I’ve tested lots of toys over the years, and these 25 are my top picks for keeping cats mentally sharp and entertained. Mental stimulation helps reduce stress and unwanted behaviors, especially for indoor cats. These toys challenge your cat’s brain a...
Our rescue cat Spencer absolutely loves it. He's a street cat at heart and spent his first year fending for himself, so something like this is a breeze for him
Buggin’ Out Treat-Dispensing Puzzle
Our rescue cat Jasmine excels at this puzzle toy. It's a great way to engage your cat's natural foraging instincts as they work to access the food
Digger Cat Toy with Puzzle Feeder
I use these all the time and our cats quite happily bat them around to get their favorite treats out. I just have to make sure to keep them away from the dogs!
Meal-Dispensing Toy for Cats
This awesome food puzzle toy features an interactive food maze with three levels to stimulate your cat's five senses
Interactive Puzzle Feeder for Cats
Although snuffle mats are more commonly used for dogs, there's no reason why cats can't enjoy them too
Snuffle Mat for Cats
This puzzle toy is the perfect way to engage your cat's natural hunting instincts as well as provide both mental and physical activity
Interactive Enrichment Toy for Cats
If you have a cat that likes to bat things around with his paws, this is the toy for you
Interactive Exercise Toy
The repeated activity of licking can help to reduce anxiety, stress, and boredom - and therefore problem behaviors like destructive scratching or issues with the litter box
Lickimat for Cats
Scratching is a way for cats to express how they feel, mark their territory with scent, maintain healthy nails, and stretch out their bodies
Interactive Cardboard Scratch Post
My cats love the variety of this scratch toy that encourages them to scratch in the right place - rather than the furniture
Interactive Scratch Pad Cat Toy
Who doesn't love to perch up high? Adding vertical space is a great way to provide environmental enrichment and mental stimulation
Modular Cat Furniture
A one-stop shop for a cozy napping spot, entertainment, exercise, exploration, and scratching opportunities
Cat Tree Tower
What cat can resists a 360-degree rotating butterfly designed to bat about and satisfy their natural hunting instincts?
Interactive Butterfly Cat Toy
Our feisty boy Oakley loves the way this toy uses lights and a feather wand to move erratically and unpredictably under the rustling fabric to mimic real-life prey movements
Concealed Motion Toy for Cats
Made from ultra-strong and tear-resistant Polypropylene, this one is multi-cat homes like min
Turntable Toy for Cats
My cats are suckers for a furry mouse plush toy
Interactive Cat Toy with Real Squeaks
Crackly sound, a peephole, and connected tunnels - every cat's dream!
Interactive Cat Tunnel
I've yet to meet a cat who can resists a wand toy
Pet Fit Life Feather Exerciser for Cats & Pets
Who could resist the combo of ribbons, a plush fish toy, and bells to stimulate those hunting instincts?
5-Piece Cat Wand Toy
Our tabby cat Kasper loves this "whack-a-mole" game where he can engage his hunting instincts by "catching" the electronic toy mouse
Electronic Mouse Interactive Cat Toy
If, like me, you have a cat who loves to lazily lie on his back while batting overhanging objects, this could be just the thing
Cat Activity Center
The ultimate cat grooming station that essential feline urge to rub up against something
Cat Arch Self Groomer Massager
Comfy enough for your feline friend to snuggle, scratch, bite on, or kick with those powerful hind legs
Interactive Pillows for Cats
Who doesn't need their very own personal wellness center?
Wellness Center for Cats
Surely every cat needs a stylish and comfortable lounging mat made of cotton and quilted faux fur
Self-Warming Interactive Cat Toy
Our big old tabby cat George loved his treat ball! Check out my full review of 25 cat enrichment toys in one comprehensive list to find the perfect brain-boosting playtime picks
My Full Review: 25 Best Cat Toys For Mental Stimulation
