How important are cat toys?

[KitCat]

Cocoa Kitty loves his toys, but he likes it best when I get involved. I buy sturdy cat toys that won't fall apart easily (a lot of them do) but also stuffed animals for babies (very safe!). Cocoa wrestles them, kicks them and then he grooms and cuddles the toy and uses it as a pillow. Since he's an only cat, it's very good exercise.

[mruffruff]

Most of my cats aren't very interested in toys. Out of 13, only 3 or 4 regularly play with the toys. All are former street cats, so I think they want 'live' toys.

I'll try some catnip spray on their mousies. Maybe I can re-educate them.

[RedHedd]

My two have a large basket full of toys, but they have their favorites - the small furry mice seem to be the biggest hit, in fact I had to buy more this weekend, four of which immediately "hid" under the sofa It's so much fun seeing them go over to the toy basket and select a toy to play with - I swear they're just like little kids, except they're covered in fur and have four feet

We also have our nightly session with a ribbon-type fishing wand - they love the interaction with meowmie.

[KitCat]

I have found that rotating toys helps to keep the kitty's interest. A box makes a great toy also.