys are made with catnip, a plant belonging to the mint family and having a great aroma which is harmless and attracts the cats very much.
1. Lucky duckling
This cat toy, originated by West Paw Designs, is actually a duck toy made with plastic bottles that are recycled. The makers used catnip to fill it. Cats love to pounce on this bright yellow duck, and bite it, and catch it with their paws. The fabric of the duckling does not worn out in spite of rough handling.
2. Fuzzy hedgehog
This toy hedgehog, designed, available at Cattitude Creations' Etsy Shop, is hand knit with wool and the spikes are made with organic catnip. Cats love to dig their claws into the back of the hedgehog, which never gets disturbed and remains intact.
3. Billy Bob the cork ball
Billy Bob is made with natural cork and is a great fun to play with. It just rolls like a ball and cats love chasing it. Even when they dig their sharp claws on its surface, this cork ball remain as sturdy as ever. This cork ball is packed in a resealable cover with organic catnip in it. Billy Bob is available in all cat stores and online dealers.
4. Atomic flyers
These toys are designs made from Merino wool, an eco-friendly and sustainable material. They are one of the favorites of the cats. These can be whizzed across the hard floor and cats love chasing them. They come in different shapes and colors.
5. Great green cat
This toy is in the shape of a tube with three wooden balls inside it. It has an opening with just the size of a cat's paw. The cats love to roll the tube and touch the balls by putting their paws inside. This toy is made with recycled materials and is biodegradable.
6. Kitty bugs
These bug shaped toys are made with clean T-shirts. The material is tied in a twisty knots giving dangling legs and a look like a bug. They are scented with catnip. Cats can toss it in the air and chase it.
7. Kitty hooch catnip mouse
The chase and run of cat and mouse is a old story. It is not a hidden fact that cats love to chase mouse. This toy is specially made with this intention. The mouse is made with wool and filled with organic catnip. Cats find it fun to abuse the mouse and the latter bears without losing its shape.
8. YEOWWW! Big baby cigar
This toy, in the shape of a cigar, is stuffed with organic catnip and cotton. It is a treat for the cats as its firm shape makes it ideal for wrestling.
9. Cat tamboo
Cat Tamboo is a toy which reminds the cat of a bird movement. It feels good to chase this teaser and have fun. This toy is made with natural and sustainable tamboo fibers, a member of the bamboo family.
10. Kitten mitten
Mitten is a kind of gloves and cats love this mitten toy and putting their paws inside it. This mitten is stuffed with organic catnip and dye free organic cotton.
