Get a Laser Pointer -- the perfect cat toy
Cats love to play with laser pointers. Unlike other toys, the cat can never damage the object they are chasing, and the owner can easily make the red dot the cat chases after move quite easily. Even older cats will bring out their inner kitten when they see the red dot on the floor.Strangely enough, few companies have capitalized on this idea to sell laser pointers as cat toys. Fortunately, laser pointers suitable for feline entertainment are not the expensive propositions they once were. A consumer can buy a laser pointer for under $5.00.
Using a laser pointer as a cat toy can save the user from the expense of having to buy more expensive toys, but he must follow the safety procedures carefully. While no cat owner would intentionally shine the light into the cat's retinas, the owner should be aware of the position of the cat's eyes. Keep in mind that the laser pointers are just as damaging to human eyes as they are to feline eyes.
The only downside to using a laser pointer as a cat toy is that the batteries wear out eventually. If you own a laser pointer that uses Size AA batteries, this is not much of a problem. Most laser pointers use specialized watch batteries. Making matters even more complicated is that they use more than one. Often it is cheaper to buy a new laser pointer to entertain your cat than it is to buy the batteries.
Cats are finicky, but when it comes to toys they want them to work. It is food that has to meet their specifically high standards. Some owners swear their cats know when they buy cat food that is on sale. Fortunately, laser pointers involve the sense of sight rather than smell so your cat may not care as much if you buy a cheaper cat laser toy.