Grooming & Toys

Play and grooming might look like two unrelated categories, but both come down to the same thing: giving your cat an outlet for instincts that, left unmanaged, tend to show up as scratched furniture, excess shedding or a bored, restless cat. This collection covers cat toys and grooming brushes together for exactly that reason.

Why play is not optional for indoor cats

Outdoor cats burn off hunting instinct on real prey, but indoor cats need that same instinct redirected somewhere, or it tends to surface as pouncing on ankles, knocking things off shelves, or general restlessness. Regular play sessions, even short ones, give a cat's hunting sequence, stalk, chase, pounce, somewhere legitimate to go, which noticeably calms behaviour over time.

Toys: matching the toy to the instinct

Feather wands and teaser toys are best for interactive play, since the movement you control mimics fleeing prey far better than any toy left on the floor alone. Puzzle toys work well for solo play and mental stimulation, particularly for cats left alone for parts of the day, since they turn feeding or treats into a small hunting exercise. Catnip and silvervine toys tap into a scent based response that many cats find genuinely exciting, and rotating a small selection of toys in and out of use keeps a cat more engaged than leaving everything out permanently.

Grooming: more than just appearances

Regular brushing removes loose, dead fur before your cat swallows it during self grooming, which is one of the most effective ways to reduce hairballs without any change to diet. It also cuts down noticeably on the amount of fur that ends up on sofas, clothes and carpets, since a good brush catches most of what would otherwise shed naturally. For long haired cats, regular brushing also helps prevent the mats and tangles that can become uncomfortable or even painful if left too long.

Choosing the right brush for your cat's coat

Slicker brushes with fine, closely spaced bristles work well on most coat types and are particularly effective at catching loose undercoat fur. Softer bristle brushes suit cats with shorter, finer coats or particularly sensitive skin, since they groom more gently. Whichever brush you choose, short, calm sessions a few times a week tend to be tolerated far better by most cats than one long session that turns into a wrestling match.

Building a weekly routine

Short, regular sessions tend to work far better than occasional long ones for both play and grooming, since consistency matters more to a cat's routine and wellbeing than the length of any single session. A few minutes of interactive toy play once or twice a day, alongside two or three short brushing sessions a week, is a realistic routine most owners can maintain without it becoming a chore.

Signs your cat needs more stimulation

Cats that seem restless, that pounce on ankles or hands more than usual, or that have started scratching or knocking things over more frequently, are often signalling that they need more structured play rather than more discipline. Increasing interactive play sessions, even briefly, is usually a more effective response than trying to correct the behaviour directly.

Signs your cat needs more grooming attention

Visible mats, a noticeable increase in loose fur around the house, or more frequent hairballs are all signs that a cat's current grooming routine isn't keeping pace with how much they're shedding. This is especially common during seasonal coat changes in spring and autumn, when most cats benefit from a temporary increase in brushing frequency regardless of their usual routine.

A quick checklist before you buy

If your cat already has a favourite way of playing, whether that's chasing, pouncing or batting things around, choosing toys that lean into that existing preference tends to get more consistent use than something entirely new and unfamiliar. The same applies to grooming tools: a brush that matches your cat's actual coat type and tolerance for handling will get used far more often than one chosen on looks alone.

Browse the full range below and filter by toys or grooming to build a routine that covers both play and coat care.