Why do cats never play with toys, just the packages it comes in?

Question

My cat refuses toys, catnip, jingles, sparkling balls, yarn, and all the fun kitty toys- yet when I buy a gallon of milk he runs in the kitchen dives onto the counter and steals the wrap ring you peel off the milk. Then he skitters away and entertains himself for hours or until he looses it under the couch. Even if I throw it away he still gets it. The dog stands on the foot pedestal while he reaches in and grabs it out and I find it that night wrap up in my hair with him in mid leap. Why is it that no matter what you buy a cat, the paper bags and stuff you call junk, is always the ultimate toy?

Answer 1

That's one thing cats and toddlers have in common. Toddlers ignore the toys, but love playing with the boxes.
The wrap ring is lighter than his other toys, so he can whack it further and it moves faster. He probably enjoys the chase a lot. He might enjoy a cat fishing rod. This is a small plastic fishing rod with a small pom-pom on the end where the hook is supposed to be. You just flick the rod and the pompom goes flying, then you just reel in the line... with cat chasing and attaching itself to the pompom. I've caught quite a few hefty sized moggies with mine. ;-)

Answer 2

My cats all have their quirks, Scribbles likes to have her perch in the window and the blinds have to be open just enough or she will bat at them until one of the slats falls out in order to see out the window. Willy will sleep on my bed all day if I let him and the pillows have to be stacked a certain way, if they aren't then when I get home he will have done it himself which often results in the pillow cases being completely removed from the pillows and all the pillows are mashed up between the headboard and the wall. I haven't a clue how he manages this. Then there is Missy, she will work for hours getting the litter in the litter boxes rearranged to her liking and then when one of the other cats uses the litter box she has to inspect the damage and bury any presents. Needless to say my kitties stay very busy.

Answer 3

It's true --- and the same with kids. Once you have a child, and have had or have a cat, you realize how many similarities there are. We always figure a cat is about like a two year old...

Answer 4

I've always said cats are cheap dates. They can entertain themselves with pretty much anything. They love empty boxes too. I can't explain why cats do things.

Answer 5

My older cat loves cat nip and cat treats but my younger cat doesnt. She prefers to play fetch when the dog is asleep. you throw her little fuzzy ball and she brings it back.

Answer 6

Did you really expect your pet cat to do what you want him to do?
Try buying him a box, he'd most probably get bored it that came empty..