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What does the cat toy do?
What does the cat toy do?

1, providing sports and exercise.

A cat is an active animal, and toys can give it enough exercise and exercise. Some cat toys can promote the jumping and running of cats, such as interactive balls, turntables and light chasers.

At the same time, some toys can also encourage cats to do instinctive behaviors, such as scratching and chewing. These activities can exercise the muscles and bones of cats and reduce obesity and other health problems.

2. Reduce loneliness and anxiety.

Cats are social animals, but they may feel lonely and anxious if they are not given enough attention. Toys can be used as a way to accompany cats and reduce their loneliness. For example, plush toys filled with catnip or catnip can reduce the anxiety and stress of cats and help them relax.

In addition, if you have more than one cat, toys can also promote the interaction and communication between them, and reduce the competition and tension between them to some extent.

3. Promote intellectual development

Cats are intelligent animals, and they need mental stimulation to promote their intellectual development. Toys can improve the intelligence level of cats, such as educational toys that require cats to interact with their claws or mouths, which can stimulate the curiosity and exploration spirit of cats and improve their intelligence.

In addition, some toys that can simulate prey can make cats simulate hunting behavior and improve their hunting instinct and vision.

4. Prevention of behavioral problems

If cats don't have enough toys and stimulation, some behavior problems may occur, such as grabbing cabinets, biting people, over-cleaning, incontinence and so on. These problems are not only harmful to the cat's health, but also bring great inconvenience to the owner's daily life.

These problems can be prevented by providing enough toys and stimuli. Toys can provide extra encouragement and stimulation to help cats stay healthy, happy and energetic when they are bored or lose interest.