Ragdoll Cats

There are a variety of toys available for purchase for your Ragdoll cat. There are also a number of toys you can improvise from household items. The most important thing to keep in mind when it comes to toys is safety. Any toy that could be swallowed or broken and swallowed should be avoided.

If you purchase toys for your cat you can cat proof them by removing feathers, ribbon, eyes, or any small part that could break off and swallowed. If you purchase soft toys make sure that they can be machine washed. Child safety labels should be present on any stuffed toys you give to your pets.

Here are some ideas for safe “cat proof” toys for your Ragdoll cat.

Shower curtain rings make excellent cat toys. Your Ragdoll cat can bat them around, carry them, and play fetch with them. Ping-pong balls are excellent toy for this reason as well; a ping-pong ball in the bathtub can occupy your cat for hours. You can also purchase plastic balls with bells inside that your cat can bat around.

Cats love paper bags. Make sure the paper bags don’t have handles on them that could snag your cat’s neck. Empty cardboard boxes have the same attraction, especially if they are slightly smaller than your cat.

Catnip filled toys are fun for your Ragdoll cat to beat up on. Not all cats enjoy catnip; if your Ragdoll cat has a preference one way or the other it will be immediately apparent. Most kittens 6 months old and younger seem to have no interest in catnip.

Cats have short attention spans and often become bored with individual toys. It is best to rotate your Ragdoll cat’s toys every week and limit the number of toys you have out at one time. If your cat has a favorite toy leave that one out but rotate the others so your cat enjoys some variety in its play.