Archive for February, 2010
Growing up I was obsessed with animals, and was fortunate enough to be able to keep many pets. My room looked like something out of Dr. Doolittle, with a bird cage, fish bowl and terrarium. Some of the specimens at my home zoo included: birds, frogs, a rat, cat, dog, and even a horse, although he obviously didn’t stay at home.
While it may seem like it would be hard to get this vast assortment of animals to co-mingle and live in harmony, we never had a problem. The cat was mellow, and never tried to attack the rat or fish. In fact, the dog and the cat were good friends and were often found to be playing with one another.
Anyone who knows and loves cats can appreciate that they’re just a little bit more finicky than dogs. While dogs will come when you call them, cats will often be aloof and standoffish. But rather than viewing cats as the less friendly species, animal lovers will recognize that cats are just a bit more selective in who they bestow their affection upon. With that in mind, cat toys are also a bit more complex than dog toys.
Dogs will play for hours on end with an old, slobbery tennis ball and be amused and delighted. Cats, however, would simply turn up their noses at the prospect of being made to play with such a filthy object. Cats prefer items with bright feathers and tinkling bells. In play, they love to replicate natural instincts. For that reason, they will love to chase and pounce on anything that resembles a small vermin or a bird. Realize this about your kitty, and you’ll have greater success with your choice of cat toys.