As we know, he loves nothing so much as hiding in the boxes and rummaging through the garbage cans... And, to our great despair, he almost systematically sulks all the trinkets bought in the trade, ultra-comfortable basket etc. So, it would be wrong to ruin ourselves in the purchase of toys right?
Which materials to choose?
No need to take the head too much, to please your cat, bet on the materials he loves. His preferences? The rigid but somewhat crumbly textures on which he can exercise his claws such as rope, string, cardboard ... Raw materials that are inexpensive and easy to find, or even to recover (in addition it is a great way to recycle cardboard!). Then? He also likes small volatile things, which undulate in the wind and that he makes every effort to intercept, such as feathers and small pieces of wool ... And here too, there is no risk of spending fortunes to get them!
How to make toys for your cat?
Then, you will have to be creative! But no need to rack your brains... on Pinterest, hundreds of owners have experimented and innovated to entertain their 4-legged companions. And it's a mine of ideas if you don't have the inspi!
- With cardboard, make him a basket, a house, a scratching post, a ball game etc.
- With rope/string wrap there around any surface (cylindrical or flat) to create a scratching post or cat tree
- Hang feathers, pieces of wool on a ball, at the end of a stick to titillate your feline
- Make small felt subjects to distract him
1 - A cardboard house
You've had a cat for a few years now. So you know that felines love to play and bask in a cardboard box. Exactly! You have plenty of them in stock. Since they are not very aesthetically pleasing, you can transform them to create a home. let your creativity speak and choose a design that you like! Just make sure the opening is large enough for your cat to go inside. For decoration, you can use paint, put curtains on the windows thanks to fabric ...
2 - A fishing rod
Fishing rods are undoubtedly one of the favorite games of cats. Thanks to them, you and especially your children can play without being scratched. The principle is simple, you need a stick of at least 30 cm and a string. To fix it, several solutions exist. You can pierce the tip of the stick in order to insert the wire, you can simply make a knot or use scotch tape. At the end, you have to place a small object. A bell or feather will do.
3 - A rattle
Like babies, cats love rattles. This is good because these rattles are very easy to make. You just need to take an empty roll of toilet paper or absorbent paper. Then place grains of rice, small plastic balls or bells inside. To close, simply use scotch tape. If you want your cat's rattle to look pretty, you can put on colored tape.
4 - Prey
It is well known, cats like to hunt mice. But a problem arises: there is no mouse in your home. What if you made them? Take old socks and then fill them with cotton. Add a string to queue the mouse. The assembly is very simple and can be done seamlessly! You just need to put on rubber bands. Of course, if you have sewing skills, you can add ears and a small nose to rodents.
5 - Pompoms
Cats love pompoms. To them, they are similar to bullets. Making a pompom is very simple! Here are the steps of the realization.
Prepare a stand. To do this, you need to cut out two cardboard donuts. It is also possible to use a fork.
Wrap wool on the two donuts that need to be placed on top of each other.
Slide a thread into the wool rings.
Tighten the thread and tie a knot.
Cut the wool curls.
6 - A box of surprises
Is your cat curious? Make him a box of surprises! To do this, take a large shoebox and then small rolls of toilet paper. Next, create a maze. Your cat must be able to insert its paw in the different spaces to circulate a bell or a treat. This box is very playful and will keep your cat busy while you are away.
7 - Suspensions
First of all, remember that alcohol abuse is dangerous for health. That being said, after tasting this incredible Beaujolais vintage, don't throw away the cork. Corks can be used to create suspensions. After having holes them, it is enough to thread them like pearls on a string. The suspension can be hung on a door handle or on a cat tree.
8 - A kibble dispenser
Kibble dispensers are playful and allow gluttonous cats not to gulp. They are also an excellent occupation during your absence. The principle is simple: your cat must move the dispenser to get the kibble out. He moves and makes his head walk! To make a kibble dispenser, you can take a small tupperware or a small bottle of water. Make a small hole large enough for the cat to pull out the kibble.
9 - A multifunctional toy
Cats love to play and you have to keep this instinct for as long as possible. To achieve this, you can create a multifunctional toy for him. Take a washcloth and fill it with cotton. You can insert aluminum foil for noise. Close the glove with a little sewing. Then you can sew ribbons around. You can also place a few bells in the middle of the cotton.
10 - A homemade cat tree
Think bigger? What if you embarked on the creation of a homemade cat tree. Rest assured, it's quite simple.
Start by finding an old stool.
Create a cushion on the seat. To do this, put cotton on the platform, cover with a thick and comfortable fabric and then staple.
Get rope and cover the feet of the stool with it. They will become scrapers.
Under the seat, hang strings with feathers, bells and other toys at the end that will please the cat.
To know what type of toys to make, you have to observe your feline. If he likes to run around the house after a ball, it is necessary to favor mobile games. If you like to grab blankets, soft toys or cushions between your paws, bet on larger and especially soft toys. If he spends a lot of time alone, then puzzle games.
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