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Cats in our house not only eat, sleep and give us their warmth. A pet is a full-fledged member of any family. And just as people have their own activities and hobbies, so an animal should have things for leisure and entertainment.

Nowadays you can find many different toys for pets in pet stores. But buying such things does not mean that your cat will like them. It is much more convenient and cheaper to do something with your own hands for your pet. Your cat will probably like such a toy, and even if not, it will be less offensive than buying an expensive item in a store.

How to make a cat toy from a paper box?

You can make such a cat toy yourself.

Ordinary cardboard boxes for shoes, dishes or small household appliances are perfect for creating an exciting game for your pet. Let's consider two options for creating such a toy:

1. From a regular box.
2. From a shoe box.

Toy from a simple box

To create this toy, we will need a medium-sized box, scissors, tape, a ball of thread, a rubber ball, or your pet's favorite toy.

The cat is trying his best to play with the box.

If your animal has very tenacious claws, then it is better to seal the entire box around the perimeter with tape for longer use.

Shoebox toy

If your cat is large and there is no suitable box in the house, then this option can be simplified. In every home you can find small shoe box.

1. Close it tightly and make several holes for the paws. You can cover it with tape so that the cat doesn’t quickly tear it to shreds.
2. In the same way, we place the pet’s favorite toys there and invite him. The cat will play with such a toy with great pleasure, will chase it around the house, turn it over, stick its paws into the holes, trying to remove the toys from there.

The cat is already playing with the ready-made option.

In this box you can place a ball of thread, balls, a soft cat toy, various ropes or lace.

To prevent your cat from quickly losing interest in the toy box, change the toys inside. Today it can be a ball, and tomorrow it can be a lace, the day after tomorrow it can be a soft mouse.

Here are some examples for creating such a game.

Various options for cats.

How to make a cat toy from fabric?

If your pet is less active and more likes to lie around and chew on his favorite toy, then the option for you is to sew such a toy with your own hands.

In order to create a small soft mouse for your pet with your own hands, we will need:

• Two small pieces of fabric, it can be felt or velor
• Small ribbon or braid
• Super glue
• Thread and needle.

Process of creation:

1. Transfer the pattern to the fabric. We outline 2 patterns for the back, 1 pattern for the tummy and 2 patterns for the ears.

   Pattern for a soft toy.

2. To make the ears look more beautiful, we use fabric of two different colors. We glue the small ear to the big one so that it holds better.
3. Fold the ears in half and attach them to the back with needles.
4. We stitch as shown in the photo. We do this on both sides of the backrest.

   We stitch it.

5. On the pattern, where B is indicated, we sew on our tail.
6. We attach the tummy to the back and stitch it. Next, we sew on the second part of the back, leaving a small hole for stuffing with cotton wool.

   We attach the tummy to the back.

7. We turn the mouse inside out and stuff it with cotton wool or padding polyester. And we sew up the hole.

   Turn it inside out.

8. The soft toy in the shape of a mouse is ready!

If you get the hang of it, you can make several of these mice in a short time. Then you don’t have to worry that your cat has lost her toy and immediately give her another mouse. The eyes for the mouse can be made from beads or simply drawn with a felt-tip pen.

The option is even simpler

An even simpler option where you don’t need to turn the finished product inside out. In this case, we need everything, the same as for the first mouse.

Process of creation:

1. The pattern here is simpler; you can draw everything on the fabric by hand. We will need 2 parts of the back, 1 part of the tummy and 2 parts of ears of different sizes.

   Another pattern of a soft toy for a cat. This pattern is simpler.

2. We fold the two parts of the back and the tail, fasten everything with needles. We stitch it.

   Fold it up.

3. Place the small ear over the large one and sew it together. We make a small cut, fold it and sew it to the already finished body of the mouse.
4. We attach the belly and stitch it, leaving a small hole.
5. Fill with stuffing and sew up the hole.

In the mouse, in addition to padding you can add dried catnip . Then this toy will become extremely popular with your animal. He will play with her, bite her, chew on her and even sleep with her. You can buy catnip at pet stores.

Modernization

In this case, a bead or a simple knot of thread is suitable for the mouse's eyes.

Add beaded eyes.

By applying a little of your imagination to creating toys for your pet, you can create wonderful things. The same toys from boxes can be decorated on the outside with something that will interest your cat. And you can come up with a pattern for mice yourself. The size and color of the fabric is at your discretion. You can make several mice of different colors, and thus find out which color mouse is preferable for your pet.

Conclusion

Don't worry if you didn't succeed in making a toy for your pet with your own hands the first time. You can practice, and you will definitely come up with a wonderful thing that your pet will appreciate. There is no need to spend money on buying toys in stores; you can make everything your cat likes yourself. And the money you save is better spent on treats for your animal.

A cat is a cozy and homely animal with whom you don’t feel lonely. But cats can get bored too. That is why modern pet stores are replete with a variety of fun toys for pets. However, not everyone can and wants to spend money on low-quality and short-lived entertainment. Yes, this is not necessary, because you can do it yourself, the main thing is to know how to make a toy for a kitten with your own hands.

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Why do pets need toys?

Finding itself in an unfamiliar place away from its brothers and mother, the kitten initially experiences stress. And then, gradually getting used to it, he begins to feel bored, because before he was surrounded by the same kittens and they certainly weren’t bored there. But cat games not only relieve pets from boredom, but are also educational in nature. Why do kittens need games and toys?

There are several important reasons for this:

1. Games develop in cats the skills they need to live. Kittens get a lot of positive emotions during games, because this is an imitation of their hunting life and the pursuit of prey. Play is a physical exercise that is good for their health.
2. A bored pet means damage to your property. A kitten is like a small child; if it is not occupied with play, it will damage the wallpaper or furniture. Spending time with a toy will help animals release their energy, which will allow several cats to coexist quite peacefully in the same apartment. This brings the owner closer to the pet and helps the animal realize who its owner is and feel love for itself.
3. So, cat games contribute to the development of cats both physically and psychologically. They allow kittens to develop harmoniously and make life easier for their owners. That is why, along with purchasing a kitten, you need to immediately worry about buying toys for it. But if finances do not allow you to do this, then you can make or find a toy for your pet yourself.

Homemade toys from scrap materials

All cat owners know that they love everything that rustles and moves. Often, their toy can be a hand that scratches and moves along the carpet. The main thing in cat toys is movement and pleasant tactile sensations for cats. The game for these animals is hunting. The more forbidden the item, the more they like it. Even the simplest candy wrappers and paper for a kitten are a wonderful toy. Toys can be divided into several categories according to their nature.

Paper

Homemade paper toys for kittens are all kinds of candy wrappers, simple sheets of paper that have been crumpled up and thrown on the floor. All cats are individual, some need to tie a candy wrapper on a thread and lure their pet, while others just need to throw a crumpled piece of paper on the floor and the fun begins. Here you should watch your pet and try it.

Newspapers can also become valuable toys for cats. Cats love to crawl under the spread of a paper newspaper, rustle the pages and crumple them. Thus, paper, even toilet paper, is the simplest toy for a cat.

Boxes

Boxes are a separate category of toys for kittens. There is even a story that if you want to catch a cat, just place an open box in the middle of the room. What cat would miss such a moment and not try to sit or lie down in a box? Videos and photos of these fun moments can be found on the Internet. And if you cut a couple of holes in such a box, then you can’t even take the box away from the cat. It's so much fun: jumping, climbing or squeezing into an ordinary box!

Natural

You can also collect toys for cats on the street with your own hands, no matter how strange it may sound. This category includes cones, acorns, chestnuts, nuts and other round things. True, then when cleaning you will have to take it all out from under the cabinets or sofas, but the positive emotions from cat play are more important?

Bunnies

You can use a mirror to send sunbeams across the floor and neither the cat nor the owner will be able to stop. We'll have to entertain her until the sun goes down. You can also use a laser, but you will have to buy it.

Available means

Anything that doesn't lie well will make an excellent homemade toy for a kitten. For example, they happily move pens, pencils, clothespins, balls and spools of thread, pill bottles, etc. around the house. Anything that rolls, rustles or moves will be doomed to eternal kitten play.

Handmade

You can make toys for cats with your own hands using fabrics and cat pathogens. For example, a sewn mouse with a long tail, covered with lint and stuffed with catnip, would be an excellent option. A ball filled with foam rubber or mint will also do a great job of entertaining your pet. He will be able to play with the ball even in your absence. Photos or videos of making such toys can be found freely available on the Internet.

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You can make your own toys for kittens from plywood. For the toy, you need to take four rectangular pieces of plywood as walls and two long pieces for the bottom and lid. Cut holes in each of them, smoothing their edges with sandpaper. Glue or pin all the pieces together to create a box. After that, all you have to do is show it to your pet and throw a ball or ball there in front of his eyes. He will definitely be interested in where the ball went and will begin to get it.

There is a video about the creation of such a box on the YouTube video hosting site.

Purchased toys and their variety

If you make toys for kittens with your own hands and don’t really want to waste your time, you can go to the nearest pet store and buy something there that will allow the kitten not to get bored and have fun. Today the choice of toys for cats is simply huge. Purchased toys come in different types; electronic lasers and fishing rods, tracks and mice, which make the pet jump and chase tirelessly, are popular.

You can find simpler toys in the form of mice of absolutely incredible sizes and abilities. Mice can ride, squeak and they are always very pleasant to the touch with long tails and long fur. Kittens especially enjoy running into such claws. You can find plastic, rubber and textile mice. You need to focus on your kitten’s preferences.

Fishing rod toys or toys simply hanging from elastic bands. You can simply hang these on the doorknob and watch your cat jump. The advantage of such toys is that you won’t lose them or roll them under the sofa.

Interactive electronic cat toys are especially popular today. These include maze feeders, massage centers and interactive fishing rods. All of them allow your pet to play and have fun without your participation. Such fun includes the “Happy cat” cat toy.

Track toy “Chase the ball”

This toy is a design that has a groove and a ball, and a scratching post. The principle of the game is very simple: the kitten tries to catch the ball, which constantly eludes him along the groove, and, if desired (which will certainly arise), sharpen his claws on the scratching post. Thanks to this track, the cat will spend time actively and the furniture in the house will not suffer.

Pets need attention and toys for them are not a waste of time and money, but show care and love for the pet. After all, they need it.

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Playful as a kitten - this is what they say about a restless child who literally frolics until he drops. This comparison is not accidental - small domestic predators are distinguished by a special passion for active and intellectual fun. For a kitten, play is preparation for adult life, useful interaction with the owner, and physical training. And for a person - the pleasure of communicating with a pet and emotional release. In addition, cat games give impetus to creativity. There is hardly a cat owner who has not made at least one toy for his pet.

What's a cat's life like? A game!

If cats could read, they would make the phrase of the great Shakespeare their motto. Owners of furry pets know that if a pet refuses to play, it means something is wrong with its health. A well-fed cat in good health will never ignore advances. At this moment, instinct awakens in the little predator. But you can’t go against nature: tracking down prey, waylaying it, catching up and capturing it - this behavior is characteristic of a real hunter.

There are no kittens that don't like to play

If the kitten is deprived of games, he will hone his skills on your furniture, wires and other surrounding objects. If you don't want destruction, play with it. Joint fun brings people and pets closer together. If there is no emotional connection, a harmful cat may grow up and shit in the owner’s shoes.

It is important not to tire your baby: it is better to spend 10–15 minutes on active entertainment several times a day than half an hour to an hour in a row. The older the kitten gets, the longer he will be able to hunt for toy mice and other prey.

Beginning cat breeders sometimes complain that a healthy pet does not want to play with them. Perhaps they are being too assertive and scaring the kitten or preventing him from taking the initiative. We must remember that this is a small hunter, and the owner only manages his prey. Therefore, allow the cat to dominate during play, give in to him if he grabs a toy.

You need to play with kittens little by little, but several times a day

Adult cats need games just as much as kids. This way they get a boost of energy, exercise, and relieve aggression. If there is not enough play, your slender predator will become lazy, fat, and maybe even get sick.

After eating, the cat has no time to play. Jumping and running can lead to digestive problems. Let the animal rest for two hours. And after that it's time to play.

Do not use parts of clothing you are wearing, such as a belt or belt, as toys. Having become accustomed to this, the cat may rush when you are not at all ready to play. Hands or feet should not be impromptu prey either. This will lead to scratches and bites. A cat trained to hunt for its owner's legs can cause serious damage to human health.

Household items should not be cat toys

Kitten toys

You don't have to buy quality toys for kittens. You will need a lot of them, and they are not cheap. It’s better to make useful entertainment from scrap materials with your own hands. You don’t need any special skills for this, just imagination and understanding of the animal’s character.

The kitten will not take care of its toys; even the most expensive ones will quickly become unusable

Cat toys, factory-made or homemade, must meet certain requirements:

Security is worth talking about separately. Pet toy manufacturers may use toxic materials and paints. Such products are not checked as carefully as children's products. Homemade toys are safer. You'll most likely make them from old clothes or household items. There are tips on the Internet for decorating homemade toys with beads, beads, sequins and more. There is no need to follow them. The toy will acquire a glamorous shine, but will become unsafe for your pet. Small parts are easy to bite off, which means they will certainly end up in the cat’s stomach. Be careful with bags: only paper ones are suitable for cats. Plastic bags are dangerous; animals can become entangled in them and suffocate. And it is also very often advised to pack balls, spheres or balls in foil for playing. As if this would extend the life of the toy. No need to check. A cat can swallow pieces of foil, and this is a threat to health and life. Of course, it happens that what is swallowed comes out naturally. But often the foil damages the walls of the stomach or intestines, and internal bleeding may begin. Unfortunately, the author of these lines had a chance to see the consequences of this. The cat ate the Christmas tree tinsel, and between New Year and Christmas, veterinary clinics were closed. Vomiting, bloody diarrhea and death. Now foil decorations are banned in our house.

Another argument in favor of homemade toys: for kittens, the high cost of the thing or its novelty does not matter. Your child may like an expensive gift at first, but in a day or two he will return to his favorite tattered mice from an old sock or a box with slots. Inexplicably, it has been noticed that toys made by the owner himself are especially loved by his pets.

The kitten will play perfectly with an ordinary rag if it moves

Interactive toys for intelligence development

Kittens are very curious. They love to solve intellectual problems, they are interested in what is hidden in the box, who is hiding in the pipe, how to get a toy or treat through a small hole. To develop your pet’s intelligence, you can make play simulators from simple objects.

Boxes with slots that imitate holes and holes develop intelligence in kittens

You will need:

• boxes and paper bags of various sizes,
• pieces of plastic pipes,
• toilet paper rolls,
• twine,
• rubber,
• scotch,
• balloons,
• balls,
• Kinder Surprise cases,
• dry cat food.

Here are a few ways you can make an interesting toy out of it:

1. In a box (cardboard or wood), cut several holes on different sides so that only the cat's paw can fit in. Place balls or balls inside, they should not roll out. You can pierce balls or kinder eggs, thread a string through them and secure it in the wall of the box so that the toy remains inside. When you assemble the structure, secure the lid with tape or glue. Kittens love to explore the contents of the secret box.

   Cats are very interested in holes that they cannot fit into.

2. A similar toy can be made from a plastic container. Cut holes only in the lid, then it is convenient to place smaller items inside, including cat food. If it is a shame to cut the container, use a tetrahedral plastic bottle.

   The food at the bottom of the box will force the cat to show dexterity

3. Using elbows for a water pipe, you can assemble a more massive play structure that will last a long time.

   This toy will last for years

4. Connect several toilet paper or towel rolls with tape. Inside some of them, hang small bait toys: skeins of yarn, balls, feathers.

   Toilet paper rolls are another imitation of minks where prey can hide

5. Place the bushings vertically in a suitable box so that they do not fall out. Place a little food at the bottom of each to make it more interesting for your pet.
6. Cut off the bottoms of paper bags and connect them in the form of a tunnel. Make windows in the walls. The kitten will love sneaking and hiding in the paper tube.

   If the hole is large, the cat is ready to hide

7. A similar structure can be built from boxes. You need to make holes of different sizes in them to make overcoming the obstacle more interesting, and it is better to connect the parts of the tunnel not in a straight line, but with turns and branches.

   From boxes you can make a branched maze

8. Another option is to cut holes for the kitten inside identical boxes, then combine them and fasten them with glue or tape. No lids needed. Your pet will be able to navigate the maze from below or jump over walls from above. You can hide treats or small toys in boxes.

   A few boxes will be a good excuse to play hide and seek

Boxes and bags are excellent building materials for cat fun. To please their furry pets, owners build entire box castles with towers and balconies.

You can make amazing things out of ordinary containers that your cat will appreciate.

If your imagination is not enough for such masterpieces or handicrafts are not your thing, just give the cat a bag or an empty box. He will dispose of this useful thing himself: he will play hide and seek with you, or maybe he will wrap it up like the best gift.

If you don't have time, give the kitten an empty bag

Video: do-it-yourself toy out of the box

Teasing toys

Toys on a string or stick help the kitten show its hunting talents. Usually they are made in the form of mice, fish, pompoms or whisks. Waste materials are used: leftover yarn, old socks and gloves, corks, etc.

A ball of yarn is the oldest cat toy

The little predator will not stand on ceremony with its prey. Tenacious claws will grab it, and only shreds will fly. Therefore, there should be a lot of teasing toys. And you shouldn’t chase beauty; it’s better to take care of strength and safety.

Feather toys are less durable than fabric or yarn toys

For example, real feather teasers look good, but they will last for 2-3 games. And a kitten that chews such a toy may start vomiting. Buttons, beads and other decorations sewn onto fish mice are likely to be chewed off and swallowed by your pet. There is little good in this either.

There are several simple options for making hunting toys for cats:

1. If you know how to knit, please your cat with bright balls, mice or fish made from yarn.

   Knitted mice are a great gift for a kitten

2. These same toys can be sewn from thick fabric; fleece, felt, artificial suede, fur or drape are best suited for this purpose. Anyone can make a mouse:
   
3. Play with the kitten with a traditional ball, you just need to fix the thread. Pass it around the loops several times and tie.

   The thread on the ball must be secured so that it does not unravel.

4. Whisks or pompoms can be made from knitted or fleece fabric. Cut the strips, wrap them with cord in the middle several times and tie them tightly.

   Old clothes are suitable for making such fabric toys.

5. The leftover yarn will also make fluffy pompoms or tassels.

   Using a fork you can make small pompoms

6. Wooden wine bottle caps can be covered with soft fabric covers in the form of candy wrappers.

   The cat will play with a regular cork, but he will like the soft one more.

7. An octopus or other creature of your choice will come out of an old glove. Unknown animals can also be created from a sock that is left without a pair.

   Fantasy will tell you how to turn unnecessary things into toys

So, you have made the main part of the kitten's teasing toy. Now you need to decide how you will play with your pet. There are three options:

The traditional version with a rope is good because you can tease the animal, chase it until you get bored, and then hang the entertainment on a door handle or a special bracket. Then the kitten will play independently when he is in the mood.

This exercise machine will keep cats in good shape.

A teaser on a stick or a fishing rod are more suitable for games with the participation of the owner. But you can find ways to make the cat have fun himself. For example, use flexible materials rather than hard wood: soft plastic tubes or metal springs, thick rubber. Such a toy can be fixed on a stand, and when the kitten attacks, it will spring back, as if resisting. The little predator will like this.

The spring ball is interesting to catch

Video: how to make a simple fishing rod teaser

Rattles

Sounding toys will keep the kitten busy for a long time, because he will be curious about who is making noise there. This means that the cat will roll the rattle, toss it and definitely try it on the tooth.

Kittens love balls, but if there is something rattling inside, it will be even more fun

To make a rattling entertainment, you will need an empty round plastic box, it is good if the lid has a thread, as well as beads, balls or small bells. Making a rattle for a kitten is as easy as shelling pears: place small objects in the container and close the lid tightly. If it does not screw in, secure it with tape or tape. Ideal rattles are made from Kinder Surprise cases. But they quickly roll under the furniture, and it’s difficult to get a small toy out of there. To reduce the “rolling” ability, combine 2-3 kinder eggs together. You will get a small bunch, similar to sausages, it will not roll away.

Connect several Kinder Surprise cases to prevent them from rolling away

Video: toy made from a plastic bottle

Teeth scratchers

Kittens, like human babies, have itchy teeth. If the owners did not give the animal something pleasant to chew on, it will find it on its own. And then say goodbye to wires, shoes and other necessary things. To avoid the painful feeling of eating your property, provide your cat with teeth-scratching toys. They can be purchased at a pet store. Children's rubber toys and rings are also suitable, but they will not always be interesting to a mustachioed pet. But chewable treats for small dogs: pig ears, dried meat and something similar - kittens really like them.

Your kitten should always have something to scratch his teeth with.

You can make an edible toy yourself. Buy beef tendons, cut them into suitable size pieces and dry them in the freezer. You need to keep them there for 3-4 days without putting them in a bag. Then defrost the workpiece and let the kitten scratch its teeth. He can chew such a toy completely.

Cat owners often give their pets dog treats to scratch their teeth.

The kitten will love raw chicken leg. But to prevent the animal from getting hurt, I first trimmed its claws, and at first I only gave it a “brush” without a large bone. By the way, a very small kitten cannot chew it off. But an adult animal is quite capable of it. But you have to be careful - tubular bones are dangerous. Their fragments can injure the stomach and intestines. When the cat has had enough of playing with a chicken leg, I take it away, but beef tendons are a long-lasting delicacy. I leave them in use until they completely lose their presentation and begin to smell unpleasant.

A chew toy can be made from raw tendons.

Toys for adult animals

A bad owner is one who doesn't play with his cat. As already mentioned, play for a domestic predator is the most important part of a full life. Of course, an adult, respectable cat does not need as much running and jumping as a young creature. However, without regular active leisure, the animal quickly loses its shape. You don’t want your pet to become lazy, overweight, and end up in the record books as the fattest cat.

This is the fattest cat in Mexico, he doesn't care about games anymore

Entertainment for big cats is no different: use the same ideas of teasers, puzzles, rattles and scratchers that you have already worked out for the kitten. But don't forget to add something new that your pet hasn't played with yet. Old toys can get boring, but the unknown awakens curiosity.

A healthy cat is always ready to play

But sometimes it happens that there is a pause in the games, and the cat has lost the habit of hunting habits. He does not react to the old proven mice, feather dusters, pompoms and other exciting objects. At the same time, you know for sure that the animal is healthy. This means that we will have to teach him to play again.

The game increases the cat's mood

A large toy will help solve the problem. Give your cat a soft faux fur friend. It is better if the gift is a copy of a real animal rather than a cartoon one. That is, a cat, dog, rabbit or someone else in life size. To make friendship happen right away, try rubbing the toy with catnip (catnip) or spraying it with a spray containing an infusion of this herb. Let the cat get used to his new friend, and then make him come to life. Let him jump, run and attack with your help.

An adult cat will frolic like a kitten if you can stir him up

Catnip, or catnip, has a stimulating effect on animals, but not as strongly as valerian. The substance nepetalactone, which the plant contains, irritates the nervous system of cats. But, as scientists assure, catnip does not have an addictive effect and does not harm health. And approximately 30% of cats do not react to it at all. Kittens under the age of six months are also indifferent to it.

Catnip excites cats, but not as much as valerian

It is no coincidence that toys for cats are made in the form of mice, fish and birds. Little hunters instinctively react to the silhouette of their prey. If they are allowed to choose, they will prefer toys that are as similar as possible to real living creatures. When our kitten Timon was allowed to roam around the house, he chose a ferret from IKEA from a variety of soft toys. It turned out to be not quite the right size for him, but satisfied Tim gladly dragged the large booty into his house.

Of all the toys, the cat will prefer the one that most resembles a real animal.

If there are no soft toys or it’s a shame to give them up to be torn to pieces, make a traditional fish mouse for an adult and slightly lazy cat. And put a little dry catnip in the stuffing.

Don't forget to treat your pet with boxes and paper bags from time to time. Just leave them in sight. He himself will figure out what to do with them.

Adult cats, like babies, love tunnels, bags and boxes

A radical way to cheer up a bored cat is to make him a real friend, not a toy one. An aquarium with fish is the simplest thing. It will, of course, interest the animal, but it can put a passive pet in a contemplative mood. But another kitten in the house will definitely add play, fun and movement to the measured life of the fluffy lazy person.

Video: making felt toys with catnip

For cats, play is not entertainment, but a vital necessity. Predators must lie in wait and catch up with prey; for this they have keen eyes, strong muscles, sharp claws and teeth. Domestic cats are equipped with this formidable arsenal, but they live on everything ready-made, surrounded by care and comfort. Only play allows them to express their hunting essence, throw out accumulated energy, and give stress to their body and mind. If you regularly forget to play with your pet, don’t be surprised that he damages furniture and wallpaper, behaves provocatively, or, conversely, has become completely indifferent and passive. Cat games are also useful for the owner: while having fun with his pet, he receives a lot of positive emotions, develops dexterity and speed of reaction, otherwise you can fall under a hot clawed paw.

Surely cat owners have often noticed that their pets are more willing to play with objects accidentally found in the apartment than with toys from the store. The reasons for this animal behavior are inexplicable, but the fact remains. Therefore, instead of once again spending money on toys for cats, it is better to make them yourself from scrap materials. We are sharing simple ideas that will tell you how to entertain your pet quickly and easily.

1. Play station for furry explorers

Glue toilet paper rolls in different positions onto a thick piece of cardboard. Inside them, put little things that attract the cat’s attention - for example, large buttons, beads. The cat will try to get them.

2. For a few pennies

Make several holes in the base of the toilet paper roll in a chaotic manner. Thread cocktail tubes, bright shreds or pom-poms through them. This toy will keep the animal occupied for a long time.

3. From your favorite cardboard box

It is a well-known fact that cats are partial to cardboard boxes. Take advantage of this feature and turn it into a gaming station out of the box. Inside the box there are small objects, and on top there are bright cords that will also attract the cat’s attention.

4. Mini tangle with protection

Letting your cat play with regular balls or spools can be dangerous as he may choke on the threads. Therefore, we propose to slightly modernize this option for entertaining a cat. Roll the threads into a medium-density ball, leaving one end free. Then wrap the ball in regular foil. Cats love its rustling and soft shine.

5. Second life for leftover water pipes

You can make a do-it-yourself cat toy from leftover water pipes. You just need to connect them using corner elements, which are sold at any hardware store. You will also need to cut holes in the pipes slightly larger than a cat’s paw, and put various little things inside. The cat will try to get them.

6. Soft pompoms

Pompoms on a string are the favorite toy of many cats, which they do not get tired of for a long time. Ready-made toys can be hung on the doorknob so that the cat tries to get them.

7. Making a sommelier out of a cat

Cats love to play with wine corks because they are lightweight. You can simply give the cat a cork, but if you have some free time, make a more complex toy. For example, tie it with a crochet hook or attach bright feathers or ribbons.

8. For needlewomen who are friends with a needle

A person who knows how to use a needle can sew a simple toy for a cat in a couple of minutes. We recommend choosing fabrics of sufficient density, such as wool or felt.

9. From a T-shirt that is collecting dust in the closet

To make such a cat toy with your own hands, you will need an old knitted T-shirt. Cut it into thin strips, fold them together and tie them in a knot. To make it more interesting for the cat, we recommend using T-shirts of different colors and knitwear that differ in density.

10. Disposal of corrugated cardboard

Corrugated cardboard, from which large boxes are made, is useful for creating toys for a cat. Cut a lot of circles out of it, make a small hole in the middle of each of them. Then string them onto a piece of lace, tying it into knots.

11. Bright shreds for a cat

Cut the pieces into square shapes. Foam rubber, scraps of fabric, and thread are suitable for filling them. To make the bag arouse the cat's increased interest, you can put a little catnip inside it.

12. If a child’s sock is left without a pair

Using the method described in the previous paragraph, you can make a toy for a cat with your own hands from a child’s sock. Just fill it with something soft and tie it in a knot.

13. Cat fishing rod

A thin wooden stick, strong thread and strips of thin fabric are all you need to make a cat fishing rod. Fold the fabric overlapping and use a needle to thread the thread through the strips. Tie the free end of the thread around the stick.

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For each of us, home is a cozy room, a warm hearth, delicious food, a warm atmosphere, and for many also a beloved pet cat, which, like us, needs its own secluded corner. Of course, you can buy a beautiful house at a pet store, but it’s better to do it yourself, especially since we have 13 wonderful options with detailed instructions in the photo.

Solar tent

Anyone can make such a tent for a cat. All you need is a bright T-shirt, a couple of wire hangers and cardboard.

Materials

So, prepare: a T-shirt, thick square cardboard, two wire hangers, adhesive tape, pins, pliers.

Cut off the ends (hooks) of the hangers.

We make stands from hangers. To ensure density and smoothness, tape the cardboard around the edges.

We make small holes (to hold the wire tightly) in each corner.

We cross the wires and secure the top with tape. Make sure the legs of the stand are touching the corners of the cardboard. Insert them into the holes.

Bend the ends of the wire on the reverse side.

To make it easier to move the tent, cover any protruding bends with tape.

The frame is ready. Make sure the wire posts are symmetrical. If necessary, trim them with pliers.

We cover the frame with a T-shirt, folding it as shown in the photo below. The T-shirt should be pulled tight enough.

Place a soft pillow or blanket inside and present the new thing to your cat!

Cardboard tower

A structure made of layers of corrugated cardboard for a cat looks very aesthetically pleasing and unusual. Repeat after us and you will get the same thing!

Materials

Prepare corrugated cardboard, cutter, pencil, compass, glue, brush.

Drawing circles

First of all, let's draw layouts of our cardboard disks, located one above the other. The result will be 8 groups of 4 or 5 disks of a certain size. The dimensions will depend on the size of your pet, but in our example the radii are as follows:

1. 21.5 cm
2. 21 cm
3. 20.5 cm
4. 20 cm
5. 19.5 cm
6. 19 cm
7. 18.5 cm
8. 18 cm

Cut along the drawn circles.

Basic circles for the bottom

Now we form the base of our house. We cut out a solid disk with a radius of 21.5 cm (without a hole inside), then draw exactly the same 6 disks, but with a hole (we measure 4 cm from the edge in the same way).

We place the discs on a solid base.

Assembling a pyramid.

Drawing the entrance opening

We measure the height of the opening and remove the excess top. Draw the boundaries of the door. You can draw any shape.

On each disk we mark the boundaries of the opening.

Cutting out the door

Using the marked signs, we draw straight cutting lines on the disks. It is important to determine their correct angle of inclination.

Putting the circles back together

Glue the disks into a pyramid

Let's call the cat!

After the structure is completely dry, we arrange a soft place inside and delight our beloved pet.

Luxurious sofa for an important cat

How long can you occupy your cat’s favorite spot on the couch? Finally, sew him your own. And don't forget about the bows!

For work, prepare:warm fabric (in our example, corduroy), material for the bottom of the sofa, material for interior decoration, padding polyester, scissors, thread, needles and a sewing machine.

Let's draw a layout. Dimensions are determined by the size of the animal. The optimal width of the side panel is 20 cm.

The bottom consists of dense fabric on the bottom, padding polyester and corduroy on top.

Sew the layers together.

We cut the side. Sew along the edges, leaving one side unsewn.

We first attach the side panel to the bottom with pins.

We fill it with synthetic fluff.

Sew up the hole.

Now it’s the turn of the sofa cushions. We also fill it with synthetic fluff. If desired, add a patterned stitch along the edges.

We decorate the crib with bows or other accessories, for example, fish. We admire it!

Cat in the chimney

Materials

To make such an original house for a cat, prepare: a wooden tube of the required size (can be purchased at a hardware store), acrylic paint, sandpaper, wood glue, a ruler (or measuring tape), a piece of foam rubber or soft fabric for interior decoration.

We measure and cut the tube to the required size.

Cutting out the stand

We draw two straight lines along the tube at a short distance from each other.

We cut along the marked lines.

Thus, we will get a rounded piece that will serve as a stand for our house. Sand the rough edges with sandpaper.

Glue and paint

We paint the main structure and the outside of the stand. After the paint has completely dried, thoroughly glue the stand to the house. Turn the structure upside down and tightly clamp our stand to the base. Wait for the glue to dry (this will take about 30 minutes).

Glue a piece of foam rubber for softness.

Cozy details

Cover the bed with a blanket and place a small decorative pillow. You can also decorate it with curtains on the sides or hang a funny toy for the kitten.

Hanging cat house and shelves - original composition

Such an unusual project will become a real highlight in your home. Now the cat house imitates a hanging shelf, and real small bookshelves serve as steps for it.

We build the house from ordinary wood plywood, cutting out a doorway and a small window in the shape of a cat's face.

But the most creative element of the composition is the cable bridge! It is made from cut strips of birch plywood and grommets connected to a cable. We buy it at a hardware store. Cable ties and fastening clips are also useful. We use a laser cutter for cutting.

The final touch is rugs on the roof of the house and on the steps-shelves. We fasten them with construction glue.

A cat in a poke!

And this project will show an interesting version of a cozy bed that can be used in different ways.

Materials: thick felt fabric, bright fabric for decorative stars, 2 colors of thread - to match the stars and the bag itself, filler, sewing machine, scissors, needle, measuring tape, fabric clips, compass or round shape, pencil, paper, chalk for fabrics.

Cut out two circles for the bottom of the bag.

Sew the circles together, leaving a small hole for filling.

Fill the bottom evenly with filler and sew the hole.

We form the side walls. We take measurements.

Cut out a large rectangular piece.

Fold the rectangle in half, and glue decorative stars on the outside just below the bend.

Using three-layer thread, sew the stars to only one side (try not to sew both!)

Fold the rectangle in half and sew the edges along the length. Turn the bag inside out, hiding the seam.

We fasten the pillow to the bottom with clamps.

Sew it to the sides.

The sleeping bag for the cat is ready. But the most interesting thing is yet to come – the use cases!

Option 1 – cave

Option 2 – cozy high sleeping bag

Option 3 – compact chair

Luxurious crib with columns

Let's start with this ordinary table...

... which we will turn into a luxurious cat bed.

Preparatory work

The headboard for the crib will be a finishing plinth, which we will cut to the required size.

We will make the ends of the columns from antique curly handles.

We will make the legs of the crib from wooden pine blocks.

We fasten them with screws and wood glue.

The frame is ready for finishing!

Let's add more beauty using pink marker paint.

We lay out a beautiful mattress and call the main expert!

Tent for a cat

It's no secret that cats love boxes! Why not try making a real tent out of it for your pet? The principle is the same as that of the “solar tent”.

Materials

We collect the box.

We disassemble wire hangers.

We attach the wires obtained from the hangers to the box.

For strength, glue the edges to the box with hot glue.

We fix the top by wrapping it with wire.

All that remains is to put on the T-shirt.

Transforming an old sweater

You can sew a cozy and warm cat bed from an old sweater. Prepare pins, stuffing (eg polyester), pillow, needle, thread and scissors.

Main source material

We sew up the neckline, sew a transverse line between the sleeves (this way we separate the back of the future bed).

We fill the back and sides with polyester.

Sew the cuffs.

We put the pillow inside.

Sew up the hole and fasten the sleeves to the base with pins.

Sew and remove the pins.

You can brag about the end result!

Two-story building

A full two-story house can also be an excellent design for a cat's home. A minimum of drawing skills, good imagination and cardboard boxes will definitely come in handy in this matter. And a few more details - a knife (or scissors), a ruler, a pencil.

First of all, we cut out the door and windows, then we construct the roof. Glue it to the frame and you can decorate!

Another idea for a funny cardboard house for a cat

Striped tent

If you have a cat “Matroskin” at home, make him such a tent. And then for sure she and your minke will be like two boots.

Comfort cube

This cube house is made of foam rubber, covered with beautiful fabric. The work is not fun, but the result is amazing!

More creative cat house ideas:

Feel free to experiment and implement unusual ideas in such an important project as a cat house. Believe me, not only the main owner will be delighted, but also all the surrounding guests and family members!