Contributed by Tim Brugger, Catalogs.com Top 10 Guru

When not lolling themselves to sleep or strutting around for no particular reason, there’s nothing cats like more than playing.

Finding toys that will keep them entertained and engaged isn’t always easy though.

With that in mind, take a look at the best of interactive cat toys; you won’t be disappointed.

Cheese Chase

Lots of ways to keep kitty happy

Give you cats lots of elements to bat, watch, follow and play with when you select the Petstages Cheese Chase. The top is a catnip filled mouse on a spring. The bottom has two ball tracks with three enclosed balls for your kitty to bat, chase and catch. And the wide bottom shape means it will stay upright no matter how excited your cat gets.

Feather chaser

Kitty tease

If your cat needs a little motivation to get up and moving, try tossing this little number in his face a couple of times. Oh, he’ll get moving alright, plus it’s a great time for the two of you to spend some quality play time together. And since you can find these at Pet Supplies 4 Less, you’re assured of getting yourself a great deal.

Ball on Track

Entertaining loop-de-loops

If there’s a small part, just a small part mind you, that gets a certain enjoyment from watching your cat attack something she has no chance of ever getting, this one’s for you. The Crazy Circle Cat Track comes with a ball, strategically placed inside the track. As it flies around inside, your cat will spend countless hours trying to get at it. Twisted? Perhaps, but you’ve got to admit it’s going to be a blast to watch.

It’s Tubes of Fun!

No batteries or big rooms needed!

It’s a toy! It’s a hiding place! It’s a place to leave some treats for your cat to find. It’s exercise for an indoor cat! No wait, it’s all of those. The Kitty Play Tunnel from Lambert Vet Supply is an inexpensive choice that will keep your feline happy and engaged in all kinds of great ways.

Laser Toy

Optical tag for your kitty

Following up on the best of interactive cat toys above, this operates on the same principle, but we’re going high tech. This little beauty will have her prancing and dancing all over creation trying to capture the random laser beam that shoots out. If you’ve ever entertained your cat (and yourself) by getting her to chase a flashlight, this one’s for you. All the fun, none of the work.

Amusement park

Cat entertainment on steroids

This has got to be one of the coolest interactive cat toys on the market. A multiple level amusement center, for your cat! It even comes with a hammock for the ultimate in kitty naps, and lord knows they need their kitty naps, especially after a few hours running around this playhouse. Cherrybrook Premium Pet Supplies has a number of other designs worth checking out too.