Solving the Mystery: Why Cats Love the Cardboard Box The ding-dong of a package delivery means another toy for our favorite felines, who unanimously agree that a cardboard box is the best chew toy, nap spot, and perch that a cat could ask for. We’ve all seen it happen time and again, so now it’s time to ask the question: What exactly makes a simple box such a great gift? Security and Privacy: If your cats are like ours, they prefer to squeeze into the tiny boxes instead of sprawling into the spacious ones. Many kitties actually like the smaller space because they feel more secure -- when their body fills out the entire box, they know nothing else is in there! And while small boxes are perfect places for kittens to nap, sit, and relax, bigger boxes are great for playtime. Cats love to hide and play predator inside more massive boxes, though you’ll have to be on high alert in case yours jumps out of this secret spot. Getting Above It All: Tall boxes or stacks of boxes are ideal places for cats to sit and survey the room. Many of these natural predators like being high up with a nice bird’s-eye view of the living room – even if the only prey is a feather wand sitting on the floor. Some simply feel safer higher above the ground. Durable Surface, Unique Textures: Soft enough to chew but tough enough to handle a bit of scratching, cardboard’s the perfect material for kitties. They might chomp on it for fun, to scratch their gums, or if they are teething. Just make sure they aren’t actually eating a lot of the cardboard, because it’s not a healthy snack for cats – and could be a sign of a nutrition deficiency. A Potpourri of Scents: As we all know, cats love interesting scents. Given how well-traveled shipping/packaging boxes generally are, each one tends to provide a new experience for your kitty. One note: Be sure all play boxes are as clean and dry as possible – throw out all boxes with any signs of mold or buildup. Watching your cat’s reaction to another new play toy is always a treat. It’s an easy and effortless way to provide something fun for your feline, and it can easily be recycled once kitty finds a new favorite cardboard box. And if you are looking for some products that may last a bit longer than the standard fare, check out these three unique playthings: Cardboard Cat Castle: Your kitty’s already the king or queen of the castle, but this bright blue tower provides a real-life throne. A double-decker design means your fancy feline can perch, climb, and hide to his or her heart’s content, and sturdy metal bars ensure the castle is very stable. Plus, the stylish pattern on the outside is a beautiful bonus! Cat DJ Scratching Deck: It’s safe to say your cat will be the coolest on the block when scratching his or her claws onto this scratching mat – shaped just like a mixing deck that DJs use. The circular deck can spin while your feline is scratching away, so kitty is sure to be the life of the party! You also can amp up your cat’s rock-star look with this pink cardboard cat car.) Scratch Apple Cat Toy: An apple a day keeps every cat at play, especially when the apple is filled with catnip. This apple-shaped toy features a twist-off top for the catnip, as well as cardboard around the middle for scratching and chewing. Kitty can pounce on, roll, and bat this apple around for hours of fun.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 08:30:24 +0000
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