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50 kattenspelletjes
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128 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2007
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January 18, 2021
Lots of great ideas for playing with your cat: I tried the string under a newspaper trick and my cat loved it. I definitely recommend for any cat owners.
March 19, 2009
While there were a few cute ideas for building cardboard playhouses for your cat(s), most of the book was just common sense. How many ways can you say "tie a cat toy to a string and tie the string to an inanimate object?"
February 22, 2012
Today I finished reading through Jackie Strachan’s 50 Games To Play With Your Cat and I have to say I am underwhelmed. I was greatly anticipating this book because I am always searching for new ways to interact with my feline house companions but I found this book to be overly cautious and also nutritionally irresponsible. Many of the games I found in this book had the admonition that these games should not be played unsupervised and in my opinion, if my cat can’t play with these toys when I’m not there, chances are, I don’t want him (and her) playing with them when I am there. I believe that just encourages them to attempt to play with these things when I’m not there – not really an outcome I’m looking for.
The other thing I didn’t like about this book is that about fifty percent of the activities in the book center around treats. No where in the book did I see anything about feeding your kitty less at meal time if he or she has been playing some treat oriented games during the day and I believe this recommendation should be in bold print because if not an overweight feline may result. I believe kitty play should be rewarded with affection not food. Your cat should play to keep his mind stimulated not his belly full.
That being said, that idea of playing a game of “soccer” with your kitty is quite appealing to me. I might actually try this with my male tabby because he loves to play fetch and bat his toys away when I throw them to him. Also, the “Pinball Wizard” homemade game idea is brilliant to me. It’s really a multipurpose center because it provides a mental challenge for the cat as well as a place to nap later. When the game isn’t in use you could always slip a blanket over top for kitty to sleep on.
Lately, I’ve been thinking of purchasing a child sized toy box for my kitties because their toy stash is growing ever larger. Strachan provides a neat take on the idea of a toybox in her book. She suggests creating a vertical standing “toy store” from a cardboard box. I love this idea because I can get it up off the floor and still provide free access to the kitties toys.
This book definitely has some good ideas in it but I feel that a lot of space was wasted on unnecessary warnings and treat oriented play. I’d give this book a read if you have active kitties and need a little variety in your game tool belt. I’d say it’s worth a read but not to be taken too seriously.
The other thing I didn’t like about this book is that about fifty percent of the activities in the book center around treats. No where in the book did I see anything about feeding your kitty less at meal time if he or she has been playing some treat oriented games during the day and I believe this recommendation should be in bold print because if not an overweight feline may result. I believe kitty play should be rewarded with affection not food. Your cat should play to keep his mind stimulated not his belly full.
That being said, that idea of playing a game of “soccer” with your kitty is quite appealing to me. I might actually try this with my male tabby because he loves to play fetch and bat his toys away when I throw them to him. Also, the “Pinball Wizard” homemade game idea is brilliant to me. It’s really a multipurpose center because it provides a mental challenge for the cat as well as a place to nap later. When the game isn’t in use you could always slip a blanket over top for kitty to sleep on.
Lately, I’ve been thinking of purchasing a child sized toy box for my kitties because their toy stash is growing ever larger. Strachan provides a neat take on the idea of a toybox in her book. She suggests creating a vertical standing “toy store” from a cardboard box. I love this idea because I can get it up off the floor and still provide free access to the kitties toys.
This book definitely has some good ideas in it but I feel that a lot of space was wasted on unnecessary warnings and treat oriented play. I’d give this book a read if you have active kitties and need a little variety in your game tool belt. I’d say it’s worth a read but not to be taken too seriously.
July 9, 2013
With two playful cats, and a limited budget I like to come up with free ways to give them something new. And considering that cats have the tendency to lose interest in toys pretty darn quick....
Unfortunately this book doesn't have anything revolutionary. There are plenty of the basics, how to drag the toy across the floor to get the cat interested and that they love feather and whatever else. But not quite what I was looking for. The toilet paper tubes game is probably the best idea, but I have seen it before. Still, definitely worth a look if you're interested. I also liked the catnip pillow, and I figure I could pick up a pillow case at the thrift store and stuff and catnip it and see if the cat was interested, although I could see it loosing their interest pretty quickly as well.
Still, if you can grab it from the library like I did, totally worth it. Or just page through it at a bookstore. Probably not worth buying unless some project really jumps out at you.
Unfortunately this book doesn't have anything revolutionary. There are plenty of the basics, how to drag the toy across the floor to get the cat interested and that they love feather and whatever else. But not quite what I was looking for. The toilet paper tubes game is probably the best idea, but I have seen it before. Still, definitely worth a look if you're interested. I also liked the catnip pillow, and I figure I could pick up a pillow case at the thrift store and stuff and catnip it and see if the cat was interested, although I could see it loosing their interest pretty quickly as well.
Still, if you can grab it from the library like I did, totally worth it. Or just page through it at a bookstore. Probably not worth buying unless some project really jumps out at you.
June 20, 2016
Very useful book when it comes to cats and what they play with. Every play or game is clearly explained and all safety advises can be found in this book. Many games and playthings can be made at home so to a cat owner with small budget this book is a savior. Every cat loves to play and the owner, with help of this book, can be part of that play which brings both great joy.
March 10, 2008
Really not worth your time. If you are a cat lover, these are pretty basic.
March 7, 2010
A few good ideas, with cutesy wootsy names attached to each one.
February 3, 2011
This book is so much less ridiculous than you might think it is. Surprised me, for sure.
September 23, 2011
The book had nothing new to tell me and a lot of the games were more arts and crafts project for the owners of the cats.
January 23, 2012
great photos
great ideas for toys and toy boxes to make yourself for your cat
great ideas for toys and toy boxes to make yourself for your cat
January 3, 2015
Fun for the cat lover...
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