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Go Fish! 10 Toys to Bait and Catch a Cat

PetSugar — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:45:49 -0700

It's fishing season - kitty fishing season. If you want to trap a feline with some feathered, catnip-filled, or fishy-shaped bait, I've gathered up 10 tempters for playful cats. Remember, let her snatch it every once in a while, but otherwise, happy casting.
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Buy Turtles For Kitty to Safely Chase and Chew

PetSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:20:19 -0700

Even though an unfortunate wild turtle snack recently made the list of crazy pet insurance claims, these turtles are meant for kitty's mouth. Not to swallow, but they're precious tortoises for feline fun.

From plush to plastic, there's something for chasers, chewers, and the catnip-obsessed. I love the charming crocheted terrapins - handcrafted and stuffed with organic catnip, these new toys at Trixie + Peanut will delight animal lovers in the house but click through the rest below.

Twihard Cats Need Vampire Fangs

PetSugar — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:00:30 -0700

OK, it seems that this vampire madness won't go away anytime soon - between Twilight and True Blood, I'm seeing fangs wherever I look. And how adorable is this kitty toy?!

Filled with stemless catnip, the felt toys won't draw any blood literally since the sharp parts are removed, and I'd surely be excited to see this kind of vampire coming at me! If you're not into the whole bloodsucking craze, there are some silly buck teeth to choose from, too. Nobody call a dentist, I want to see these pearly whites sticking out!

Vampire Fangs Moustache Catnip Pillow ($10)	Buck Tooth Catnip Toy ($10)
Buck Tooth Mustache Catnip Pillow ($10)	Lippy Fangs Catnip Toy ($10)

Do Tell: Do Your Cats Have Electronic Toys?

PetSugar — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:00:15 -0700

What could possibly imitate a moving mouse better than an actually moving mouse?! This cat seems alternately creeped out and captivated by this zippy robotic rodent. Have you ever tested out electronic pet toys on your dogs or cats . . . or let them get some chase time in with moving toys of your own?

Trend Setters: Your Furry Gourmands Can Enjoy Sushi, Too

PetSugar — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:30:14 -0700

If your friends are anything like mine, it's a battle to get them to suggest a single meal that doesn't involve sushi. Now the idea of fresh fish and kitties go ~~hand-in-hand~~ paw-in-fin but there are plenty of doggie rolls, too. Grab your chopsticks and dig into these tasty morsels!

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New Product Alert! George Mod Stripe Kitty Krackers

PetSugar — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:30:47 -0800

If you're looking for new games to play inside with cats in Winter, look no further than the new mod stripe kitty krackers from SF's George pet supply shop. Now coming in both kitten (6.5-inch) and tomcat (12.5-inch) sizes, these toys are stuffed into fresh catnip sausages. I picture both to offer plenty of hiding and seeking (read: attacking) options for those super active cats looking for a savory snack to sniff this season.

12 Adorable Ways to Say "I Love You" to Furry Friends

PetSugar — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:00:09 -0800

Valentine's Day is right around the corner but, in my house, we say "I Love You" year-round . . . well, I do since North can't exactly talk. Anyway, I've gathered up some handmade pet toys from Etsy for all types of furry friends. See ways to spread the love and start this slideshow – everything's under $10, too!

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Do You Hide Certain Toys at Nightfall?

PetSugar — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:15:13 -0800

Cue the scene, it's Sunday night. The lights are out and you're snuggled up in bed, thinking about anything but Monday morning. As you lie there trying to fall asleep, you hear a little noise . . . then another . . . then it gets louder. Depending on your household, it can be a squeaker, a bell, a rattle, but you realize your furry friend has unearthed a noisy toy, and selected this very moment to play with his discovery. Sound familiar?
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DIY Holey Toys Make Your Kitty and Wallet Happy

PetSugar — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:00:06 -0800

There are few things kitties like more than discovering toys around the house . . . even if those items weren't meant to be their playthings in the first place! For cats that love the chase, a ball's a toy box must have, but the costs can add up (especially when hidden away by wily cats within minutes).

Although there are plenty of round toys fit for frisky felines, many would love your plastic practice golf balls for their holes. If you're not the indoor golfing type, it's much cheaper to buy a bulk set of ping pong balls and gently use a nail to hammer your own holes for cats to get a grip. This price can't be beat: For just $16, you receive 144 of these and get to hammering.

Fabric Scraps Plus Catnip Equals One-of-a-Kind DIY Mice

PetSugar — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:30:07 -0800

Did your lil kitty get everything her heart desired over the holidays? If you've got extra time to kill – or think your pal could use an extra toy to kill – check out these one-of-a-kind catnip mice. Wouldn't you rather see this laying around than a real mouse?!
Get started on the DIY project spotted by a pal of mine (Thanks, Casa!) by gathering the following supplies:

Patterned fabric for mouse body
Scrap fabric, preferably with a loose weave, for catnip pouch
Cotton cord, ribbon, or rick rack for the tail
Embroidery floss for face details
Catnip
Polyfil stuffing
Needle and thread

Get instructions when you read more.

Print out this pattern and cut out fabric as shown.
Tie a knot at one end of the cord for the tail and set aside.
For catnip core pouch, fold fabric and half, stitch two sides, add catnip, sew closed, and set aside.
Embroider a mouse face on the main fabric.

Lightly mark small circles on one side piece (two pins seen above towards the left side), the large circles on both side pieces (the blue dot), and begin by sewing the two sides together as shown (along the green dotted line) skipping the pinned parts.
Pin the tail at the large circle, match the slightly pointy end of the bottom piece to the large circle on the sides and pin together. Then sew back-and-forth, alternating sewing from tail to nose on one side and nose to tail on the other for reinforcement but don't sew between the two small circles.
Turn mouse right-side-out, gently poke out the nose with a pin. Add polyfill, catnip pouch and a bell or crinkly stuff if your pet's into that sort of the thing making sure to bury it well.
Sew the mouse closed and hand it off to kitty to enjoy!

(See the detailed instructions with step-by-step photos on Craftster.)

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