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\"catThere\u2019s no question that indoor cats enjoy better health and increased longevity than their outdoor counterparts<\/a>. Your indoor cat may be safe and cozy, but their feline instincts don\u2019t know the difference. Without an outlet for excess energy, indoor cats can wreak havoc on furniture and belongings, get into potentially hazardous substances, and soil the home.<\/p>\n

Your team at Oakland Veterinary Referral Services<\/a> wants to help you provide your cat with the physical and mental enrichment they deserve (and save your couch in the process). Join us as we share our picks for 2018\u2019s top 10 cat toys designed with active cats in mind!<\/p>\n

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Top 10 Cat Toys for Active Cats<\/h3>\n
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  1. The Catzip Chase Mouse<\/a> is a new spin on a classic children\u2019s toy. Your cat will gleefully chase and attack this hapless mouse all day long!<\/li>\n
  2. Turn mealtime or treats into puzzles to challenge kitty\u2019s mind and body with the Trixie 5-in-1 Activity Center.<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Our Pets has combined two feline obsessions into one fun and attractive toy with their Ball of Furry Fury cat toy<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  4. Kong products aren\u2019t just for dogs anymore. Check out their line of durable and adorable cat toys, including the Snake Teaser<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  5. A Kitty Pirate Ship<\/a>? In the living room? Sign us up!<\/li>\n
  6. The Petsafe Frolicat Cheese<\/a> is sure to pique kitty\u2019s interest. It\u2019s play while you\u2019re away feature allows you to program it for your cat\u2019s spontaneous use throughout the day.<\/li>\n
  7. Petlinks Electronic Motion Cat Toy<\/a> inspires the ancient hunting and stalking instincts in your cat, and provides hours of entertainment for you.<\/li>\n
  8. The Petfusion Jumbo Cat Scratcher Lounge<\/a> is the purrfect place for one or more cats to stretch their claws, climb, hide, and rest afterwards.<\/li>\n
  9. Kitty will go crazy hunting for the treats or toys you hide in the paw-sized holes of the Smart Cat Peek-a-Prize Toy Box<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  10. Satisfying a cat\u2019s intense need to scratch cannot be understated, which is why we\u2019ve included another scratching surface in our list of great cat toys. This collapsible cat scratcher<\/a> is part scratching post, part play area, and part bed. Better yet, it\u2019s easily folded up and stored out of sight when kitty\u2019s not using it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Your pet\u2019s health is our top priority at OVRS! Our emergency department is open 24\/7 to meet your pet\u2019s needs, and our friendly staff is available to answer any questions or concerns you may have about your pet<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    There\u2019s no question that indoor cats enjoy better health and increased longevity than their outdoor counterparts. Your indoor cat may be safe and cozy, but their feline instincts don\u2019t know the difference. Without an outlet for excess energy, indoor cats can wreak havoc on furniture and belongings, get into potentially hazardous substances, and soil the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,17,25],"tags":[833,836,835,834],"class_list":["post-2481","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exercise-nutrition-obesity","category-pet-safety","category-cats-meow","tag-cat-toys","tag-cats-and-their-toys","tag-toys-for-active-cats","tag-toys-for-cats"],"yoast_head":"\nKitty on the Move: Our Top 10 Cat Toys for Fun and Friskiness<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Your team at Oakland Veterinary Referral Services wants to help you provide your cat with the physical and mental enrichment they deserve (and save your couch in the process). 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