Best Cat Toys in the UK

Cats are natural predators, evolutionarily programmed to chase and hunt anything that moves. Because this is the case, even the laziest, grumpiest cats love lasers. With that in mind, adding DADYPET Cat Laser Toy to this list was a no-brainer.

This rotating device will be projecting a laser beam and turning around its axis, keeping felines entertained and engaged. You can choose between four rotating modes: slow, middle, fast, and random, not only making sure that the cat does not get bored but also stimulating and polishing its hunting instincts. Aside from the laser, the device is shipped with four faux fur attachments, featuring feathers of different colours to encourage mental stimulation and provide solid physical exercise opportunities.

From the longevity perspective, the integrated 18650 rechargeable lithium battery keeps the toy running for eight hours straight and takes less than two hours to recharge using the USB cable that's included with the package too.

Some find the toy relatively noisy but, besides that, DADYPET Cat Laser Toy is the safest bet since you do not have to take into account the feline's personality, temperament, and preferences - they all find lasers fascinating and intriguing.

Nice Dream Interactive Cat Toy will make sure that your feline friend will have the nicest dreams because it'll get tired during the day playing with the toy. Because the pentagram box rotates 360 degrees at random, choosing between five slots to expose the embedded stick, cats cannot figure out the device's patterns, so the toy remains interesting even when ample time passes.

Swinging the embedded cat stick, the device captures feline attention and inspires the little rascals to chase, chew, and bite, playfully too. Yet, made from tough ABS plastic, the toy is practically immune against scratching and biting. To add more, the surface, adopting this non-woven mat, is also scratch-resistant and smooth, pleasant to the touch and easy on feline skin. Thanks to this mat, cats will be clawing the box and not the expensive furniture pieces that you want to remain intact. The same mat on the bottom offers increased friction and keeps the boy stable and firm, so the toy will not be moving easily.

The device burns through three AA batteries required to use it within 2-3 months, which is somewhat upsetting but not too concerning. Even taking its appetite into account, Nice Dream Interactive Cat Toy is an excellent investment, reducing cats' destructive behaviours and offering multiple health benefits.

Most pets like bouncy toys as much as most kids. The issue is that, when you're alone, playing with these toys becomes boring sooner rather than later. At least, this is the case with ordinary balls. This one, however, is different. No, this electronic ball, when activated, can rotate 360 degrees, moving around the home and inviting the cat to chase it.

Thanks to the model's shape and its self-balancing system, the toy will be automatically changing directions when bumping against walls, chairs, doors, you name the obstacle. Now, the ball cannot roll very far on high carpets but we can say that about most balls, electronic and not.

Unlike non-electronic balls though, this one will not only be moving on its own but also projecting this bright LED light to grab feline attention and make the game even more exciting. Plus, that light makes the ball visible where ambient light is limited. Topping it all off, the device takes ~90 minutes to go from 0 to 100% and can spend 4 hours rolling on a single charge, respectable numbers through and through.

Considering everything above, the reasonable price, and the 45-minute automatic power-off, Bojafa Interactive Automatic Self-Rotating Rolling Ball becomes too attractive to overlook.

Legendog Cat Toys are not quite legendary but we can see them getting there. Packing two cat teaser wands, three toy mice, two crinkle balls, one cat bell ball, one sisal fish, and one catnip pillow, the 10-piece kit offers more addictive playthings than most products within its price bracket (~10 quid). They're not shoddy toys too, made from natural, high-quality sisal, feathers, timber, and elastic.

The wands' length keeps fingers away from sharp claws, preventing stimulated kittens from scratching you. The mice are more different than the wands, including the grey mouse, the colourful mouse, and the sisal mouse, put in a prisoner's cage that cats will love batting at and pouncing on.

Next, the crinkle balls make noticeable crinkling sounds when bounced, attracting feline attention. Moving down the list, the kit features the aforementioned cat bell ball, producing tinkling noises when rolling and made from scratch-resistant plastic to add longevity.

The fish is pretty basic but the catnip pillow is not. Woven with 100% natural catnip, the pillow calms and relaxes cats with its subtle yet noticeable smell.

To sum up, Legendog Cat Toys come from different angles, some promoting exercise, some adding health benefits, some polishing the cats' hunting instincts but all making sure that the games do not become stale and repetitive.

Cats and fish, the one-sided love story that fish are not crazy about, which's unfortunate but we're not here to discuss aquatic animals' feelings. We're here to talk about Natuce Catnip Fish Toys. To that end, inside the box, you'll find a 20-centimetre grass carp, common (European) carp, salmon, saury, and a Spanish mackerel. These fishes are made from soft plush, PP cotton, and natural catnip.

The fabrics and the filling do not feature any toxic elements, so you do not have to worry about kitties' health. The catnip smell is not particularly strong though, so unless the cat is up-close smelling the fish, it might not be able to pick up the fragrance.

On the upside, these soft toys are fitted with stitched seams, so even the sharpest claws will fail to tear them apart within the first few months. Besides scratching, when biting into these non-toxic toys, cats will be cleaning their teeth, releasing plaque and removing tartar.

Sure, they are not the most intricate and sophisticated toys but you know cats - just because the product is more elaborate does not mean that your feline roommate will find it more interesting. From where we're standing, you need both, a few electronics toys to keep cats occupied and a few regular toys to stimulate the adorable domestic hunters from different angles.