15 best cat toys your favorite feline will love in 2023

Looking for a purr-fect way to celebrate your furry friend?

If it’s a day that ends in “y,” this is your excuse to spoil your cat or kitten with a basket of brand new toys. Not that you need an excuse, as watching a kitty bunny-kick a stuffed animal and chase a laser beam gives us as much joy as it does them.

However, considering National Cat Day is on October 29, you have one more excellent reason to pounce on some new toys. We hunted down some of the most beloved toys for cats of all ages and included them down below.

If your cat is alone most of the day while you are at work, take a look at the interactive toys that will keep them busy all day long.

For those with claws, a scratching toy may be for you, saving your furniture and limbs in the meantime. Any cat or kitten also loves a great game of chase, so be sure to pick up a laser pointer and some toys on strings to wave around and have them jumping for joy.

When you’re done shopping for your feline friend, check out our gift guide of gifts for cat lovers — you’ll find tons of options for yourself and for all your pet parent friends.

Made from your cat’s favorite material, these cute houses are fun for you and your kitty. Choose from a variety of themes, including an ice cream truck and a hot dog cart.

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The simple L-shape lets your cat use this toy in several positions, so it will be easy to fit into any room of your home. It helps your cat keep their nails from growing too long and gives them an outlet for their energy.

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It can be hard to know ahead of time which toys your cat will actually enjoy. With this variety pack, your cat will definitely find at least a few things they like. Some of them even come filled with catnip.

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Your cat could definitely use a new wand toy, and these retractable models let you hide them away (if your cat is the kind to drag it out when playtime is over). The set includes two wand handles and eight different end pieces.

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Stick these catnip toys to any wall in your home and give your cat a spot to nibble on something delicious — that also happens to help clean their teeth. Your cat will love them, and your vet will be so proud of your for taking better care of your cat’s dental hygiene.

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Go fish. This adorable toy from Cat Person is just one of three funny animal catnip toys, the other two being a rooster and a bull. All of the toys come on a stick and have a bell to lure in your kitten for a fun fishing playtime session.

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If you’ve never seen a cat go crazy for a laser pointer, you really need to. This automatic one is a great option for those who leave the house for school or work, as the timer will turn the laser on and off and move it about the room to entertain kitty while you’re gone.

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This toy tracks when it comes to entertaining your cat. Simply set the spinner on the ground and watch as your cat bops the balls and tries to catch the bobbing butterfly. It comes with one replacement butterfly, too, in case your cat is a great hunter.

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Bones aren’t just for dogs, you know. Give your cat this plush fish bone filled with catnip and he’ll be chasing his tail with glee all day. It also comes with an extra bag of nip to enjoy, which is an added bonus for kitty.

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Make you cat the obstacle course of their dreams — that they may sleep inside of as well. This cat tunnel is made with a plush lining, perfect for snuggling up in for a nap or making biscuits inside of before regaining some energy and zooming through it again.

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Challenge your cat to the ultimate picnic test with this watermelon-shaped puzzle toy. The objective is to move the seeds around with their paw to uncover hidden treats inside. You can also give them their dry food this way, making for an invigorating feeding time and a happy cat.

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Give ’em the old cat and mouse game and you know they’ll be happy. This mouse toy has a motor inside, making for handsfree playtime for you and hours of fun for kitty. The color may vary, but the zoomies your cat will have will not.

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Say cheese! Your cat will be entertained endlessly with this peek-a-boo style cat and mouse game, housed in an adorable block of cheese contraption. The mice come and go randomly, meaning even the smartest of kitties won’t be bored or figure out the pattern, keeping them on their toes…or paws, rather.

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Okay this one is an oldie but a goodie. A traditional laser pointer is one of the easiest ways to keep a cat entertained, and this one comes with three different settings so they won’t get bored. It has the traditional red dot as well as a flashlight and a blacklight, too.

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This one is just for cats, sorry dogs. The Hide ‘N Play toy is a cat’s paradise, coming with a tent to hide and pounce in, a hanging fuzzy ball to bap and a ball in a groove to bop back and forth.

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