I thought I would start a discussion on what people consider to be good items for cats, and what haven't work out so well.
In our case the good is:
a) Stuffed mice - these get thrown around. However, you do need a number of them as they get chewed up and regularly disappear (Sometimes reappearing much later). The actual "fur" ones seem to be disappearing from the shops.
b) Flies and moths. These are free and give our two endless hours of chasing them around the backyard. However, they do tend to bring them into the house where they, often, get away.
c) Kitter litter and something like the Ozpet litter system which allows the urine, and dissolved wood particles, to drop to the tray below. Litter is also flushable. (Fortunately don't need this much anymore as cats go outside - yeah)
d) If you have a flat and only have a balcony then a doghouse makes a good cat tray holder - gets rid of the smell inside and the litter keeps dry. Just face it towards the sheltered area. Need a cat door for the balcony as well.
e) A cat toy, in our case a stuffed carrot, tied to some elastic hanging from a beam. (We live in a converted warehouse). The cats cart them around the area and, when let go, they chase after them.
f) Some old swivel chairs; my other half got when an ex company of his was getting rid of them. Kept in quiet spots they are favourite sleeping areas.
g) A Parrot drone car. They love chasing this around, even more if you tie a bit of string to it. You do need to rescue it when they get the string.
h) Scratching posts - get long ones so the cat can stretch out.
i) Cat tunnels - our two love playing in the tunnels, particularly when one can jump on the other.
j) Pet Zoom Brush Tool Self Cleaning - best brush I ever found for cats. The cats jump up on the vanity and demand to be brushed.
k) Fancy Feast cat food - they love the fish flavours.
l) Canidae grain free catfood.
The bad is:
a) A wobbly Kong food holder. They barely use it and at one point the base was unscrewed and went missing under the house. Can't even figure out how they did it.
b) Catit play circuit. They really never got into it.
c) Most of the "good for them" cat foods. We've tried Ziwipeak and Holistic Grain free and they only eat it under sufferance with a good dose of the Fancyfeast broths. (Would love some suggestions here).
d) Cat Nip - I've yet to have a cat that gave it the slightest bit of notice.
Anyway, this is my list would love to see some contributions from others.
i find bespoke feline couture always goes down a treat. there is nothing quite as handsome as a cat in formal attire, complete with tail coat and matching silk top hat.