Top 10 Cat's Favorite Toys

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1.Laser Light - The laser light is by far our favorite toy, and our humans like playing with it, too! We spend an hour every evening playing, “Chase the Fairy.” This is a great little bargain at about $7.99, too! Every cat should have one.

2.Turbo Scratcher - Number two most favorite toy is the Turbo Scratcher. This has a durable, hard plastic ring with a ball that can’t escape (and rolls REALLY fast) and a refillable cardboard scratching center. Every feline from kitten to mature cat loves this toy! These are only about $11.99 and worth every cent.

3.Kitty Tunnel - This toy barely ranks below the Turbo Scratcher. We love our Kitty Tunnel! It’s good for chasing and hunting and hiding and rolling and napping. It’s a great thing! $22.99 is a little on the high end, but that’s for a fancy expanding one. And we would still want it even if mom had to spend a little more. Kitty tents, by the way, aren't as great because they collapse on us.

4.Kitty Kat Circus - We kittens really dig this toy and can spend lots of time being entertained by it. Our older brothers and sisters weren’t so impressed. This one is $24.99, but it is pretty durable and can be taken apart easily and put away if needed.

5.Peek-a-prize Toy Box - This is a square box with lots of paw-sized holes stuffed with kitty toys. It is a wonderful toy that keeps us busy. It comes in different sizes, starting at $24.99 and is cool enough to splurge on the price.

6.Race and Chase - This has a mouse inside a durable plastic wheel. The mouse is so hard to get, but we love chasing him anyway! This is a reasonably priced toy at around $12.99

7.Boxes and Baskets - There's nothing better than a cardboard box, and they are completely free! We also like baskets in all shapes and sizes, though.

8.Catnip Mice - Still an all-time favorite, they must be on our list because no kitty can be happy without catnip mice. If they have feathers on them, they’re even better!

9.Feathers on string - Feathers on anything!

10.Balls - Fuzzy balls, jingly balls, little balls, big balls, we love balls! Our favorite are an orange, rattling tennis ball by 9-lives.

You can always get your mom to help you make your own cat toys!

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Basic Persian Cat Care tips

To all Persian lovers, here are some tips that mght be helpful for our kitties.

• Persians are best kept indoors because their fur will become filthy and unruly if left outside. Cats can be happy indoors if they have a companion pet, toys, scratching posts, window shelves and lots of attention from you.
• You might be able to train your cat to walk on a leash or harness - but watch out for dogs.
• Hold your cat with one hand under her chest and the other hand under her back legs, keeping her close to you.
• Play with your cat or kitten with toys, not your hands, which can encourage biting and aggressiveness. If your cat bites, blow in her face before pulling your hand away.
• Reward your cat when she's good instead of using physical punishment when she's bad, which will only make her scared of you or cause her to act out when you're away. A loud noise or squirt of water can help stop bad behavior.
• Give your cat her own "garden" (from a pet store or vet) so she won't eat your plants, some of which may be poisonous. Or, to prevent plant eating, place cedar blocks or hot chili peppers on the soil, or hang the plants out of your cat's reach.
• Besides wreaking havoc with your Persian's coat, the outdoors poses many possible dangers, including fights, disease, getting lost, hypothermia, traps and getting stolen.
• Small objects such as buttons, needles, shoelaces and tinsel can be hazardous if your cat eats them.
• Keep household cleaning chemicals and medicines in places safe from your cat's curiosity.
• Certain plants, such as poinsettias, can be fatal to your cat, as can the water in the base of your Christmas tree stand.
• Your cat can be strangled or suffocated by plastic bags with handles.
• Hide electrical wires - your kitty might try to chew them.
• Keep toilet lids down. Drinking the water can make kitty sick, and in the worst-case scenario, she might drown.
• Make sure your window screens are secure. Cats don't always land on their feet, and they don't have depth perception.
• If your cat refuses to use a clean litter box, see your vet - it could indicate a health problem.

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