Why does my kitten ignore all her toys and play with a box?
I have an 8 week old kitten. We bought her loads of toys but she shuns them all for an empty popcorn box and my toes!
Answers:
For the same reason children usually prefer empty cardboard boxes :) Kittens and cats are weird. I probably have over 50 cat toys for my 6 cats, and what do they play with? Anything that's not considered a "cat" toy!
Its a cat it will always do what it want to do no matter what you do or say. It will give you that look and carry on and toes move
the same reason a young child would rather play with the box instead of the toy
Because a cat's idea of fun is not the same as a human's.
Sods Law. save your money and give her a newspaper- she'll love it. Our cat used to love Christmas- the wrapping paper was much more exciting than any presents!
Maybe you have bought to many toys..I have never bought my cat toys he finds his own amusement..
Your wiggling toes look like they may be something fun to stalk! The popcorn box just smells sooooo tasty!
Sounds like you got yourself one adventurous kitty.
Good Luck.
It's just like a little kid, they like the box more than the toy, go figure. That's just the way it is! Get a piece of string and quit wasting your money :o)
not all kittens or cats like toys. its good that it is playing though. think of a child , you might buy them a really expensive present and they'll play with the wrapping! some cats love to play in and around boxes - hiding playing with the corners or getting inside.
every cat has its own personality just like humans
Every cat I have ever had usually plays with a box or a bag. I think it is more of an exploration thing. If i were you I would avoid buying any toys. They like things like boxes, bags, crinkley things, hair scunchies, bottle caps. They are like small children you could put the most expensive toy with all the gadets and gizmos infront of them and a large box and majority of the time they go for the box! As for you toes, they wiggle! lol sometimes it is their way of bonding and testing their limits with you. GOOD LUCK!
why do kids like the hanger better than the clothes?
Thats cats for you, there moody bloody things lol <3
Ah just like kids!
The law of Sod dictates that small children and pets will never be interested in the things you lovingly buy for them. Cardboard boxes and blankets will always reign supreme.
Why did I spend 70 dollars on a toy for my cat, when a string would do the same thing. Cats like things that catch their eyes. If it moves, like your toes, she will attack. A turbo scratcher is a GREAT toy. Both of my cats loved and love it!
well, no one could guess what kind of toys you would like, so you can't expect to guess right off what kind of toys your kitten will like either; it's likely she will eventually play with the other toys you got, or she may not. in any case, take it easy on spending any more money till you figure out what she likes!
b/c the popcorn box smells like pop corn and she likes it so she's gonna play with it..
some cats just have a fascination for boxes. My 10 year old Tabby will _always_ jump into and explore an empty, open box, often times just sitting in them for hours.
same reason they like playing with paper/plastic bags . they like the rustling and movement of the box. It's fun for them . cats are hunters, so they like to stalk, their concept of play is to better their hunting skills, bright plastic non-moving toys just wont do it for them, maybe a dog, but not a cat .
Hi Holly
its the noise the bag is making and its a kitten and it just loves to rattle about
hehehe... cats will always do as they please. When i had a cat he would like to play with anything he can get his furry Little paws on. Try putting catnip into the toys. Cause i know that's one thing most cats are attracted to. There are some toys that already come with catnip inside of it.
That's Murphy's Law. You buy expensive toys and all they want is a scrunched up piece of paper and a box. Cute little things aren't they? Well take a toy out at a time so she doesn't get bored with all the choice. And if the popcorn box is safe and works then enjoy.
My cat loves scrunched up piece of paper (he plays fetch with that), a big sheet of newspaper (he hides under it and thinks he;s invisible) and then he also likes a study laundry basket (kinda of works out to be a Wendy house for HIM).
All animals do this, o one knows why.it is maddening.try the protective plastic piece off of spark plugs, They love them, but they are always getting under stuff! TP rolls, just about anything you can think of! Well, you wll save money on toys!
Thats exactly what my cat did when she was a kitten, and she still does it now! she'll attack my toes, and she refers playing with paper bags, boxes, even my clothes! sometimes she'l go for my fingers when im typing and the pointer on the screen lol. they just like to play with what they find interesting or what moves like prey.
my puppy has lots of toys to play with, but just now he's running around with the brush off an old hoover!
All of my cats and kittens have loved boxes. They are things that can be jumped in, hidden in and hold surprises. Try flicking scrunched up bits of paper into the box, I bet your kitten will enjoy the thrill of the hunt, or hiding things underneath it then lifting the box and putting it down quickly - this will keep them amused. I think it is the same as a child, if they can be creative it's much more exciting. I even used to push things under rugs for them to dig out - but make sure it's an old rug and not something you treasure!!!
the free stuff is always more fun (my 11/2 year old kid is the same,lol)
my cat was and still is like that. as soon as there's a box she is trying to get in it. i have the same problem with beds. they both have cosy little beds but where do they sleep, anywhere but the beds. i think generally the toys are more appealing to us than them. she likes screwed up paper too. i wouldn't bother with toys just use things around the house. it's a lot cheaper.
Cats are naturally very curious and extremely independent creatures. The box is more exciting and she is letting you know that she will do as she pleases, when she pleases and how she pleases. When you are not looking she will investigate the toys and will play with them when she wants to, not when you want her to, just as a show of independence. Enjoy your kitten.
She has chosen her toy for the time being. Put away all the other toys and bring them out periodically. When she is a little order she will broaden herself and pick out the ones she likes and let you know which ones she doesn't.
The Laser pointer that is so popular is not popular with my two kittens.
They only like the feather teasers and the one he goes crazy over is a Qtip. He got a hold of it and buries and chases it all around the house. I think I will have to make a trip to the Dollar Tree for more.
Don't worry she will change and will always play with what she chooses at the moment.
As someone who has had cats all her life and just lost the oldest of my cats a few weeks ago aged 16 I can tell you even if they are old with no teeth like mitzey was they still want to play with anything that makes a noise or moves. I always leave a small box somewhere around my house and I can be sure at sometime during the day I will find my existing cat Poppet whose is aged 9 either curled up asleep of playing hide and seek or jumping in and out...I often wonder what is on the cats mind while they are playing..all the cats have given me hours of amusement with boxes, paper, wool, string, empty toilet rolls, cotton reels in fact anything that costs nothing..this time of the year to watch them outside chasing the leaves as they fall off the trees is a wonderful sight and keeps both cat and owner amused.
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Answers:
For the same reason children usually prefer empty cardboard boxes :) Kittens and cats are weird. I probably have over 50 cat toys for my 6 cats, and what do they play with? Anything that's not considered a "cat" toy!
Its a cat it will always do what it want to do no matter what you do or say. It will give you that look and carry on and toes move
the same reason a young child would rather play with the box instead of the toy
Because a cat's idea of fun is not the same as a human's.
Sods Law. save your money and give her a newspaper- she'll love it. Our cat used to love Christmas- the wrapping paper was much more exciting than any presents!
Maybe you have bought to many toys..I have never bought my cat toys he finds his own amusement..
Your wiggling toes look like they may be something fun to stalk! The popcorn box just smells sooooo tasty!
Sounds like you got yourself one adventurous kitty.
Good Luck.
It's just like a little kid, they like the box more than the toy, go figure. That's just the way it is! Get a piece of string and quit wasting your money :o)
not all kittens or cats like toys. its good that it is playing though. think of a child , you might buy them a really expensive present and they'll play with the wrapping! some cats love to play in and around boxes - hiding playing with the corners or getting inside.
every cat has its own personality just like humans
Every cat I have ever had usually plays with a box or a bag. I think it is more of an exploration thing. If i were you I would avoid buying any toys. They like things like boxes, bags, crinkley things, hair scunchies, bottle caps. They are like small children you could put the most expensive toy with all the gadets and gizmos infront of them and a large box and majority of the time they go for the box! As for you toes, they wiggle! lol sometimes it is their way of bonding and testing their limits with you. GOOD LUCK!
why do kids like the hanger better than the clothes?
Thats cats for you, there moody bloody things lol <3
Ah just like kids!
The law of Sod dictates that small children and pets will never be interested in the things you lovingly buy for them. Cardboard boxes and blankets will always reign supreme.
Why did I spend 70 dollars on a toy for my cat, when a string would do the same thing. Cats like things that catch their eyes. If it moves, like your toes, she will attack. A turbo scratcher is a GREAT toy. Both of my cats loved and love it!
well, no one could guess what kind of toys you would like, so you can't expect to guess right off what kind of toys your kitten will like either; it's likely she will eventually play with the other toys you got, or she may not. in any case, take it easy on spending any more money till you figure out what she likes!
b/c the popcorn box smells like pop corn and she likes it so she's gonna play with it..
some cats just have a fascination for boxes. My 10 year old Tabby will _always_ jump into and explore an empty, open box, often times just sitting in them for hours.
same reason they like playing with paper/plastic bags . they like the rustling and movement of the box. It's fun for them . cats are hunters, so they like to stalk, their concept of play is to better their hunting skills, bright plastic non-moving toys just wont do it for them, maybe a dog, but not a cat .
Hi Holly
its the noise the bag is making and its a kitten and it just loves to rattle about
hehehe... cats will always do as they please. When i had a cat he would like to play with anything he can get his furry Little paws on. Try putting catnip into the toys. Cause i know that's one thing most cats are attracted to. There are some toys that already come with catnip inside of it.
That's Murphy's Law. You buy expensive toys and all they want is a scrunched up piece of paper and a box. Cute little things aren't they? Well take a toy out at a time so she doesn't get bored with all the choice. And if the popcorn box is safe and works then enjoy.
My cat loves scrunched up piece of paper (he plays fetch with that), a big sheet of newspaper (he hides under it and thinks he;s invisible) and then he also likes a study laundry basket (kinda of works out to be a Wendy house for HIM).
All animals do this, o one knows why.it is maddening.try the protective plastic piece off of spark plugs, They love them, but they are always getting under stuff! TP rolls, just about anything you can think of! Well, you wll save money on toys!
Thats exactly what my cat did when she was a kitten, and she still does it now! she'll attack my toes, and she refers playing with paper bags, boxes, even my clothes! sometimes she'l go for my fingers when im typing and the pointer on the screen lol. they just like to play with what they find interesting or what moves like prey.
my puppy has lots of toys to play with, but just now he's running around with the brush off an old hoover!
All of my cats and kittens have loved boxes. They are things that can be jumped in, hidden in and hold surprises. Try flicking scrunched up bits of paper into the box, I bet your kitten will enjoy the thrill of the hunt, or hiding things underneath it then lifting the box and putting it down quickly - this will keep them amused. I think it is the same as a child, if they can be creative it's much more exciting. I even used to push things under rugs for them to dig out - but make sure it's an old rug and not something you treasure!!!
the free stuff is always more fun (my 11/2 year old kid is the same,lol)
my cat was and still is like that. as soon as there's a box she is trying to get in it. i have the same problem with beds. they both have cosy little beds but where do they sleep, anywhere but the beds. i think generally the toys are more appealing to us than them. she likes screwed up paper too. i wouldn't bother with toys just use things around the house. it's a lot cheaper.
Cats are naturally very curious and extremely independent creatures. The box is more exciting and she is letting you know that she will do as she pleases, when she pleases and how she pleases. When you are not looking she will investigate the toys and will play with them when she wants to, not when you want her to, just as a show of independence. Enjoy your kitten.
She has chosen her toy for the time being. Put away all the other toys and bring them out periodically. When she is a little order she will broaden herself and pick out the ones she likes and let you know which ones she doesn't.
The Laser pointer that is so popular is not popular with my two kittens.
They only like the feather teasers and the one he goes crazy over is a Qtip. He got a hold of it and buries and chases it all around the house. I think I will have to make a trip to the Dollar Tree for more.
Don't worry she will change and will always play with what she chooses at the moment.
As someone who has had cats all her life and just lost the oldest of my cats a few weeks ago aged 16 I can tell you even if they are old with no teeth like mitzey was they still want to play with anything that makes a noise or moves. I always leave a small box somewhere around my house and I can be sure at sometime during the day I will find my existing cat Poppet whose is aged 9 either curled up asleep of playing hide and seek or jumping in and out...I often wonder what is on the cats mind while they are playing..all the cats have given me hours of amusement with boxes, paper, wool, string, empty toilet rolls, cotton reels in fact anything that costs nothing..this time of the year to watch them outside chasing the leaves as they fall off the trees is a wonderful sight and keeps both cat and owner amused.
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