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Scratchers & play

Scratchers, toys and ways to make more of what you already have.

You bought the toy. She kept the receipt-shaped bit.

A useful place to start.

Notice what gets used

Before adding another toy to the collection, take stock of what your cat actually chooses to play with.

Check the practical details

Look at dimensions, stability, materials and care instructions. Keep suitability and supervision guidance from the maker to hand.

Look for replaceable parts

Check whether worn inserts or components are sold separately. We will distinguish a repairable design from a vague durability claim.

We’re building our first guides for this section. These are starting points, not a claim that we’ve tested every product.