5 Signs Your Cat Needs Better Toys
By Kittio's founder, Blake Burnau (known amongst his friends as "The Cat Whisperer").
Not sure if your cat is getting enough exercise and mental stimulation? Here are some classic signs to watch for:
1. Lack of regular curiosity
It's normal for cats to spend a large part of their day sleeping. However, they should be engaging in activity and play at least a few times a day. If your cat is always napping and only wakes up to eat, it's likely that you're dealing with a bored cat.
2. Over eating
Just like humans, cats tend to over-eat when they are bored and without any entertainment. This can lead to obesity and other dangerous medical conditions. If your start to notice this with your cat, you should consider purchasing some interactive cat toys that encourage physical exercise.
3. Over grooming & other repetitive actions
Cats experiencing boredom will often repeatedly lick themselves, or engage in repetitive actions such as chasing their tail. This can lead to irritation and fur loss, which only makes matters worse.
4. Destructive behavior
If your cat often displays destructive behavior around the house (i.e. scratching furniture, digging out plants, urinating outside of the litter box...) it's highly likely that they are under stimulated, and need to release pent up energy. Smart toys like Kittio's Hidey Mouse are a great way to do this.
5. Chasing or fighting with other pets.
Running after other cats or dogs in the household is another indication that your cat is bored and needs some additional play time.
At Kittio, we want to end feline boredom.
We combine extensive research & development with real cat play testing to develop the best cat toys in the world. Cats shouldn't have to spend most of their days bored without any entertainment.
They should be able to regularly engage their natural hunting instincts, and spend at least 30 minutes a day getting physical exercise. Unfortunately, most cat owners don't have the time to consistently do this, and cats are the ones to suffer from it.
It doesn't have to been this way. We want to create better cat toys that significantly reduce the amount of boredom experienced by cats, while also making life easier for cat owners with the use of smart technology.
We're committed to creating cat toys that cats genuinely love to play with, while also making life easier for cat owners.
Hidey Mouse
This toy is a must-have for curious cats! The electronic mouse tail rotates at random, captivating your cat's attention and enticing them to chase it. The mouse plush mimics mouse sounds, satisfying hunting instincts.
$29.95
Frisky Feather
The frisky feather toy can keep even the neediest cats entertained for hours. It activates automatically when touched, surprising your cat every time. It's perfect for keeping cats occupied and physically active.
$29.95
Robo Mouse
This realistic robot mouse uses advanced smart sensors to recognize obstacles and navigate effectively. To captivate your cats' attention, it also simulates mouse sound and spins its tail. Cats can't stop chasing it!
$54.95
Our founder, Blake Burnau, created Kittio with the goal to do better than existing cat toys.
"We love cats, and never want them to be bored or left alone without any entertainment."
“I’ve had cats my entire life. I quickly realized how limited the options were for cat toys. Every single toy was unoriginal, cheaply made, and my cats would get bored quickly. These companies only care about having the lowest price possible, sacrificing design and quality. It was so weird to me that nobody had put in the time and effort to make better cat toys.”
Meet out founder's cat, Phoenix!
Learn About Our Mission
Our love for cats runs deep. They are compassionate, loving, and smart. They are amazing companions who are unfortunately often neglected, unwanted, and killed.
More than a million cats enter shelters every year in the US. Even though the majority are healthy or treatable, about 70% are euthanized.
We do our part by creating the best cat toys on the market and donating 10% of net profits to our partner Alley Cat Allies, a 4-star rated non-profit organization.
Our long term goal is to save 1,000,000 cats worldwide through our donations and other endeavors.
What cat lovers are saying about us:
"We nicknamed ours 'The Baby Sitter' because we can just turn it on & the kittens are entertained for hours!" - Karen A. (Hidey Mouse)
“I always let Princess play with it before going to sleep. The bird noises always gets her attention and she knows when i turn it on, lol. I love how well it moves too, I haven't seen anything like this before!” - Caitlyn S. (Frisky Feather)
“All of our cats love it, they won't stop playing until we take it away! The mouse never runs into the walls.” - Isabelle J. (Robo Mouse)
Check out our new line of interactive cat toys. You & your cat(s) will love them!
Kittio Products are designed with cats in mind.
We care about making toys that cats actually loving playing with. The last thing we want is for you to receive your products, and to see that your cat prefers the box over the toy. We continually invest in research & development to create highly engaging toys that stand the test of time.
Hidey Mouse
This toy is a must-have for curious cats! The electronic mouse tail rotates at random, captivating your cat's attention and enticing them to chase it. The mouse plush mimics mouse sounds, satisfying hunting instincts.
$29.95
Frisky Feather
The frisky feather toy can keep even the neediest cats entertained for hours. It activates automatically when touched, surprising your cat every time. It's perfect for keeping cats occupied and physically active.
$29.95
Robo Mouse
This realistic robot mouse uses advanced smart sensors to recognize obstacles and navigate effectively. To captivate your cats' attention, it also simulates mouse sound and spins its tail. Cats can't stop chasing it!
$54.95
We're in it for the cats.
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