Make a fun and simple toy for your cat using only an empty toilet paper tube. It's a fun craft you can do in only two minutes!
My cats love toys – but only for a certain period of time. I think the thrill for them with a new toy is to see how it moves and what it will do.
It seems like no matter how cool the toy (or how expensive it is), there is only a short window of time before they “figure it out” and get bored with it.
So, to combat that boredom and reduce the crazy number of cat toys I could buy, I have started to come up with a few simple ideas for DYI cat toys.
Of course they like to take everyday objects like the cap of a milk jug, hair ties, bag clips – you name it – and turn them into toys, but sometimes we NEED those items for their intended purposes.
Empty toilet tissue rolls are something we DON'T need, so I quickly make them into these little toys.
How to Make a Cat Toy in 2 Minutes
Supplies:
Empty Toilet Tissue Tube
Scissors
Optional: Glue
Directions:
Cut tube into rounds about 1/2 inch wide. Take 3 rounds and squeeze them into each other to form a sphere. If you want your toy to hold together longer, add glue at meeting points and let dry.
That's it! I like to make it without glue so the cats have the fun of pulling it apart, but putting it back together over and over and over again can get a bit old.
Since my cats always like new things, I was happy to give them the chance to try new Purina Muse® Natural Cat Food. Since it is exclusively available at PetSmart, I headed over there to choose a few varieties for my own little furry friends.
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As you can see, all four of our cats were ALL OVER the Purina Muse® Natural Cat Food. I opened two flavors at once and they were busy scurrying back and forth between each dish. I think that the taste of all the flavors are a hit with my crowd! In a matter of minutes, all of the Purina Muse was GONE. They licked up every last bit of the food. With a quality, natural product like this, I'm happy to see that my cats love the taste. It's nice to see them enjoying something that's good for them!
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How to Make a Cat Toy in 2 Minutes
Make a fun and simple toy for your cat using only an empty toilet paper tube.
Materials
- Empty Toilet Tissue Tube
- Optional: Glue
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
- Cut tube into rounds about 1/2 inch wide.
- Take 3 rounds and squeeze them into each other to form a sphere.
- If you want your toy to hold together longer, add glue at meeting points and let dry.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
What a fun idea. I should make a couple for my MIL”s cats the next time I go over there.
Jennifer H says
Wow, I didn’t realize how easy it can be to entertain cats. I’m not a cat owner as you can tell. 🙂 But this sounds like a super easy project to make for them.
Lisa says
Now that is a creative way to use a toilet paper roll! I I need to make a few of these for my mom’s cat!
Liz Mays says
Aww what a fun idea. Our cat is crazy about cardboard for some reason. We have to try out those Purina Muse cans too.
Crystal says
Why do I spend so much on toys when it’s so easy to keep them entertained? I need to make this cat toy for my mom’s kitten.
Lee says
This is adorable, what a creative idea. And she’ll probably love it more than any toy you would have spent money on.
Lee
Eliza Ferree says
Never thought of cardboard but we had cats that loved aluminum foil balls and yes they would expect you to throw them and they’d bring them back. Quick and easy craft for your kitty, love it.
Rosey says
That’s fun that they puonced when you opened it. They’re cute, and I like that they are sharing so nicely. 🙂
Melissa says
What an easy toy! That would keep any cat happy.
Jacqui Odell says
That could have came in handy when I had cats. So simple and budget friendly.
mya.k says
that is so cool
Shell Feis says
Wow what an easy craft! I am totally making one for each of my mom’s cats, thanks!
Amy Tolley says
that was a super easy toy for kitties my kitties would love this….i love to hide their treats in their toys and watch them play and have fun..