Tag: play

* Originally written by me for katzenworld.co.uk

The people at Freak Meowt must have somehow figured out that Dirk & I often “drink coffee together” (I drink the coffee of course and Dirk knows that’s the perfect time to sit in my lap). Dirk has also shown great interest in any types of coffee that come with a foam layer of milk on top and I must admit he sometimes gets to have a little of the foam… Yes, I spoil him 😉

Dirk’s new toy is based on a worldwide much loved drink: tea – just catnip please, no sugar or milk (although..…)

All right, so his new toy is not actually a drink – though that would be a great idea! – but a Catnip Tea Bag. I love the idea and the design, that really put a smile on my face 🙂

Dirk, fancy a cuppa?

The catnip “tea” is inside a fancy Tetrahedral shaped bag and attached to a string with a label. The string and  label are by no means superfluous: just try and grab hold of the tea bag again when your cat is playing with it! You’ll find the label extremely helpful.

Dirk is in catnip heaven with this toy. He loves cuddling and rolling around with it or chewing the piece of string. He’s not into sharing – anyone surprised? – so I have to really try my best to get hold of the label if I want to play with him. Tossing it around the living room for him to chase is fun too, but I really just enjoy watching Dirk go nuts.

If you’d like to get one of these head over to the Etsy shop!

* Originally written by me for katzenworld.co.uk

It’s almost Valentine’s Day again!

If cats gave each other presents to show they liked each other, I’m sure they would give their cat friends the 4cats Cuddly Heart. That is, if they can bear to part with this lovely and soft toy….

No, I haven’t seen the Cuddly Heart…

The Cuddly Heart is really super soft and feels quite luxurious. It’s quite big, so your cat can give it a proper pounce or kick, but Dirk prefers cuddling with it and then sleeping with it. It’s maybe not the most energizing toy or one that will give your cat some exercise, but then 4cats have plenty of other toys to do just that.

As you can see, Dirk is more than happy to snuggle with it.

Dirk’s Cuddly Heart actually hasn’t left his cardboard box bed for a while. He’s often asleep on top of it or just grabbing a hold of it. He tends to play with it when he’s chilling inside the box.

All this snuggling and cuddling is of course exhausting in its own way. So what better way to relax than one last cuddle and pose and then it’s time for a nap!

The Cuddly Heart comes with a catnip or valerian filling, so you can keep your cat happy no matter which they prefer.
The colour is actually a gorgeous deep red, but apparently a bit tricky for my camera to process.

* Originally written by me for katzenworld.co.uk

I think this picture says it all, no need for me to tell you Dirk loves 4cats Premium Motif Cushion 🙂

Those of you who are familiar with the 4cats toys will have noticed the green strings on this toy and you will know that means there’s catnip inside this cushion (they are available with valerian filling too).

When it comes to playing with this cushion, Dirk loves to cuddle this cushion. It’s bigger than the 4Cats Cuddly Cushion, but that’s no problem 🙂

No, you let it go of it, I want it all for myself

Another favourite game is the cat version of tug of war (a game loved by many dogs too). Though in Dirk’s case I’m obviously the opponent and Dirk always wins – well, I let him win 😉

Dirk doesn’t really kick this toy a lot, perhaps just because it is slightly smaller than the 4cats Premium Rustling Cushion or their Wrestler Toy. I can imagine other cats won’t be put off by this though and will love kicking the cushion too!

Yeah!! It’s all mine now!!!

Dirk loves rolling around with his toy and sometimes even sleeps on top of it. I might be reading to much into that, but I really think he just wants to make sure I won’t “steal” his toy while he is napping.

Dirk’s version of this cushion has a bird on it, but there are others too and the toy also comes in various colours.

You can order yours with the catnip or valerian filling and pick your own colour too, so it’s almost perfectly tailored to your – or your cat’s – preferences!

* Originally written by me for katzenworld.co.uk

The Tail Tikkler is one of those toys that’s great for an interactive game with your cat.
I make Dirk chase it around the house or up and down the stairs. We also play with it around his scratching barrel – at the moment it’s ‘hidden’ inside the scratching barrel!
I love this toy as it gets Dirk running, jumping and climbing.

What’s that up there on my scratching post??
It looks interesting, let’s have a closer look.

Dirk mainly seems to love it because it’s fluffy and has feathers. He loves catching it and the dragging it with him to his ‘lair’ – in other words a cardboard box 🙂

No way I’m ever giving this back

He’ll lick the feathers and sleep on top of it so no-one else can get the Tail Tikkler. Obviously adding catnip to the mix makes this toy even more interesting. He’ll roll all around the living room with it. Keeps him entertained for quite a while and us as well just watching him 🙂

Yummy feathers!! I love it 🙂