The Best Cat Toys for 2025

Which are the best cat toys for 2025?

In this blog series, we will be listing the best selling and most reliable pet care products from the previous year to inform your purchases for 2025. From dog leads, to cat treats, to cat collars and more, we'll take you through the best products to treat your pets to in 2025. 

Here we detail which cat toys proved most popular and most reliable based on our own 2024 data. 

We calculate the list based on a simple formula of volume of sales divided by total number of complaints, warranty faults and returns during 2024. The highest scoring top-5 are listed below. 

Below is a list of recommended cat toys for 2025: 

1. I'm Wired Catnip Dried Leaves & Buds Mixture - the best cat toy based on our 2024 sales and reliability data. This premium dried leaves and buds mixture is the perfect as it is, or serves as a great addition to any cat toy. Either spread on the floor for your cat to roll about in, sprinkle it on cat scratchers or stuff into old socks for a more interactive experience! Catnip is popular amongst cat owners because it can provide extra stimulation (particularly beneficial for indoor cats), and for some cats it can help to relive stress in anxiety-inducing situations (e.g. thunderstorms, moving homes, vet appointments.) Available in 14, 28, 56 and 112g packs, and a 7g trial pack for checking how your cat reacts to catnip. Catnip is suitable for cats to ingest in small doses. 

2. Yeowww! Stinkies Catnip Sardines - the second best cat toy based on our 2024 sales and reliability data. These little fishies are filled to the brim with Yeowww!'s own catnip mixture - no cotton or plastic fillers in sight! This means they are also free from any chemicals or pesticides. These toys are great for a quick pick-me-up; watch your cat chase and throw the little fish around with excitement while the catnip inside gives them a brief but effective high. Available in packs of 3 or 6. 

3. KONG Pull-A-Partz Sushi - A highly recommended cat toy that provides interactive and stimulating play. This set is a 5-toys-in-1 feast of multi-sensory fun! The sushi board itself is crinkly and intriguing, while the pull-a-part toys contain catnip to add to the fun. Each pull-a-part toy is designed to encourage your cat's natural batting and pouncing instincts, and the sensory aspects (crinkle effect, feather, and bold colours) equally encourage a stalk-style play. This toy is sure to keep your cat in touch with its natural behaviours. 

4. KONG Play Spaces Camper - This camper doubles up as a play space and a safe space for your cat. The window, door and sunroof openings mimic a hide-and-seek style of play, and the catnip-stuffed dangle toy prolongs your cat's engagement. Equally, the camper is a small and safe hideaway where your cat can curl up and relax. Also available in a 'Cottage' style. 

5. KONG Pull-A-Partz Yarn - KONG does it again with another 3-in-1 toy to satisfy your cat's hunting instincts. The ball of yarn does not actually unravel, but adds to your cat's mental stimulation - with its crackle sound and catnip scent, your cat will enjoy the challenge of attempting to pull apart this toy. The lightweight mouse toy is the perfect addition for sparking your cat's hunting instincts - watch as they bat, stalk, catch and play! 

Image: KONG Play Spaces Camper

About this list of best cat toys: 

We all know that a cat's favourite toy might always be the trusty cardboard box. But treating your cat to their own toys is just as important and exciting as any old box can be! Toys are a key part of your cats natural development and socialisation - from physical exercise, to mental stimulation, cat toys help cats to fulfil their natural instincts. Different toys may suit cats differently. For instance, catnip toys can be great for relieving stress for some cats, but mentally stimulating for others! Regardless, spending time playing with your cat is a great way to bond! 

Above are listed the top 5 cat toy options for 2025 based on Real Pet Store's 2024 sales and reliability data from Real Pet Store outlets on eBay, Amazon and official website. 

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