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How to entertain a bored cat with Feline Hyperesthesia using DIY toys?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female

What do I do if my cat has Feline Hyperesthesia, and doesn't play much either? She is really bored most of the time and I don't have much toys for her to play with since the pet shops are far and my parents can't keep going there all the time plus I don't have much money either. She isn't isn't hostile and just keeps relaxed most of the time.

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 19th, 2017

There are a lot of toys that cats love that you can make at home: some cats will chase a crumpled ball of paper or a pom pom, you can tie a few feathers to a stick with some string, or you can put some crinkly plastic in something like a sock. Be sure that the toys are for supervised play only. Here is a link to some ideas: https://www.worldsbestcatlitter.com/clearing-the-air/2014/03/the-10-best-homemade-cat-toys/

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