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Top-selling cat toys on Amazon to keep your kitty entertained

Keep your cat entertained with these top cat toys, from flopping fish and colorful wands to budget-friendly springs and interactive ball tracks

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Cats have a way of turning almost anything into a toy. A crumpled wrapper, a stray shoelace, or a dust bunny under the couch can suddenly become the most exciting thing in the house. So when you’re shopping for cat toys, the trick isn’t necessarily finding the fanciest gadget. It’s finding something that taps into your cat’s natural urge to chase, pounce, stalk, and bat things around.

That can be easier said than done. One cat might go wild for a feather dancing through the air, while another would rather chase a spring across the kitchen floor. Some love toys they can wrestle with on their own, and others want their favorite human involved in every round of play. With so many options available, Reader’s Digest says Amazon $AMZN’s popular cat toys offer a useful starting point for finding something your feline friend will actually use.

Price can help narrow the choices, too. Cat toys don’t have to cost a fortune to deliver hours of entertainment. Simple toys can be just as appealing as battery-powered options, and having a few different styles on hand can help keep playtime from getting stale. It’s also worth thinking about how a toy works, whether it needs batteries, and how easy it is to put away between play sessions.

Of course, the goal is more than keeping your cat busy while you get things done. Play gives cats an outlet for their natural hunting behaviors and can make their indoor environment more engaging. The right toy can turn an ordinary afternoon into an energetic chase—or give a bored kitty a reason to get off the couch.

Reader’s Digest’s highlighted a range of popular Amazon picks, from inexpensive classics to........

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