How to Make a Cheap Cat Teaser Toy

Find a ponytail holder with decorative baubles or the like., Tie a long, fancy, but durable ribbon to it., Attach this to a long stick., Simply shake it in front of the cat to play.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Find a ponytail holder with decorative baubles or the like.

    It should be a warm colour, such as hot pink or red, because this reminds cats of living prey.

    A cool colour such as blue will be less exciting for the cat.

    If you don't have any at home and can't buy one, look around next time you're in a public place.

    Ponytail holders drop everywhere.

    If you own ponytail holders, but do not own any with baubles, simply attach a big, warm-coloured decoration to it.

    A scrunchie will work fine for this too.
  2. Step 2: Tie a long

    Again, this should be a warm colour.

    Something with a design such as stripes or polka dots will make it more exciting for the cat.

    Tug on the ribbon very hard to see if it will be able to withstand a cat yanking at it. , A stick with a hole through it will work better, as you can thread it through, creating a more durable toy. , For a cat, this is hours of fun.

    If you are busy and your cat wants to play, attach it to the wall and put a low-blowing fan behind it.
  3. Step 3: but durable ribbon to it.

  4. Step 4: Attach this to a long stick.

  5. Step 5: Simply shake it in front of the cat to play.

Detailed Guide

It should be a warm colour, such as hot pink or red, because this reminds cats of living prey.

A cool colour such as blue will be less exciting for the cat.

If you don't have any at home and can't buy one, look around next time you're in a public place.

Ponytail holders drop everywhere.

If you own ponytail holders, but do not own any with baubles, simply attach a big, warm-coloured decoration to it.

A scrunchie will work fine for this too.

Again, this should be a warm colour.

Something with a design such as stripes or polka dots will make it more exciting for the cat.

Tug on the ribbon very hard to see if it will be able to withstand a cat yanking at it. , A stick with a hole through it will work better, as you can thread it through, creating a more durable toy. , For a cat, this is hours of fun.

If you are busy and your cat wants to play, attach it to the wall and put a low-blowing fan behind it.

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