For a young animal, having toys is crucial. Boredom and idleness are strongly discouraged for lively little ones like kittens, as they can have a negative impact. It's important to remember that even with an adult cat, playing at least once a day is essential, but with a kitten, it's best to engage in play several times a day.

Any playtime with a kitten not only contributes to their learning but also teaches them the rules of interaction with humans. Playing creates a sense of attachment in kittens, which is especially vital in their first days away from their mother and siblings. If a kitten gets too playful, scratching or biting during your interaction, it's advisable not to reprimand. Instead, redirect their attention to a toy with a ribbon or a ball, and they will immediately shift their focus to the moving toy.

When interacting with a kitten, choose cheerful, light-hearted games that appeal to both you and your pet. Keep in mind that cats enjoy playing with smaller items that are significantly smaller than them. For instance, if you decide to play with a kitten using a ball, it's best to choose a small leather or rubber one, which the kitten will enjoy playing with. They are unlikely to be thrilled with a large soccer ball.

By nature, cats are predators, so they love observing small moving objects. Nowadays, pet stores offer a variety of toys that can bring animals a lot of joy. However, aside from expensive store-bought toys, some everyday items can make excellent toys for kittens. Items like rubber children's toys or old slippers work well; essentially, any soft items that are smooth to the touch and lack sharp edges or corners.

Among the toys, there should be items that the kitten can successfully claw and tear. Otherwise, they might redirect their attention to clothing, furniture, or wallpaper. Avoid leaving the little one alone with small items like paper clips, buttons, or needles. Inadvertently, they might hurt themselves or, worse, swallow them.

Also, hide all cellophane bags from kittens, as they love playing with them. Soft to the touch and making noise when a kitten pounces on them, these bags may be enjoyable, but an inattentive little one could get entangled and suffocate or ingest bits of polyethylene.

Never leave a kitten alone with yarn or string. A small kitten may chew off a piece of string and swallow it, leading to serious intestinal issues. Let the kitten roll a ball of yarn or chase a paper ribbon under your supervision. After playtime, it's best to store these items in an inaccessible place, like a locked cabinet.

Remember that kitten playtime should be diverse and alternated at least once a week. Kittens appreciate variety, and it's beneficial if, when introducing a new game (such as rolling a ball), the owner is nearby. This way, the kitten will feel more secure. It's best to be closer to the kitten during play, crouching down or even lying on the floor in some cases. The kitten will better orient itself to the owner, quickly becoming accustomed, and you will soon gain its complete trust. In the future, do not betray this trust, no matter how busy you are. Strive to dedicate at least 2 hours a week to playtime with your beloved pet.

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