A few times per year, I go to the party store and buy one inflated balloon, with an extra long ribbon, and bring that home for the cats. Sparkle in particular LOVES to get the ribbon in her mouth and haul that balloon all over the house! Chestnut is afraid of balloons and the noise they make as they bump off the walls and ceiling, so he scurries under a bed until Sparkle is finished. Crystal likes to jump up at the balloon and bop it. Naturally she finds this easier on day 2 or day 3 when it has come down a bit lower than ceiling height.

I do NOT allow them to play with the balloon unless I am watching. Both the balloon and the ribbon are dangerous for cats.

Balloons makes good supervised toys for dogs AND cats!