Chances are you’ve already experienced the hilarity of using a laser pointer to make your cat chase the red dot around the room. This interactive laser cat toy by PetSafe uses built in programming to project a laser dot for your cat to chase automatically. This is one of the best cat toys you could possibly buy because it has a mind of its own while it teases your pet. Kittens and older cats alike will be chasing the laser dot until they need to take a break, leaving you free to watch them chase. The PetSafe Bolt has a manual mode that lets you control the action as a regular pointer or as an automatic mode that randomly comes up with random patterns for the laser. This cat toy shuts off automatically after 15 minutes and is powered by 4 AA batteries that are not included.

This collapsible tunnel for cats to play in makes a crinkling sound that they just love. This cat habitat, if you will, is one of the best cat toys because it gives them a safe and protected space to frolic in. Connecting this chute to another structure like a scratching post or bed can help make your cat feel at home, and filling the tunnel with a couple catnip toys will make for an entertaining zone they can play in. If you have multiple cats as pets they may like to play or nap in the tunnel together, especially if you provide a little bed or pillow. Even better, the crinkling noise this cat tunnel makes satisfies cat’s instinct to hunt and explore due to how mysterious the crinkle sound is to their ears. The durable material this toy is made of makes it one of the best cat toys that also doubles as a cat habitat. Your cat will most likely end up playing in this chute or hanging out next to it for most of the day.

Cat scratching toys are a necessity for any cat owner who doesn’t want to come home to a shredded couch. The Bergan cat scratching toy is the best combination of toy and scratching post. The scratch pad in the middle is durable and reversible, you can flip it over. The scratch pad is also easily replaceable once it gets too worn. The outer rim of the toy has a track with a small ball that your cat can paw or nudge with their nose for hours in between scratching sessions. You can even put the included catnip on the scratch pad to really get your kitty active with this toy. This B.P.A. free toy is a great deal for how long it can entertain your cat while doubling as both a scratch pad and ball toy, the free catnip it comes with is a nice bonus!

This isn’t a single toy, it’s actually a pack of 20 different toys. Though these cat toys are not as durable as the others on this list, this is a great purchase for a new cat owner or someone who needs to seriously restock their cat’s toy selection. A variety pack of 20 cat toys at an affordable price makes this one of the best sets of cat toys you can buy. Included are balls, catnip, feathers, mice made of different materials as well as plastic rattle and bell toys. Whether your cat prefers harder or softer toys, or a mix of both, this provides cats with a great variety of toys to stay entertained. You can put down 3 or 4 toys at a time while having the rest put away to keep things fresh. This makes a great birthday or holiday gift for that special cat in your life!

This is an electronic cat toy with an incredibly unique design that seems to be universally loved by cats. The SmartyKat Hot Pursuit cat toy features a durable fabric top that hides a spinning wand with a colorful attachment on the end for your cat to chase. The wand spins around the base of the toy in a way that taunts your cat. With this concealed motion cat toy, they will sit next to the toy batting at the wand or peeking under the fabric to try and catch the prey on the end. Some cats will want to play nonstop and you will have to shut the toy off! The toy has 4 speeds: low, medium, fast and random. Random seems to work the best because it keeps your cat interested, but the other speeds can be a great way to introduce your pet to the toy.

Catnip is an herb grown by humans for thousands of years for tea. It has an active ingredient that gives cats a boost of energy followed by a mellow period. Yes, catnip gives your cat a temporary sense of euphoria. It’s harmless, fun and they really enjoy it! This toy is an adorable yellow banana filled with organic catnip that is sure not to harm your kitty. Your cat will either zoom or around for a bit and/or feel compelled to attack this banana and their other toys. This “Yeowww!” banana is one of the best cat toys for promoting aerobic exercise and play in your cat. About 80% of cats are affected by catnip as described, and all to a different degree depending on their genetics, so there is a chance that your kitty won’t respond to catnip. Most cats, however, love it!

The cat wand with a mouse or feather attached to the end is a classic toy. This Cat Dancer wand teaser toy for cats has a fun rainbow pattern that is colorfast and nontoxic. Other feather or mice toys can break down over time and lead to detached bits, posing a choking hazard for your cat. This cat wand is made of an unbreakable material. Your cat will love trying to nail down the rainbow tail time and time again, making for great kitty exercise sessions. The toy is a nice length so that you can comfortably tease your cat with it while sitting down on the sofa or while standing up. This cat wand is sure to be loved by pretty much any cat, which definitely makes it one of the 7 best cat toys you can choose for your kitten.