Christmas Cat Toys Your Kitty Will Love

Cat toys for Christmas are a fun and simple way to spoil any feline friend, and after the craziness that was 2021, we all deserve a little festive joy this Christmas. There’s not much better than helping our fur babies unleash their inner apex predator as they leap through the air, chase and track down their new prey.

Here’s a collection of the best cat toys to spoil your kitty with this Christmas, from store-bought to handmade with love.

If you’re looking for even more fun ideas, or perhaps you want to go all out on the spoils and double up this Christmas, look no further than 14 Christmas gift ideas for Aussie pet lovers.

Store-bought Christmas cat toys

We’ve searched high and low to find the best gifts and you’ll find our favourites below.

Laser chase toy

If you’ve not had the extreme pleasure of playing with your kitty with a laser, then you’re both in for a treat with this laser toy. It’s great exercise and incredibly fun for both you and your cat.

Most lasers are designed not to damage human or animal eyes if shone directly. Even so, we recommend trying to avoid this. If you’d like to know more, read up on why cats love lasers and some of the pros and cons.

Concealed motion toy

If your cat is too clever for their own good, their toys have to work harder and smarter. The erratic motion of this toy mimics the movement of hidden prey! The toy has two different attachments and four speeds that lets you control the action. Imagine playing with your hands under the duvet – but without the risk of scratches and bites!

Kitty wand

Sometimes, we just need to stick with the tried and tested cat toys. These wands have been popular for decades, and it’s easy to see why. Plus we love the look of this one – treat your furbaby to hours of playtime bonding with the Kong Curlz Teazer. 

Just remember to not leave your cat alone with it, as they may accidentally get it caught around their neck. 

Cheerble ice cream ball Christmas cat toys

This is tiny, smart cat ball that automatically performs rolling and bouncing, or even enticing actions based on your cat’s interaction with it. It comes designed to give your kitty a 30 minute break after 10 minutes of excitement and it can get itself out of hard to reach places! This interactive ball toy is genius and would make the perfect toy for your furbaby, especially when left to their own devices. 

Catnip woollen ball toy

If your cat is more on the gentle side then they might prefer a toy that’s less for destruction and high speed chases and more for cuddling and gentle tossing about. These woolen ball toys are purrfect. Soft and beautifully packaged, why not treat your furbaby to some luxury this Christmas. 

Now, for cat owners who appreciate an artistic, home-made touch. Here are some fur-tastic homemade options for your cat this Christmas.

Homemade Christmas cat toys

It’s the thought that counts when gifting and homemade cat toys will be sure to show your furbaby how special they are.

Catnip stuffed felt toys 

We love this idea and so will your cat (find out why cats love catnip). You can let your creative juices flow by coming up with your own designs because there’s no wrong answer here. All sorts of shapes and sizes, and designs can work, so we’ll let you decide. 

If you’re not so creatively inclined, you can even just start with simple shapes like circles and triangles. You can find a full tutorial here.

“Tree stump” cat scratching post

If your cat is using your beautiful couch as a scratching post then this gift is exactly what you need! This neat cardboard cat scratch pad is both functional and surprisingly cool-looking. 

Scratch the DIY itch with this cool idea. Follow the video below to see how to put it all together. And if that doesn’t save your couch, read up on how to stop a kitten from scratching the furniture.

The gift of knowing your animal is covered

If you aren’t aware, find out why the best gift for Christmas is pet insurance.

Pet parents and pet lovers may have felt the weight of those unexpected surgery bills. Let us take that off your shoulders so you can focus on spending quality time with your best furry friend. Find out how we help keep pets safe through our cat insurance and dog insurance.

You’ll get one or more months of pet insurance absolutely free when you sign up with PD Insurance online!