6 Cat Kicker Toys That Will Help Your Cat Beat Their Boredom
The cat kicker toys that will keep your cat booked and busy (and kicking like they’re Beth Mead)
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Aside from interactive or high-tech toys, kicker toys are the most efficient way to keep your cat’s attention and get them moving. This type of entertaining toy is especially handy if your busy schedule causes you to be out of the house and away from your cat for hours during the day. Cat kicker toys are among some of the best ways to engage your cat’s natural hunting instincts.
Kicking is a behaviour, usually a way to attack prey in the wild, that has evolved away from being a necessity and into a form of mental stimulation for house cats in need of enrichment. According to vet Dr Annette Louviere, “it’s not uncommon to see kittens playfully rolling and bunny-kicking and they can continue with this style of play as adults.” She says kicker toys help most cats, including “those who have play aggression, engage in their natural behaviours through their toys.”
That’s why The Wildest has rounded up some of our favourite kicker toys that will help cats find a balance for their predatory instincts in their modern environment – because wouldn’t it be nice if they took their natural aggression out on something other than your favourite chair?
Btw, our editors (and their pets) picked out these products. They’re always in stock at the time we publish, but there’s a chance they’ll sell out. If you do buy through our links, we may earn a commission. (We’ve got a lot of toys to buy over here, you know?)
A trip to Paris might not be on the horizon, but you can still give your cat a hint of French flair with this baguette kicker toy.
While a Bloody Mary may not be your cat’s vice of choice, catnip likely is, which is why this large kicker toy is stuffed with it. That way, while you kick back with your Sunday morning drink of choice, your cat is also enjoying their own form of vacationland.
Thou shalt have a fishy on a little dishy. Make your cat’s day with this catnip-filled fish perfect for them to hug, wrestle and kick all over your house.
Made in Japan and filled with silvervine (matabi), a catnip alternative, this adorable bottle of sake will be enjoyed by your cat just as much as pet parents enjoy the real thing.
Good for your cat and the planet, this handmade cat kicker is filled with silvervine and recycled paper. The fabric was made with eco-friendly printing, water-based pigment inks and dyes, with very little waste. So no guilt when you need to buy another one for your kitty after this one meets its inevitable end.
It's not that the minimalist cat parent doesn't want their cat to have toys, it's just... do they have to be so bright? If this sounds like you, look no further than this kicker made from hemp fabric which will blend in with your colour palette seamlessly.
Avery Felman
Avery is a writer and producer. She has written for numerous publications, including Refinery29, BuzzFeed, and V Magazine. When she’s not at her computer, you can find her reading, practicing her Greek on Duolingo, and delving into the Sex and the City discourse. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and their cat, Chicken, who rules with an iron fist.