When selecting the best interactive cat toy, there is one key consideration: your cat. It's important to select a product that will suit your kitty's personality and this means quickly assessing how your cat currently behaves and reacts to toys.
For example, curious and active felines will want toys that will keep them on the go while catnapping kitties will prefer something they can paw at every now and then with minimal effort. You should therefore consider whether or not a toy is fast-moving and eye-catching or slow and quiet while bearing a cat's age in mind – the older a cat is, the less active they are going to be.
Consider a cat's natural instinct, too. Cats like to hunt, climb, scratch, groom, hide, mark their territory and play so opt for interactive toys that tap into one or more of these. Toys which look like a cat's prey will often prove attractive which is why many mimic real-life animals or contain feathers. Sound is important, too. Kitties will usually wander over to anything making a noise.
Of course, you will also want a toy to last. Those made of hard, durable plastic or wood are more likely to withstand a cat's claws and teeth than anything soft. Just make sure there are no small parts which could become loose and potentially be swallowed. A good rule of thumb is to opt for toys from big brands with a track record of delivering high-quality products such as Catit, PetSafe and Petstages.