Making cat toys with recycled materials (rolls, cardboard)
No need to spend fortunes. Cats often prefer the packaging to the gift.
Recommended Materials
- Empty toilet paper rolls
- Shoe box
- Corks
- Kibble
Steps to follow
Step 1
The kibble dispenser (Homemade Pipolino): Take an empty toilet paper roll. Fold the edges on one side to close it. Put a handful of kibble inside. Fold the other side to close completely. Punch a few holes (slightly larger than the kibble) on the tube with a cutter. The cat will have to roll the tube to make the kibble fall out. Excellent for gluttonous cats.
Step 2
The surprise box (Whack-a-mole): Take a closed shoe box (tape the lid). Cut several round holes (size of a cat's paw) on the top and sides. Put ping-pong balls, corks or plush mice inside. The cat will spend hours trying to catch them through the holes.
Step 3
The fishing rod (The classic): A rigid stick (stake, chopstick), a strong string, and at the end: a cork, natural feathers or gift wrap ribbons. It is the best toy to interact with your cat and make him jump.
Step 4
The rustling tunnel: Tape several kraft paper bags (grocery or fast food type) together to form a tunnel. Imperatively remove the handles (strangulation risk). Cats love hiding in them and the noise of the paper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it dangerous ?
Safety first. Check that there are no small detachable pieces (plastic eyes, bits of fine string, staples) that he could swallow. Never let a cat play with a plastic bag (suffocation risk) or a ball of wool without supervision (intestinal obstruction).
Precautions
- Monitor first uses.
- Throw away when too damaged.
