{"id":6325,"date":"2022-09-27T21:19:39","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T21:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cats.com\/?page_id=6325"},"modified":"2025-04-23T05:38:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T05:38:08","slug":"best-cat-toys-for-bored-cats","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cats.com\/best-cat-toys-for-bored-cats","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Interactive Cat Toys for Bored Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_101102\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-101102\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101102\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kittens-24-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"kitten playing ball\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kittens-24-compressed.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kittens-24-compressed-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kittens-24-compressed-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kittens-24-compressed-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-101102\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kirsten McCarthy \/ Cats.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As celebrity cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy says, \u201cA cat wants to kill things. It\u2019s what they\u2019re on this planet to do.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cats are predatory carnivores &#8211; hardwired from the tips of their whiskers to their tender toe-beans to stalk, lunge, pounce, and kill.<\/p>\n<p>Your cat craves a toy that taps into their natural instincts &#8211; one that both lives and dies. And that\u2019s what the best interactive cat toys do.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike play tunnels and rugs, which are entertaining but don\u2019t engage your cat\u2019s hunting instinct, and mice, which are essentially pre-killed prey, interactive cat toys act alive. Like a real mouse or bird in nature, interactive cat toys give your cat the muscle-tensing <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/how-do-cats-hunt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">joy of the hunt<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Quick Look at Our Top Picks:<\/h2>\n<p>In the comparison table below, we\u2019ve highlighted some of the most important features of each product. You\u2019ll find more detailed information about each product later in the article.<\/p>\n    <style>\n        .cliverse-stat-blocks { margin: 0 -7.5px 15px; white-space: normal; }\n        .cliverse-stat-blocks:after { display: block; content: \"\"; clear: both; height: 0; overflow: hidden; }\n        .cliverse-stat-blocks .block { flex: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: stretch; float: left; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 7.5px 15px; padding: 10px 5px; width: calc(50% - 15px); min-height: 170px; border-radius: 5px; border: 0.5px solid #BFBEBE; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); text-align: center; }\n        .cliverse-stat-blocks .block .img { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 5px 0 10px; }\n        .cliverse-stat-blocks .block .img img { width: auto; max-width: 100px; height: auto; max-height: 50px; }\n        .cliverse-stat-blocks .block .text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; 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      <div class=\"img\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fcatit-design-senses-circuit-cat-toy%2Fdp%2F49908\" rel=\"sponsored noshare noopener noreferrer sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n                           title=\"Catit\" class=\"thirstylinkimg\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aac-table__image\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/64949_MAIN._AC_SL300_V1535665032_1.jpg\" alt=\"aac-table__image\"\r\n                                 rel=\"noshare\">\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"data\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"logo\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/catit-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Catit\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                      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class=\"aac-table__column-title\">Catit Design Senses Circuit Cat Toy<\/span>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                        <\/h4>\r\n                        <ul class=\"aac-table__features-list\">\r\n                                                            <li class=\"aac-table__features-item\"><span>Stimulates your cat on multiple levels<\/span><\/li>\r\n                                                            <li class=\"aac-table__features-item\"><span>Large enough for multi-cat play<\/span><\/li>\r\n                                                            <li class=\"aac-table__features-item\"><span>The ball is smooth and responsive<\/span><\/li>\r\n                                                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"action\">\r\n                                                        <a 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class=\"img\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fpetstages-tower-tracks-cat-toy-10-in%2Fdp%2F126531\" rel=\"sponsored noshare noopener noreferrer sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n                           title=\"Petstages\" class=\"thirstylinkimg\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aac-table__image\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Petstages-Tower-of-Tracks-Cat-Toy.jpg\" alt=\"aac-table__image\"\r\n                                 rel=\"noshare\">\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"data\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"logo\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Petstages.png\" alt=\"Petstages\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"score\">\r\n                            9.8                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"stars\">\r\n                            <div class=\"stars-inactive\">\r\n                                <div class=\"stars-active\" style=\"width: 98%\"><\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"picked\"> Picked by <span class=\"cliverse-picked-count\">31<\/span> people today!<\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"text\">\r\n                        <h4>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fpetstages-tower-tracks-cat-toy-10-in%2Fdp%2F126531\" rel=\"sponsored noshare noopener noreferrer sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n                               title=\"Petstages\" class=\"thirstylink\">\r\n                                <span class=\"aac-table__column-title\">Petstages Tower of Tracks Interactive Cat Toy<\/span>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                        <\/h4>\r\n                        <ul class=\"aac-table__features-list\">\r\n                                                            <li class=\"aac-table__features-item\"><span>The balls move smoothly in the tracks and are highly responsible to your cat\u2019s batting<\/span><\/li>\r\n                                                            <li class=\"aac-table__features-item\"><span>Sturdy construction can withstand plenty of active play<\/span><\/li>\r\n                                                            <li class=\"aac-table__features-item\"><span>Perfect for independent play<\/span><\/li>\r\n                                                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"action\">\r\n                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fpetstages-tower-tracks-cat-toy-10-in%2Fdp%2F126531\" class=\"cats-btn pfs-shortcode pfs_product_price_button not-per_measure not-per_day\" data-upc=\"none\" data-price=\"$14.82 At Chewy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$14.82 At Chewy<\/a>\n                        \r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"cliverse-product-block\">\r\n                <div class=\"label\">Most Popular<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"panel\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"img\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cat-Dancer-101-Interactive-Toy\/dp\/B0006N9I68\/?tag=wwwallabou001-20\" rel=\"sponsored noshare noopener noreferrer sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n                           title=\"Cat Dancer\" class=\"thirstylinkimg\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aac-table__image\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cat-Dancer-101-Cat-Dancer-Interactive-Cat-Toy-1.jpg\" alt=\"aac-table__image\"\r\n                                 rel=\"noshare\">\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"data\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"logo\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cat-dancer.jpg\" alt=\"Cat Dancer\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"score\">\r\n                            9.5                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"stars\">\r\n                            <div class=\"stars-inactive\">\r\n                                <div class=\"stars-active\" style=\"width: 95%\"><\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"picked\"> Picked by <span class=\"cliverse-picked-count\">25<\/span> people today!<\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"text\">\r\n                        <h4>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cat-Dancer-101-Interactive-Toy\/dp\/B0006N9I68\/?tag=wwwallabou001-20\" rel=\"sponsored noshare noopener noreferrer sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n                               title=\"Cat Dancer\" class=\"thirstylink\">\r\n                                <span class=\"aac-table__column-title\">Cat Dancer 101 Cat Dancer Interactive Cat Toy<\/span>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                        <\/h4>\r\n                        <ul class=\"aac-table__features-list\">\r\n                                                            <li class=\"aac-table__features-item\"><span>A classic design with millions of fans<\/span><\/li>\r\n                                                            <li class=\"aac-table__features-item\"><span>Allows you to fully participate in playtime<\/span><\/li>\r\n                                                            <li class=\"aac-table__features-item\"><span>Moves like a tantalizing insect<\/span><\/li>\r\n                                                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"action\">\r\n                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0006N9I68?tag=wwwallabou001-20\" class=\"cats-btn pfs-shortcode pfs_product_price_button not-per_measure not-per_day\" data-upc=\"701607245985\" data-price=\"$3.99 At Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$3.99 At Amazon<\/a>\n                        \r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"cliverse-product-block\">\r\n                <div class=\"label\">Best Robotic Cat Toy<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"panel\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"img\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hexbug.com\/hexbug-nano-robotic-cat-toy.html\" rel=\"sponsored noshare noopener noreferrer sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n                           title=\"HEXBUG\" class=\"thirstylinkimg\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aac-table__image\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hexbug-Nano-Robotic-Cat-Toy.jpg\" alt=\"aac-table__image\"\r\n                                 rel=\"noshare\">\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"data\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"logo\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Hexbug.gif\" alt=\"HEXBUG\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"score\">\r\n                            9.4                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"stars\">\r\n                            <div class=\"stars-inactive\">\r\n                                <div class=\"stars-active\" style=\"width: 94%\"><\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"picked\"> Picked by <span class=\"cliverse-picked-count\">21<\/span> people today!<\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"text\">\r\n                        <h4>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hexbug.com\/hexbug-nano-robotic-cat-toy.html\" rel=\"sponsored noshare noopener noreferrer sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n                               title=\"HEXBUG\" class=\"thirstylink\">\r\n                                <span class=\"aac-table__column-title\">HEXBUG Nano Robotic Cat Toy<\/span>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                        <\/h4>\r\n                        <ul class=\"aac-table__features-list\">\r\n                                                            <li class=\"aac-table__features-item\"><span>Moves independently - the company says its movement is like that of a real bug<\/span><\/li>\r\n                                                            <li class=\"aac-table__features-item\"><span>Small enough for your cat to bat around the house<\/span><\/li>\r\n                                                            <li class=\"aac-table__features-item\"><span>Well-balanced and capable of handling a long play session<\/span><\/li>\r\n                                                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"action\">\r\n                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hexbug.com\/hexbug-nano-robotic-cat-toy.html\" class=\"cats-btn 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<div class=\"picked\"> Picked by <span class=\"cliverse-picked-count\">18<\/span> people today!<\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"text\">\r\n                        <h4>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fpetsafe-slimcat-interactive-cat%2Fdp%2F48573\" rel=\"sponsored noshare noopener noreferrer sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n                               title=\"PetSafe\" class=\"thirstylink\">\r\n                                <span class=\"aac-table__column-title\">PetSafe SlimCat Interactive Cat Feeder<\/span>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                        <\/h4>\r\n                        <ul class=\"aac-table__features-list\">\r\n                                                            <li class=\"aac-table__features-item\"><span>Makes every meal more satisfying<\/span><\/li>\r\n                                                            <li class=\"aac-table__features-item\"><span>Forces cats to exercise before eating<\/span><\/li>\r\n                                                            <li class=\"aac-table__features-item\"><span>Helps to prevent cats from inhaling their food<\/span><\/li>\r\n                                                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"action\">\r\n                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fpetsafe-slimcat-interactive-cat%2Fdp%2F48573\" class=\"cats-btn pfs-shortcode pfs_product_price_button not-per_measure not-per_day\" data-upc=\"624834000014\" data-price=\"$7.95 At Chewy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$7.95 At Chewy<\/a>\n                        \r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\n<h2>Top Picks Explained<\/h2>\n<p><iframe data-cliversesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tdQk4eFIw0M\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Interactive Cat Toys Are A Diverse Category<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll find toys that involve human involvement, allowing you to share bonding playtime moments with your cat, hands-off interactive cat toys for independent play, and interactive feeders. Let\u2019s take a closer look at each of these types of toys.<\/p>\n<h3>Interactive Cat Toys For Playing With Your Cat<\/h3>\n<p>By putting a conscious entity on the other end of the toy, you give your <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/bored-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bored cat<\/a> that real-prey experience they crave. You can send the toy into hiding behind a door or let it dart under a bed. You control the prey\u2019s energy levels and know when it\u2019s time to let it succumb.<\/p>\n<p>These toys help you to get to know your cat better, increasing your bond. They also encourage you to get a little extra exercise, helping both of you to stay fit.<\/p>\n<h3>Interactive Cat Toys For Independent Play<\/h3>\n<p>Although human involvement in playtime is ideal, it\u2019s important to give your cat a way to stay stimulated when they\u2019re home alone.<\/p>\n<p>Interactive cat toys keep your cat healthy and happy when you\u2019re not there. They also help to prevent your cat from using household furnishings and other objects as toys.<\/p>\n<p>While these toys aren\u2019t as intelligent as you are, they respond readily to your cat\u2019s attacks, simulating the experience of a real hunt.<\/p>\n<h2>Interactive Feeder Toys<\/h2>\n<p>Interactive feeder toys are a great choice for overweight cats, cats who eat too quickly, and highly food-motivated cats. Furthermore, they tap into your cat\u2019s desire to kill their prey and eat it, providing an instinctually satisfying meal experience.<\/p>\n<h2>Top 5 Best Interactive Cat Toys Reviewed<\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review catscom-card-review cliverse-buttons-fixing\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#1 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fcatit-design-senses-circuit-cat-toy%2Fdp%2F49908\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Catit Design Senses Circuit Cat Toy<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8391 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/64949_MAIN._AC_SL300_V1535665032_1.jpg\" alt=\"Catit Design Senses Circuit Cat Toy\" width=\"285\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cliverse-card-buttons links-wrap links-amz\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fcatit-design-senses-circuit-cat-toy%2Fdp%2F49908\" class=\"cats-btn pfs-shortcode pfs_product_price_button not-per_measure not-per_day\" data-upc=\"022517507360\" data-price=\"$32.59 At Chewy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$32.59 At Chewy<\/a>\n                        \n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Catit-Design-Senses-Speed-Circuit\/dp\/B004G8EJOK\/?tag=wwwallabou001-20\" class=\"cats-btn pfs-shortcode pfs_product_price_button not-per_measure not-per_day\" data-upc=\"none\" data-price=\"$30.42 At Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$30.42 At Amazon<\/a>\n                        \n<\/div>\n<p>The toy is comprised of an 8-piece adjustable track with a motion-activated circuit ball. The ball quickly moves through the hills and valleys of the adjustable track, zipping along as if on a rollercoaster and is widely considered on of the best toys for destructive cats.<\/p>\n<p>While the ball takes its crazy rollercoaster ride, your cat has the opportunity to get in on the action by poking their paw through one of the many holes in the track. It\u2019s large enough for multiple cats to play with at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>So that the game never gets old, the track is adjustable. With about 100 different layouts possible, you can offer a constantly-changing movement pattern. The Catit roller circuit is compatible with other track sets, allowing you to create a stimulating playground for your cat.<\/p>\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"pro\">\n<li>Stimulates your cat on multiple levels &#8211; sound, touch, and light activity are exciting for almost all of the senses<\/li>\n<li>Large enough for multi-cat play<\/li>\n<li>The ball is smooth and responsive<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for independent play<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"con\">\n<li>The optional illuminated ball\u2019s battery is short-lived and you can\u2019t replace it, meaning that you\u2019ll need to invest in replacement balls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe title=\"Catit Senses 2.0 Circuits\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" data-cliversesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zH-E8S6LHHs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review catscom-card-review cliverse-buttons-fixing\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#2 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fpetstages-tower-tracks-cat-toy-10-in%2Fdp%2F126531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Petstages Tower of Tracks Interactive Cat Toy<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6328 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Petstages-Tower-of-Tracks-Cat-Toy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"462\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cliverse-card-buttons links-wrap links-amz\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fpetstages-tower-tracks-cat-toy-10-in%2Fdp%2F126531\" class=\"cats-btn pfs-shortcode pfs_product_price_button not-per_measure not-per_day\" data-upc=\"none\" data-price=\"$14.82 At Chewy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$14.82 At Chewy<\/a>\n                                                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00DT2WL26\/?tag=wwwallabou001-20\" class=\"cats-btn pfs-shortcode pfs_product_price_button not-per_measure not-per_day\" data-upc=\"871864003175\" data-price=\"$14.82 At Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$14.82 At Amazon<\/a>\n                        \n<\/div>\n<p>This three-level track toy encourages your cat to send the battable balls spinning around and around each track.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the anti-slip pads on the bottom, you won\u2019t have to worry about the toy from sliding across the floor during play. All of the balls are designed to remain in the tracks and are unlikely to pop out for an adventure under the refrigerator.<\/p>\n<p>The tower is 9.75\u201d in diameter and 6\u201d tall, making it the perfect size for most cats. The three-level design makes it spacious enough for multi-cat playtime.<\/p>\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"pro\">\n<li>The balls move smoothly in the tracks and are highly responsible to your cat\u2019s batting<\/li>\n<li>Sturdy construction can withstand plenty of active play<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for independent play<\/li>\n<li>A highly-rated and extremely popular toy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"con\">\n<li>Sometimes the non-replaceable balls escape the tracks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe title=\"Cutie Kitten playing with Tower Of Tracks, Multi Level Cat Toy!\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" data-cliversesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hb5WVXC52NU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review catscom-card-review cliverse-buttons-fixing\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#3 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0006N9I68\/?tag=wwwallabou001-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Cat Dancer 101 Cat Dancer Interactive Cat Toy<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6330 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cat-Dancer-101-Cat-Dancer-Interactive-Cat-Toy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cliverse-card-buttons links-wrap links-amz\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0006N9I68\/?tag=wwwallabou001-20\" class=\"cats-btn pfs-shortcode pfs_product_price_button not-per_measure not-per_day\" data-upc=\"701607245985\" data-price=\"$3.99 At Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$3.99 At Amazon<\/a>\n                        \n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petco.com\/shop\/en\/petcostore\/product\/cat-dancer-original-interactive-cat-toy\" class=\"cats-btn pfs-shortcode pfs_product_price_button not-per_measure not-per_day\" data-upc=\"701607245985\" data-price=\"$3.99 At Petco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$3.99 At Petco<\/a>\n                        \n<\/div>\n<p>This interactive cat toy has a deceptively simple design. It looks like &#8211; and is &#8211; a piece of springy wire attached to pieces of rolled cardboard. This straightforward design is one of the most mesmerizing and exciting in the world of cat toys. Over 8 million cats have tested out this extraordinarily popular toy, and most of them have loved it.<\/p>\n<p>The toy\u2019s design makes it look and behave much like a bug &#8211; and everyone knows cats love playing with bugs.<\/p>\n<p>The springy toy is perfect for people who want to engage in interactive playtime, but don\u2019t want to move much. Thanks to the springy, responsive natural movement of this toy, you can sit in a chair and give your cat a full, exciting play experience.<\/p>\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"pro\">\n<li>A classic design with millions of fans<\/li>\n<li>Allows you to fully participate in playtime<\/li>\n<li>Moves like a tantalizing insect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"con\">\n<li>Because the toy doesn\u2019t have a handle, it can be uncomfortable for some people to hold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review catscom-card-review cliverse-buttons-fixing\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#4 <\/span>HEXBUG Nano Robotic Cat Toy<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56547 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hexbug-Nano-Robotic-Cat-Toy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cliverse-card-buttons links-wrap links-amz\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hexbug.com\/hexbug-nano-robotic-cat-toy.html\" class=\"cats-btn pfs-shortcode pfs_product_price_button not-per_measure not-per_day\" data-upc=\"none\" data-price=\"Check Price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Price<\/a>\n                        \n<\/div>\n<p>This battery-operated robotic toy is one of the most realistic prey toys on the market. \u00a0Like a living creature, this robotic bug toy glides across the floor, dragging its enticing fluffy tail behind it.<\/p>\n<p>The company says that the toy has an \u201cuncanny sense of balance\u201d. If your cat knocks the toy over, the vibrating movement of the robot will cause it to flip back onto its plastic feet and continue moving.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that any loose parts could pose a risk to your cat, so periodically inspect the toy to ensure that everything is intact and safe for playtime.<\/p>\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"pro\">\n<li>Moves independently &#8211; the company says its movement is like that of a real bug<\/li>\n<li>Small enough for your cat to bat around the house<\/li>\n<li>Well-balanced and capable of handling a long play session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"con\">\n<li>Doesn\u2019t work well on carpeted floors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe title=\"HEXBUG nano Cat Toy - Cute Kitty Vs. Speedy nano\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" data-cliversesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CkwFu1cGDPI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review catscom-card-review cliverse-buttons-fixing\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#5 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fpetsafe-slimcat-interactive-cat%2Fdp%2F48573\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">PetSafe SlimCat Interactive Cat Feeder<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56550 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PetSafe-SlimCat-Interactive-Cat-Feeder.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cliverse-card-buttons links-wrap links-amz\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fpetsafe-slimcat-interactive-cat%2Fdp%2F48573\" class=\"cats-btn pfs-shortcode pfs_product_price_button not-per_measure not-per_day\" data-upc=\"624834000014\" data-price=\"$7.95 At Chewy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$7.95 At Chewy<\/a>\n                        \n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0018CG40O\/?tag=wwwallabou001-20\" class=\"cats-btn pfs-shortcode pfs_product_price_button not-per_measure not-per_day\" data-upc=\"624834000014\" data-price=\"$7.95 At Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$7.95 At Amazon<\/a>\n                        \n<\/div>\n<p>This instinct-approved interactive feeder forces your cat to play before they eat &#8211; just as they would in nature. The bouncy play ball is filled with treats or kibble, and your cat must agitate the ball to release the deliciousness hiding within.<\/p>\n<p>Because it forces your cat to play before they eat, it\u2019s perfect for overweight cats who need a little extra exercise. It\u2019s also a good choice for cats who typically scarf down their food.<\/p>\n<p>The feeder toy is adjustable, so you can choose how much food the toy dispenses as is bounces, rolls, and shakes. It\u2019s made from dishwasher-safe plastic, so it\u2019s easy to clean it up after use. The plastic is BPA-free.<\/p>\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"pro\">\n<li>Makes every meal more satisfying<\/li>\n<li>Forces cats to exercise before eating<\/li>\n<li>Helps to prevent cats from inhaling their food<\/li>\n<li>Made from dishwasher safe BPA-free plastic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"con\">\n<li>Doesn\u2019t work with every type of kibble<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe title=\"PetSafe SlimCat Interactive Cat Feeder Ball\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" data-cliversesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9Sgout4Pats?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/best-cat-toys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Want To Go Beyond Interactive Cat Toys? 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