Sentences with phrase «of wand toys»

The company's line of wand toys, Neko Flies, have critters on the end that resemble and move like cat's real - life prey, with their dangly legs, iridescent wings, feathers and colors.

Teach the cat how to chase one of the wand toys - move it at 25 cm / sec with halting movements (that is how a mouse runs).

As we come to a home visit with our own tried - and - true arsenal of wand toys, we are always able to eke out at least a bit of interest in play — even from the most senior or placid of cats.

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A toy piano to make your baby learn control of their fingers and a bubble wand to improve holding skills are two such toys.

I had been toying with the idea of buying a curling wand, but looks like I could just use my trusty curling iron with this technique.

It sits on top of a slender black wand that controls the wonderful short - throw gearshift and the sphere fits the cup of your palm perfectly, adding a delectably tactile zenith which the Micra, for all its electronic toys, lacks.»

Ethical manufactures everything from catnip teaser wands and tennis balls to toy rodents of every shape and size, including a pair of 100 percent catnip candy mice.

When switched on, a feather wand darts in and out of each of five holes while the toy emits a proprietary electronic RealMouse sound.

«Catnip products offer a lot of innovation and versatility because catnip or catnip oil can be added to any existing products, from plush toys to bags and wands,» explains Cristen Underwood, director of marketing at Quaker Pet Group, which offers its Supercat line of catnip sprays, stickers and other products.

The feather wand is a traditional cat toy that's still very popular because it appeals to cats of all shapes and sizes.

Straws, pipe cleaners, and the wand of a toy work well, too.

# 5 — Play Cats love to play, and most can't resist the allure of a laser pointer or wiggly wand toy.

«Using wand toys allows cats to use their various skills of hunting, such as stalking, jumping and running, while chasing prey.

It's equally important to hone your kitty's Pounce and Prey skills by providing a variety of toys, from wands to puzzles to catnip - filled comfort toys.

rey skills by providing a variety of toys, from wands to puzzles to catnip - filled comfort toys.

Hard toys like wands, interactive games and track balls can be hand washed in a solution of vinegar and water.

Encourage him to chase a catnip toy around the house, get out his favorite feather wand, or have him dart around after the little red dot of a laser pointer.

Wand - type toys work well for this purpose because they can be moved around quickly to closely resemble the enticing movements prey, and they provide distance between your hands and the cat's teeth and claws, reducing your risk of being scratched or bitten.

I found that playing with a wand toy with both of them helped smooth the introduction period, getting them involved in something mutually fun and interesting.

Since you won't know what type of player your cat is, buy an assortment of toys: toys on wands, battery operated toys, kicker toys, balls that roll, catnip infused toys, etc., so you can see which peaks your new kitty's interest.

Put a piece of newspaper (the crinkly sound can be very attractive to a cat) or an old towel on the floor, and pull a wand type toy along underneath it.

Dangling fishing pole and wand type toys with feathers or bells at the end of a string can be lots of fun for both of you, and they make play time interactive.

As followers of Jackson Galaxy know, you only want to use a laser with something like a feather wand or other «prey» toy so your cat can actually catch something and end the game.

Her favorite toy is the Da Bird wand toy, as that was the toy used to entice her out of hiding in the cat tree when she first arrived in her foster home.

The Chase»N Pull incorporates chasing, jumping, tugging and catching all in one toy simply by sharply changing the direction of the wand.

Wands of with lots of feathers or a toy mouse or fish dangling from it are very popular among cats.

Toys like the SmartyKat ShakySnake wand toy or the KONG Swizzle Bird Teaser have an easy - to - hold wand for you with feathery temptations at the other end of the toy for your cat.

«A lot of [older cats] aren't as interest - ed in a toy that doesn't do something, so that's maybe where an interactive toy, like a wand or an electronic toy that moves on its own or has a light feature, something to really intrigue them [might be good] because sometimes the plush toy just isn't going to do it,» she said.

A sprinkle of catnip at the base of the scratching post or a game wiggling a wand toy up the post will encourage use.

«I think the wand toys give you more choices of how you can play and how you can engage with your cat.

The remote control kind of toys are very good, but you're kind of limited as to how you can use them, whereas wand toys, you can use them in different kinds of play settings to engage your cat,» she said.

Play interactions can be based on the prey preferences of individual cats, such as toys that simulate birds (feather on a wand), insects (piece of dry food or laser pointer), or small rodents (many choices available).

Most cats love wand toys and will race around trying to catch it, keeping you on your toes as you dangle it just out of their reach.

A wand toy may lure a kitten into a game of pounce, but an older or obese cat is more likely to ignore the toy entirely.

Pet owners are supplementing simple feathered wands and games of fetch with increasingly stimulating and sophisticated pet toys.

«Our wand designs are shorter [intentionally], as we adhere to human child safety standards,» says Aimee Diskin, director of innovation for Novato, Calif. - based Worldwise, Inc. «Interactive play is key to building a bond with a cat, so greater emphasis should be on shorter wands and toys without parts that easily pull off.»

Balls, mice and wands are still popular, of course, but new toys incorporate all sorts of new technology into the category.

Wands and other toys that encourage interaction between cat and owner also remain an important part of the cat aisle.

Most pets are motivated by treats, but you can also lure them with rewards like a game of feather wands or other toys that include exercise as well.

While my younger son, Jack, who's 10, has the standard array of stuffed animals, video games and the like, he has learned to enjoy scavenging for «toys» that the river provides — slabs that look like sabers from the «Lord of the Rings» films or perhaps a knotty ray gun from «Star Wars,» a crooked wand from «Harry Potter,» the gnarled head of a serpent.