13 Popular Cat Toys (and Treats) To Gift Your Furry Feline This Holiday Season

Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars; and 3,878 ratings

This electronic toy is designed to get your cat moving. The mat is connected to a rotating butterfly that “flies” all around, enticing cats to come chase it. There are also feather toys moving under the mat, adding to the hunt. For indoor cats, this may be the closest they’ll come to getting their paws on butterflies (or anything else) and they’ll pounce on it — literally!

Promising Amazon review:

“This toy has exceeded all expectations. I love that it has two features, both the toy under the mat that moves and also the attachment for the top/outside. The variety of movements and attachments and the toy’s ability to switch between the two keep my cats engaged for long periods of time.

This toy is durable and heavy enough for my two 12 lb cats to actively play with it and it stays in place. It is very high quality. Also, it is silent. So many other toys have loud motors but there is literally zero sound from this besides the attachment underneath brushing against the mat/covering.

Lastly, this battery life is insane. I went on a week-long vacation and it was still charged when I came home despite being on most of the time (the sitter would turn it on and leave it on). I have had it for about a month and charged it twice. This is also one of few toys that have an auto-off feature and a mode that triggers the toy upon contact. This way, I can leave it on and the cats use it when they want.

As someone who has spent literally hundreds of dollars on cat toys and purchased nearly every interactive toy that comes out, this is by far the best toy I have ever purchased and I feel confident my cats are going to get a lot of use and enjoyment from it!” — Meghan Montgomery

Score: 4.8 out of 5 stars; 69,987 ratings

Behold, the number one, best-selling cat treats on Amazon. Just in the last month, more than 40,000 people purchased them for their cats. What makes them so great? Chicken flavored, the outside is crunchy while the inside is gooey and soft. This massive tub of them is less than $15.

Promising Amazon review:

“Our cat Mayonnaise goes crazy for these Temptations treats. This is one of the best value treat packs I’ve found and the container is strong enough to keep my cat from breaking into it. I highly recommend these treats because they’re a consistent and healthy snack!” — Rocco Esposito

Score: 4.6 out of 5 stars; 13,332 ratings

As a cat owner, you already know that cats love to hide in small spaces, which is why so many love cat tunnels. More than 13,000 people have bought and rated this one, which comes with a swinging feather they can bat at and a hanging ball toy. It folds up nicely too, so you can stash it away whenever you don’t want it out.

Promising Amazon review:

“This was one of the first and best purchases I have made for my newly adopted kittens. The tunnel is a good size for three kittens to use. It’s sturdy and durable with constant use. The order also came with an extra wand feather toy that the kittens love! The attached red ball is loved by the kittens but can be easily bitten off. Part of the tunnel wire came loose and punctured through the tunnel fabric, but that was easily fixed by placing it back within the fabric. I haven’t had a problem with that since it came out once. I would definitely recommend it for new cat parents.” — Cberry

Score: 4.4 out of 5 stars; 3,760 ratings

Watching a cat try to chase a laser it will never be able to get its paws on is entertaining for everyone in the room. This laser toy has built-in sensors, so it knows when your cat is nearby and can shoot its beams out accordingly. It has three different speeds, which can be adjusted depending on how fast or slow you want your cat to chase it.

Promising Amazon review:

“I use this product all the time. There are three settings (slow, medium and fast) depending on how active your cat tends to be. It won’t overwork your pet because the timer is set to go off once every two hours when the sensor is triggered. It keeps charge for a little under a week depending on how much it’s used. Being rechargeable is a great feature because I don’t have to have it plugged in all the time or go through batteries like crazy. This works great for my cat to keep her entertained when I’m busy with other things. It has an opening at the base which I’m sure you could put onto a staircase knob if you really wanted to. It’s lightweight and adjustable so you can customize which area the laser points to. Its very modern design makes it easy to clean and wipe off. There’s no weird smell to it. It is stable and safe enough that cats rubbing up on it won’t likely knock it over. Definitely recommend.” — Rachel

Score: 4.6 out of 5 stars; 38,505 ratings

It’s often the most simple toys that are the ones that end up getting played with the most. (We’re talking about an animal that likes boxes after all.) This wand with a feather on a string is a fun way to play together and get your cat moving all around the house. It comes with nine attachments because your cat is sure to destroy a few while you play together. More than 38,000 people have bought and rated this toy, giving it an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Promising Amazon review:

“Great quality, excellent value—it comes with two wands which are telescoping for different lengths, and I like that the line used to attach the toys is clear yet sturdy, so my cat doesn’t see that it’s a toy on a line. I know that might sound silly, but I feel it adds to the excitement for her. The rod is flexible, which also adds to the motion of the toy. The toy attachments are excellent quality, and they move in a life-like way. Each attachment also has a small bell on it, engaging my cat even further. The clip to attach each toy is a lobster claw type, making it very easy to switch out the attachments when they inevitably get chewed up because your cat will love it.” — Carolyn R.

Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars; 10,743 ratings

Is there anything more exciting to a cat than the opportunity to pounce on an innocent bird? With this toy, no living sacrifice has to be made. This furry bird toy has a built-in activator, which causes the bird to flap its wings whenever you or your cat touch it. It chirps too! Another pro: It’s USB rechargeable so you don’t have to keep buying batteries every time your cat wears it out.

Promising Amazon review:

“I love to try to spoil my cats and buy them lots of things, but most of them go unused. Not this bird. They love this toy. It is one of the most played-with toys that all of the cats love. It is adorable. The battery life lasts for a good amount of time and it really seems to keep the cats entertained. The sounds are pretty realistic and I think that helps entertain the cats and keep them coming back for more. My girls are not gentle with it at all and it has withheld all of their beating and scratching and biting. Would strongly recommend.” — Melissa McNeill

Score: 4 out of 5 stars; 9,919 ratings

These little balls of catnip stick to the wall so they’ll be available to your cat anytime they need a hit. Here’s what’s really cool: While your cat is enjoying their herby treat, the treats actually help remove plaque and tartar on their teeth. It sure beats trying to brush them!

Promising Amazon review:

“My cat loves these. I attached them to the container we keep her dry food in, and I’ve seen her rubbing against them and licking them. I would recommend this to any cat owner.” — emkat28

Score: 4.6 out of 5 stars; 10,712 ratings

Consider this your cat toy starter pack — perfect to buy if you have a new cat or want to get a present for a new cat owner. It includes all the essentials: furry mice, pom-poms, a wand and a fish stuffed with catnip. More than 10,000 people have purchased it just this month.

Promising Amazon review:

“Nice little assortment for any cat(s). They are very colorful and my blind cat loves the balls with the bells in them. Great value to keep your pets entertained.” — Waylon

Score: 4.7 out of 5 stars; 12,195 ratings

This four-pack of colorful spring toys will have your cat racing all around the room. They’re sturdy, lightweight and safe for cats to bite.

Promising Amazon review:

“Who knew the KISS principle applied (keep it simple stupid) to cat toys. Like most of you, I have probably spent hundreds of dollars trying to entertain my cat from cheap junk at pet stores to expensive electronic devices even sold here. Once I saw these silly simple cat springs I just knew I had been overthinking things all along. Sure enough, my cats love them. What makes these toys so great besides the price and simplicity is how reactive they are. They bounce, roll and wiggle in just the right ways that drive cats nuts. Every attack by your cat truly randomizes the experience for them which is what makes it so fun. One of my cats even plays fetch with it!” — Cool Mo T

Score: 4.8 out of 5 stars; 36,580 ratings

Want to restock your cat treat stash? This is one of the highest rated cat treats on Amazon. Kind of like the cat version of GoGurt, these squeezable tubes of creamy puree will have your cat licking up every last bit. This pack of 50 has five flavors: tuna, chicken, tuna with chicken, tuna with salmon and chicken and cheese.

Promising Amazon review:

“This is the equivalent of dessert for cats! Every cat I have been in contact with loves these! They are easy to open by hand, no scissors needed, and easy to squeeze up for the cats. These are pricey! There is very little treat in each straw, and that is my only criticism. With two cats, I have to use one for each. They absolutely love the tuna flavor!” — D. Reynolds

Score: 4.6 out of 5 stars; 6,690 ratings

Chances are you have a favorite pillow and now your cat will too. All three in this set are shaped like a log, which makes it easy for them to wrap their little limbs around. But what they’ll love most about it is that it’s stuffed with catnip. There’s crinkle paper inside too, which your cat will love to crunch.

Promising Amazon review:

“I got these in the mail and opened them immediately, threw them on the floor, and the cats just attacked them. They absolutely love them! I constantly see them playing with them and even though I bought three, they always fight over the same one. The toys are fluffy and have catnip in them. They also crinkle when the cats play with them. It’s fun to watch! Fast shipping, packaged well and a great value for the money!” — Christy Bean

Score: 4.7 out of 5 stars; 58,553 ratings

Even cats who have never seen mice IRL seem to prefer ones that are more realistically colored (gray or brown) than ones that are brightly colored. With this pack of 10, your home will be littered with critters for them to hunt. More than 58,000 have bought and rated this toy, giving it a collective rating of 4.7 out of 5.

Promising Amazon review:

“I have a 10-month-old kitten. We play fetch with these mice. She loves them and will chase them down every time I throw them. I was glad that so many were included in the package because she loses them. I have no idea where they go; I bet if I move the fridge out, they’ll all be under there! Great toy for any kitty who likes them; economical, too. Highly recommended.” — farmkiti

Score: 4.3 out of 5 stars; 21,475 ratings

Another highly-rated mouse toy is this pack of cute, cartoon mice stuffed with catnip. The material is soft, yet bite-resistant, so you won’t end up with catnip all over the house. Especially if toys resembling real mice give you the ick, these are a great mouse toy to consider.

Promising Amazon review:

“My cat loves these and they are super cute. He is pretty vicious with his cat toys and this has stood the test of two weeks so far and that’s good for him! I definitely recommend these for cats who have a tendency to rip catnip toys apart. Great value and durable.” — Donnie

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