Easy Homemade Cat Toys

As pet owners, we like to see our pets happy; and what better time to see our pets happy than during Happy Cat Month? Make your cats purr loudly this month by making cat toys from scratch. Here are a few affordable cat toy ideas that are easy to make.

Crumpled newspaper cat toy

This is the cheapest method for entertaining a cat. Cats like to bat the crumbled paper toys and carry them in their mouths. Cat owners can also use paper towels, magazine clips and newspaper. 

Raw Vegetables and Leafy Greens

Although cats probably won't be seen eating the veggies, they will use them as hockey pucks around the kitchen floor. Cats may walk around with baby carrots in their mouths; but don't expect them to eat them.

Pizza Boxes

Make a large hole in the center of the cardboard pizza box; and let your cats jump in-and-out of the space. Playing games with the pizza box will allow the cat to be active and strengthen hind legs. 

Yarn

The most typical cat toy is a ball of yarn. They love getting tangled in the soft fabric. Keep an eye on your cat to make sure they don't need help getting untangled.

Empty Bottles

Whether it's pills or an empty water bottle, your cat will enjoy smacking the bottles around on the floor. Be sure to remove labeling as a safety measure; so your cat doesn't choke. 

Bubbles

Like children, cats love popping bubbles. The bigger the bubble, the easier it is to see...and pop!