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Solo vs. Together Play

you’ve probably seen the term “interactive” used a lot to describe cat toys. But what does it actually mean? Nowadays…nothing.

 

Interactive used to mean being active with your cat in playtime, but now it’s also applied to toys that play with your cat for you. Finding great cat toys is difficult enough as it is, but now it’s more confusing than ever because these terms have lost their clarity, everything is a buzzword, and the same handful of toys pop up no matter what you search.

 

So we’ve made it our mission to simplify the search for cat toys. Instead of the confusing term “interactive” we categorize toys and Goosie Games™ by “together play” and “solo play” - MUCH simpler and more sensical!

 

TOGETHER PLAY

Together play is when you are actively involved and playing with your cat. Together play is great for bonding, figuring out what your cat likes and how they like to play, high energy sessions to tire them out, and mimicking a real hunting session. Remember to play with your cat, not at your cat!

 

SOLO PLAY

Solo play is when your cat is playing with a toy on their own. Solo play is great for keeping your cat occupied when you can’t give them a full session, scent enrichment, and exerting their natural instincts that aren’t safe to let out on you à la kicking, biting, and scratching.

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Check out Lucy's favorite together & solo play toys & Goosie Games below!

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Lucy's favorite Together Play!

Da Bird

Da Bird

Da Bird uses Turkey and Guinea feathers that fly, spin, and mimic real prey! Watch Anna & Lucy play with Da Bird here!

Lucy's favorite Goosie Game: Corner!

​Available at Petco!

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Play Cube

The sturdy felt material makes it so kitty can not only go in and around it, but also climb on top of it. Kitty can play by themselves or incorporate their favorite teaser for Together Playtime!

Lucy's Favorite Goosie Game: Fish it Out!

Available at Amazon!

Bouncy Tails

Bouncy Feather Balls

We love these for a combo of interactive and solo play! If your cat is rough you may lose feathers quickly!​

Lucy's Favorite Goosie Game: Go Long!

Available at Chewy & Amazon!​

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Forever Stick Refill Strings™

​Repounce offers a pack of multiple types of cords to play with for increased durability!​ Great if your cat tends to chew through their toys and strings!

Watch Anna & Lucy play some of the games here!

Available at Repounce & Amazon!

Lucy's Favorite Solo Play!

Hidden Hijinks

Hidden Hijinks

Lucy's longest loved toy! Great to keep them busy and get out excess energy with multiple speed settings.​

Lucy's Favorite Goosie Game: Hide-and-Seek!

​Available at Chewy, Petco, & PetSmart!

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yeowww!® Banana

Rather than a traditional plush toy filled with fluff and a pocket of catnip sprinkled in, this banana is stuffed 100% FULLY with catnip!

Lucy's Favorite Goosie Game: Kickeroonie!​​

Available at Chewy & Amazon!​

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Silly Stix &
Roo's Rock Candy

Smackers to add into your cat's Toy Cycle, rotate between Silvervine Silly Stix and kitty-drug-free Roo's Rock Candy.

Lucy's Favorite Goosie Game: Smacker Pack!

​Available at Dezi & Roo!

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Knock 'n Nibble

Great for smart cats who always seek out the hunt, and need extra mental stimulation and activity knocking around to get their food!

Lucy's Favorite Goosie Game: Hunt 'n Swat

​Available at Chewy!

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Quirky Kitty Pizza Puzzle

The Quirky Kitty Pizza Puzzle is a great introductory toy to sliding puzzles. It has a few large sliders that make it simple to understand and catch on for cats who haven’t done puzzles before.

​Lucy's Favorite Goosie Game: Order Up!

Available at Chewy!

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Sunny Side Up Egg Lick Mat

Lick mats are one of the best ways to keep your cat occupied and fed! They improve digestion, change up your cat's day, and each one has a new pattern for your cat to get into!

​Lucy's Favorite Goosie Game: Order Up!

Available at Ollie.b.Good!

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Catch a Mouse by The Tail

This mouse is made of 100% wool with a six foot long tail and colors are added using AZO-free dyes!

Lucy's Favorite Goosie Game: Spin The Mouse!

Available Amazon!​

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