Any toy suggestions for really bright cats?

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As any mom would say, all of my cats are very intelligent. My youngest is about to turn one, though, and I'd like to get him a special gift that would be perfect to stimulate his brain.

They have one of those puzzle toys but he & his brother quickly mastered it. He has..a lot of toys. I'd love to hear some new suggestions, though!
 
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Someone gave my cats one of these treat balls a few years ago. It's been a huge hit, especially with my hyper-intelligent, hyper-destructive hyper cat.

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You fill the ball up with a handful of treats and then twist to adjust the size of the holes in the side. Large holes let the treats fall out easily. Once he'd got the hang of it I made the holes smaller so he had to try a bit harder.

Great for when you want to keep him quiet while you do something else for a few minutes.
 
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The obvious answer is: Interactive toys. 

I have  very high play desire, high energy, hyper intelligent kitten ( 7 months old), and interactive toys ( wands like da bird, the kong wubba on a stick, and the cat dancer.)

The best non interactive toys were the cat dancer ( the one you attach to a wall), and the catit track.

Also, you may have good luck playing fetch with your cat ( in which case stuffed mice make a great option)

(here;s my cat playing fetch)
 
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Norachan said:
Someone gave my cats one of these treat balls a few years ago. It's been a huge hit, especially with my hyper-intelligent, hyper-destructive hyper cat.

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You fill the ball up with a handful of treats and then twist to adjust the size of the holes in the side. Large holes let the treats fall out easily. Once he'd got the hang of it I made the holes smaller so he had to try a bit harder.

Great for when you want to keep him quiet while you do something else for a few minutes.
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My guys actually have one of these but it's more egg-shaped. We used it when my formerly aggressive/energetic cat needed an "activity" and when we had to leave them overnight. It was funny watching my wise older cat(has since passed) skillfully master it as the younger guy watched closely, taking note.
 
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Sargon said:
The obvious answer is: Interactive toys. 

I have  very high play desire, high energy, hyper intelligent kitten ( 7 months old), and interactive toys ( wands like da bird, the kong wubba on a stick, and the cat dancer.)

The best non interactive toys were the cat dancer ( the one you attach to a wall), and the catit track.

Also, you may have good luck playing fetch with your cat ( in which case stuffed mice make a great option)

(here;s my cat playing fetch)
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This is a little embarassing but he actually has all of those toys lol, with the exception of the wubba on a stick and the cat dancer you attach to the wall(one toy I was considering for him).

Oh, and he loves playing fetch. :).

Freya is a beautiful kitten.
 
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