So, we came to another period in the day where I needed a toy to occupy Ava and Kato, while I had a rest!
We bought the Senses toy about a year ago for Kato. It is basically an enclosed track that you can configure in different shapes, with sneaky paw gaps that just let a cat bat and touch the ball that runs along the track. And that ball runs very smoothly, with the slightest movement.
Kato was mildly interested - more in the packaging and in the setting up (which was a bit stiff and took some time). He did really want to get that little ball, but his smarts soon told him it was useless, he would never succeed, and so he walked away from the toy. That's a super smart cat for you.
However, today I pulled it out and both cats were entertained - Kato by watching Ava! The Senses toy kept Ava well and truely occupied for 25minutes. If I can use it a few more times without her growing disenchanted, I will be happy with the purchase, as it was pretty expensive. I am practising toy rotation - putting away the toys and taking them out again so they are 'fresh' - but if she is like Kato, the period of in the cupboard time could be years (seriously, memory of an elephant!)
But, when you need a break, a toy that takes the slack for even a one time period of 25minutes is priceless! The Cat it Senses toy is widely available in both pet shops and online pet stores.
UPDATE: Ava regularly goes and plays with this toy! We like!
We bought the Senses toy about a year ago for Kato. It is basically an enclosed track that you can configure in different shapes, with sneaky paw gaps that just let a cat bat and touch the ball that runs along the track. And that ball runs very smoothly, with the slightest movement.
Kato was mildly interested - more in the packaging and in the setting up (which was a bit stiff and took some time). He did really want to get that little ball, but his smarts soon told him it was useless, he would never succeed, and so he walked away from the toy. That's a super smart cat for you.
However, today I pulled it out and both cats were entertained - Kato by watching Ava! The Senses toy kept Ava well and truely occupied for 25minutes. If I can use it a few more times without her growing disenchanted, I will be happy with the purchase, as it was pretty expensive. I am practising toy rotation - putting away the toys and taking them out again so they are 'fresh' - but if she is like Kato, the period of in the cupboard time could be years (seriously, memory of an elephant!)
But, when you need a break, a toy that takes the slack for even a one time period of 25minutes is priceless! The Cat it Senses toy is widely available in both pet shops and online pet stores.
UPDATE: Ava regularly goes and plays with this toy! We like!