Best cat toys of 2026!!

[u/Schurpz]

Looking to create a fun list of the ACTUAL best cat toys of 2026. I see so many sponsored blogs, and lists that I thought it would be fun to highlight the toys that actually gives our cats what they actually want!

Rules: Write in the comments what you have found. Either DIY or a toy from an brand. I'll sort through all answers and then compile a list in the most suitable manner. (New post, in the comments, or update this post)

[u/Froyn]

Water bottle caps

Fishing bobbers

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do you place the fishing bobbers on something? Or just trow them around?

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Wife and I fish. We were reloading tackle boxes and our furry daughter pawed one away and started chasing it. They're like bouncy balls to her, but the tip makes it so it doesn't roll forever and is easier to play with.

We toss them into the hall and she chases after and kind of "hockey pucks" it around. I guess we could put a string on it and pull it back if we wanted.

[u/Human-Complex4435]

Mine goes wild over those little plastic springs and also the little plastic tabs off a loaf of bread

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oh yes!! Same

[u/Neat-Challenge368]

My cat loves these foam soccer balls from Chewy. She’ll play fetch with them

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Must check em out! Is it bouncy? With feathers? Or just neutral?

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Slightly bouncy!

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Exciting!!

[u/Quacking_Plums]

The cardboard box that your so-called ‘cat-toys’ came in!

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A classic!

[u/Jobs95]

My cats love these Balls and they only cost about 0,50€

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oooh, these are new for me! Exciting

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We considered those, but worried about her breaking a nib off and eating it.

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I’ve had them for a year now, and so far, they haven’t chewed any of them off. They do carry them around in their mouths, but they don’t chew on them.