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Cat owner shares brilliant hack using old toilet paper rolls: 'My kitten loves …
One cat behavioralist has found a way to entertain and enrich your feline friend using recycled materials.
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From Trash to Treasure: Cat Behaviorist Reveals How a Toilet Roll Tube Can Be Your Pet's Next Favorite Toy
Simple Household Item Becomes Unexpected Cat Enrichment Tool A recent online video by cat behaviorist kittysittycatbehaviour has highlighted an innovative and cost-effective method for feline enrichment, suggesting that an empty toilet paper roll can be transformed into a stimulating toy. The video, which has garnered significant attention, demonstrates how to create a "foraging feeder" by simply cutting holes into a cardboard tube, inserting treats, and folding the ends. The expert explains that this DIY solution taps into a cat's natural predatory instincts, encouraging them to "hunt" for their food. "This taps into their natural predatory instincts," she stated, "it slows them down feeding so you won't get that food barf." She also suggested adding catnip or valerian, or even a cat attractant spray, for "extra sensory enrichment." The video encourages cat owners to hide these homemade feeders around the home, providing a free and recyclable way to engage their pets. The concept has resonated with viewers, with many sharing their own cats' unusual toy preferences. One commenter, identifying as a cat owner, remarked, "My Pablo LOVES a toilet roll tube," while another shared, "My little boy just loves Amazon boxes. Only Amazon boxes." Other peculiar items mentioned by pet owners included hairbands, champagne corks, empty toothpaste tubes, cable ties, nail files, razors, and even plastic pull tabs from milk jugs. The widespread engagement underscores a common desire among pet owners for simple, effective ways to enrich their cats' lives without significant expense.
