I am a veterinary educator/consultant, and this is the first cat toy I can honestly say all cats love: young and old, healthy or sick, even a feral cat I have loves it. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods.

It’s made of bright orange plastic, with a funny cat-face painted on the top section, where the motor is housed. One end of a long, brightly-colored, silky cord is sewn onto a flat, elastic “conveyer belt” which is constantly rotating. The Fling-Ama-String boasts several awards, including the Editor’s Choice from Cat Fancy Magazine and the Best New Cat Product from the Global Pet Expo. The weighted base stays steady while the flexible rod on top dangles and bounces a feather toy in prey-like patterns.Take care when using a laser pointer because if the laser hits the cat’s eye, it can cause damage to the retina. She bats them around and tosses them up in the air for play time and will chew on them at quiet time. Not only are scratching posts a great way to keep your cat entertained, but they also provide a great way to keep their claws the right length and to distract them from the act of ripping your soft furniture and wooden fittings to shreds!

If your cat is a menace for clawing items they shouldn’t, a scratching post is undoubtedly the answer - and they’re bound to love using it.KONG’s Active Feather wand is an especially sturdy cat wand, and at 18 inches from tip to tip, it’s sized nicely for kittens. Winner of the Best New Cat Product Award by Global Pet Expo and the Product Excellence Award by Pet Age Magazine, this string toy provides non-stop amusement for cats and their owners.