5 Cat Products Every Cat Needs In Their Life

I’ll be the first to admit, my cats are spoiled. Their toy bin is overflowing, they have their own dedicated cat-food pantry, and each room as some type of cat furniture in it. Did I mentioned that all three of my heated blankets have been confiscated by them as well? They even have numerous puzzle toys!

Despite their many luxuries, there are some products I have found that stand out from the rest.

1. Metal Litter Scoop

This isn’t a fun one for your cats but it’ll make scooping the litter box a bit less of a chore. Any metal litter scoop works. They’re sturdier than plastic and last longer. I’ve had the same one for years.

DuraScoop Jumbo Cat Litter Scoop on Amazon @ $12.99

2. Yeowww! Catnip Toys

If you’re only going to buy you cat one toy this month, a Yeowww! Catnip Toy is the way to go. These toys are a staple around my house because of their durability and potency.

YEOWWW! Catnip Toy Variety Pack Cigar & Banana & Rainbow on Amazon @ $14.99

3. Karma Cat Toys

These toys are made of felt and made in Nepal with a simple goal: “to provide economic stability for our artisan partners in a way that is environmentally sustainable”. No two toys are exactly alike! I have the 3″ 3 pack of Veggies and the Snake & Mouse set.

Karma Cat 3″ Veges, Pack of 3 Toys @ $9.95

4. K&H Heated Cat Bed

Spoil your feline royalty with a heated cat bed. This bed is nice because it only is warm when your cat is in it and responds to your pets natural body temperature to help regular the heat. Despite having two of these, they always seem to fight over the same one…

K&H Pet Products Thermo-Kitty Heated Cat Bed, Starting @ $77.99

5. Messy Cats Litter Box Cleaning Brush

Also not a fun thing for your cats but I promise this is worth every penny. I own two of these, one to clean litter boxes and the other to clean my bathtub! It’s no wonder they’re sold out at the time of writing.

Messy Cats Litter Box Cleaning Brush @ $8.00

And a bonus….

6. Neko Flies

Neko Flies are difficult to get your hands on as they were discontinued in 2019 but if you can get one, do it. I love this toy and am sad to see it no longer being easily obtainable. These toys provided an interchangeable “bug” which moved in a way similar to natural bugs. Some of their attachments also included iridescent plastic which, when combined with the sound, really make it seem like your cat was chasing a bug. The craftsmanship was well done too which is why I had no problem forking over $50 to get my hands on one.

This is the attachment I own. At the time of writing it appears Roarcats still has these in stock for $13.99 (excluding the wand you’ll need) but you can also get them from Amazon.

What products can’t your cat live without? Should we make a list of 5 more products? Let us know in the comments or @WetNosesPetSitting or #WetNosesPetsitting

There’s nothing worse than picking out a new cat toy at the store only to bring it home to find your cat hopelessly disinterested in their new play thing. That is one of the tricky things about cats, you never know exactly what toy will catch their attention. At our house we have a huge cat bag full of discarded toys and the one toy they love the most is an old Jack in the Box antenna ball, go figure?! That’s why I stopped buying toys for them and started making these awesome DIY cat toys that they seems to love.

No sew knock-around knot

This simple idea is the perfect way to up-cycle an old shirt. All you need to do is cut up the shirt into 5 or 6 one inch thick strips. Then take one of the lengths and tie around the others in the center, The tie them all again into a knot in the middle and you’ve got yourself a perfect cat toy. Just make sure the knot is extra tight so that it stays intact while they knock it around.

DIY Cardboard Scratching Pad

Cats love scratching pads, they not only save your furniture and carpets but they help keep your cat’s claws healthy. This easy tutorial shows you how to make your own round scratch pad for you cat by reusing old cardboard boxes. Sprinkle some catnip on it and your cat won’t be able to resist!

DIY Cat Treat Puzzle

I can’t wait to do this one for my cats. They get a little stir crazy in the winter and this is a perfect way to beat the boredom when they are stuck inside. By cutting a few holes in an old tupperware and putting a some old small toys and a hand full of treats, you make an awesome little game that your cat will love playing all afternoon.

Pom Pom Fishing Pole

One of the best toys for your cat is the classic “fishing pole” game. This tutorial will show you how to easily (all you need is a fork and some yarn) make little poms poms that you can attach to a stick or pole. Your cat will love playing to their instincts with this catching-the-prey game.

Frayed Toilet Paper Roll

This has got to be the easiest toy you can make for your cat. Take an old toilet paper roll and cut the ends a few centimeters, then bend them out to look like a wheel. This helps it bounce around at different angles which will keep your cat batting away at it.

With these great ideas for DIY cat toys, you don’t have to spend a ton of money on cat toys. Your house is full of things you can easily make to keep them entertained. Don’t forget to let us know what homemade toys your cat loves in the comments!

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