Can Kittens Play with Pom Poms?

Materials: string, fleece, scissors
Pom poms are hugely popular with kitties. They love soft toys they can pounce on, bat, and chew.

Can I let my kitten play with paper?

Of course, it's perfectly fine to give your cat a paper bag or cardboard box to play with. Just be sure to double check that you've removed anything your cat can swallow or choke on like tape or staples. ... Simply put, we can feel better about play time when we know where the paper comes from.

Is it okay for cats to play with yarn?

String, ribbon, yarn and rubber bands are fun to play with, but potentially deadly if swallowed. And they are very easily swallowed because cats have tongues covered with rearward-facing barbs that make it hard for them to spit out string, yarn and similar things. ... The cat could chew these off and swallow them.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.