For your cat the Christmas tree is toy enough, but with a gift of its own it may just leave the tree alone. Here you will find cat wands with Christmas figures, toys with catnip or valerian, rattle and crinkle balls, scratching mats and scratching drums in Christmas style, and Christmas beds, sleeping bags and caves to curl up in.
Toys for every cat
- Hunters: a wand with feathers or a Christmas star lets your cat stalk, jump and catch. Play with it together and put it away afterwards.
- Sniffers: toys with catnip or valerian, such as a gingerbread man, candy cane or little Christmas tree. Not every cat reacts to catnip; valerian is an alternative.
- Solo players: rattle balls, crinkle balls and a wind-up mouse for when you are short of time.
Calm amid the bustle
At Christmas the house is busy. A cuddle cave, Christmas bed or sleeping bag gives your cat a place of its own to retreat to. Put it in a quiet spot, preferably a little higher up, and leave your cat in peace when it is lying in it.
A cat-proof Christmas tree
Make sure the tree stands steadily, hang fragile baubles near the top and leave out tinsel and ribbon: if swallowed it can damage the intestines. Some Christmas plants, such as the poinsettia and lilies in a bouquet, are not suitable for cats. Keep them out of reach.
More Christmas can be found under Christmas for your pet and advent calendars for cats. Toys for the whole year are under cat toys, scratching is done on a scratching post and a warm spot can be found under window perches and radiator beds.
Frequently asked questions
How do I keep my cat out of the Christmas tree?
Give it a toy of its own and a quiet spot, make sure the tree stands firmly and hang fragile baubles near the top. Leave out tinsel and ribbon.
Does every cat react to catnip?
No, some cats do not react to it. Valerian is then an alternative.
Is tinsel dangerous for cats?
Yes. Cats play with it and can swallow it, after which it can damage the intestines. Do not use it, or hang it out of reach.
What is a gift that lasts?
A cuddle cave, Christmas bed or scratching mat. Your cat will use them after the holidays too.