Checklist · 11 picks · 4 categories
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Indoor cats are hunters with nothing to hunt, and a bored cat finds its own fun (usually your couch).
Enrichment fixes that. A puzzle feeder makes them work for dinner the way they'd forage outside. A toy that moves on its own keeps them pouncing while you're busy. A crinkly tunnel is for hide-and-seek and zoomies, and a window perch gives them bird TV all day. Catster picked the toys, tunnels and window perches, and BestReviews picked the food puzzles. If you've just brought a cat home, start with the New Cat list for the litter box, scratching post and wand toy. Each card shows the drawback its outlet called out.
Who this is not for. Skip this if you're bringing home a new cat; the New Cat list has the litter, scratching post, wand toy and carrier first.
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| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PetSafe SlimCat Feeder Ball | budget | under $15 | turning mealtime into exercise | 1 outlet |
| Nina Ottosson Petstages Buggin' Out Puzzle & Snack Cat Toy | budget | $15-25 | kittens and first-time puzzle solvers | 1 outlet |
| Cat Amazing Interactive Treat Maze & Puzzle Feeder | mid | $25-50 | smart cats who need a real challenge | 1 outlet |
Best puzzle feederbudget pick · Holds up to 2/3 cup
Best for turning mealtime into exercise
BestReviews' best bang for the buck interactive cat feeder: a rolling ball your cat bats around to get dry food out, with adjustable openings.
Heads up. Openings may be too large, and some food may spill on the floor
1 outlet. BestReviews best bang for the buck interactive cat feeder.
under $15
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budget pick · 10 in base
Best for kittens and first-time puzzle solvers
Catster's best enrichment toy for kittens: three bug-shaped covers hide treats or kibble, so your cat bats and paws to find the snacks.
Heads up. May get less challenging over time, and larger treats may get stuck
1 outlet. Catster best for Kittens cat enrichment toy.
$15-25
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mid pick · 14 x 9 x 3.5 in
Best for smart cats who need a real challenge
BestReviews' best of the best interactive cat feeder: a cardboard maze that makes your cat work for its dry food, with openings you can adjust for difficulty.
Heads up. May not hold up to cats that like to chew cardboard
1 outlet. BestReviews best of the best interactive cat feeder.
$25-50
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Best interactive cat toymid pick · One size
Best for cats of all ages who love to hunt
Catster's best overall interactive cat toy: a hidden feather wand moves under a mat like prey in the grass while a butterfly spins on top.
Heads up. May not hold up to very rough play long-term
1 outlet. Catster best Overall interactive cat toy.
$25-50
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budget pick · 3 levels
Best for kittens and young cats, even several at once
Catster's best value interactive cat toy: balls spin around three stacked tracks, so they never get lost under the couch.
Heads up. The balls can get stuck or not roll freely
1 outlet. Catster best Value interactive cat toy.
under $15
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| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Magasin Collapsible Cat Tunnel Toys, 2 Pack | budget | $15-25 | small cats who love to zoom | 1 outlet |
| Feline Ruff 12" Premium 3-Way Collapsible Tunnel Cat Toy | mid | $25-50 | bigger cats and hide-and-seek games | 1 outlet |
| Coziwow by Jaxpety Collapsible Cat Tunnel Bed | splurge | $50-100 | cats who play hard, then nap in the same spot | 1 outlet |
Best cat tunnelbudget pick · 10 in diameter
Best for small cats who love to zoom
Catster's best value cat tunnel: a short and a long tunnel with hanging toys, and the long one has a clear peephole.
Heads up. The small diameter won't suit all cats
1 outlet. Catster best Value cat tunnel.
$15-25
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mid pick · 12 in diameter
Best for bigger cats and hide-and-seek games
Catster's best overall cat tunnel: a three-way tunnel with an extra-wide opening, a peephole in the middle and a bonus teaser wand.
Heads up. The hanging ball won't last long
1 outlet. Catster best Overall cat tunnel.
$25-50
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splurge pick · 10.6 in diameter
Best for cats who play hard, then nap in the same spot
Catster's premium choice cat tunnel: a curved cotton tunnel with a cushioned bed and canopy tucked into the curve.
Heads up. Expensive
1 outlet. Catster premium Choice cat tunnel.
$50-100
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| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K&H Pet Products EZ Mount Cat Window Perch | mid | $25-50 | a simple sunny seat by the window | 1 outlet |
| K&H Pet Products EZ Mount Window Scratcher | budget | $25-50 | cats who scratch and sunbathe | 1 outlet |
| K&H Pet Products EZ Mount Penthouse Cat Window Perch | splurge | $50-100 | shy cats who like to watch in secret | 1 outlet |
Best window perchmid pick · 12 x 23 in
Best for a simple sunny seat by the window
Catster's best overall window perch: an affordable, solid perch that suction-cups on in minutes and folds up when you close the blinds.
Heads up. The cover is only washable in cold water
1 outlet. Catster best Overall cat window perch.
$25-50
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budget pick · 20 x 11 in
Best for cats who scratch and sunbathe
Catster's best value window perch: a cardboard scratcher that suction-cups to the window, so it's a perch and a scratcher in one.
Heads up. Cardboard isn't soft enough for some cats
1 outlet. Catster best Value cat window perch.
$25-50
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splurge pick · 23 x 19 x 9.5 in
Best for shy cats who like to watch in secret
Catster's premium choice window perch: a semi-enclosed hideout with peepholes, so your cat gets privacy and a view.
Heads up. The microfleece is only washable on cold
1 outlet. Catster premium Choice cat window perch.
$50-100
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Catster describes enrichment toys as toys and devices that stimulate your cat's senses, satisfy natural instincts and prevent boredom. Puzzle feeders, toys that mimic prey, tunnels and perches all count.
Catster calls laser toys controversial: some cats get stressed from never catching the dot, and lasers can be harmful to a pet's eyes. It suggests asking your vet before buying one.
Catster's picks from K&H list a max weight of 50 pounds. For suction-cup perches, Catster suggests taking the cups off at least once a month to clean them and the window.