Best Kitten Teething Toys

Kittens are adorable bundles of fur and fluff, but they start chewing on everything when they get to a certain age. You may notice your kitten gnawing on your shoes or even the corner of one of your tables. And you may think it is cute when they start nibbling on your fingers or toes until they draw blood. This means your kitten is at the teething stage, and you need to get some teething toys.

Some of the best kitten teething toys look like baby teethers. Some are made of a thick fabric stuffed with catnip, and others are made from thick rubber infused with catnip. The two main kitten teething toys are made by Petstages and Kong. Still, there are many other brands and varieties available.

One of the most important features of kitten teething toys is the catnip scent. But many other features make a toy attractive to kittens. You should also look at safety features and concerns. Keep reading as we look at what makes a good kitten teething toy.

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What to Look for in Kitten Chew Toys

Just like humans, all cats are different. They have different likes and dislikes. If all cats liked the same thing, there would not be such a fantastic variety of cat toy choices to make decisions challenging.

Here are some of the features to look for in a kitten chew toy:

The Toy Must Be Durable

There are other safety concerns besides durability. You have to make sure the kitten chew toy is non-toxic for one. This should be a given since the toy is for a kitten to chew on, but you would be surprised how many cat toys are not good chewing toys for cats. Go with the one that has the best reviews, or you can talk to your vet about what is best for your kitten.

The Toy Has to Be Attractive to Your Cat

While most kittens love catnip, others do not like it at all. Test your kitten with some catnip or catnip spray before buying a bunch of kitten chew toys infused with catnip. Another additive that some toys have is silvervine, which is in the catnip family. Some cats love the smell, while others hate it. Test them before you buy these toys.

The Top 20 Kitten Teething Toys

There are literally thousands of kitten chew toys on the market that range from rubber balls to plushies. Besides the features above, you should also consider the reviews by other cat owners. We found that most of the big brands have numerous favorites but, there are others that may be new to you. Here are the top 20 kitten teething toys and their features.

Petstages Plaque Away Pretzel

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With a perfect 5- out of 5-star rating, the Petstages Catnip Plaque Away Pretzel is purrfect for your teething kitten or any age cat. Not only is this a cute toy, but it is also very durable with heavy-duty stitching and a unique netting that does not come off. The netting is good for helping your cat keep their teeth clean of plaque and tartar while easing the pain and soreness from teething.

3.5 inches long
6.5 inches wide
Flosses teeth with the netted shell
It is filled with catnip to attract any cat
Large enough to hang onto but small enough to carry
Soft and chewy fabric

Petstages Catnip Chew Mice

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By the same company, these Petstages mice come in a pack of two and are rated 4.9 stars by users. They have the same netted shell as the pretzel for a good flossing action. Each one is filled with catnip to grasp your cat’s attention and keep it there all day. The vibrant colors also give it a fun look.

4 inches wide
7 inches long (including the tail)
Cats love to bat it around and carry it in their mouth
Come in a pack of two
Filled with fresh catnip
The netting helps prevent plaque and tartar

Petstages Boomerang

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Once again, this 4.9-rated toy is made by Petstages. The large yellow boomerang comes in a pack of three, so you get triple the fun. This is great if you have more than one cat. They are filled with 100% North American catnip and no fillers. Your cat will love holding and kicking it.

4.3 inches wide
8.9 inches long
Cats love to use it as a kitty kicker
Durable and well-stitched
Great for multi-cat homes
Has 100% North American catnip inside

Kong Refillable Carrot

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From the company that makes those famous dog toys, Kong is also making fantastic cat toys now. This toy has everything your kitten wants, including bright colors and feathers, and was rated 4.7 by kitten owners. It comes with 100% North American catnip to refill as much as you need to. The soft but chewy texture is irresistible to your kitten.

2.5 inches wide
7.5 inches long
Carrot comes with a vial of 100% North American catnip
Perfect size for kittens
Refillable so it never loses its scent

Kong Kitten Mouse

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These adorable and fluffy mice come in vibrant colors to attract your kitty. Rated 4.7, cat owners report that the softness of the fur and strong stitching of the Kong mice make them the purrfect choice for your furbaby. They are also filled with premium catnip and have a crinkle sound to keep your kitten interested.

1.3 inches wide
4 inches long (including the tail)
Cats love the crinkle sound
Full of fresh catnip
Gives your kitty something to chew on besides your furniture
Great for batting or playing catch
Made specifically for kittens

Primetime Petz Hauspanther Bamboleos Wine Corks

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Primetime Petz scores a high 4.7 stars with their wine cork chew toys for cats. These toys come in a pack of two, and you can choose from Ocean or Zest colors. With a real cork wrapped in high-quality netting, your cat will love this lightweight toy that is fun to bat and carry. They also have organic catnip in them for even more long-lasting fun.

1 inch wide
2.5 inches long
Choose between two colors
Great for multi-cat families
Kittens love the chewy texture
Light and bouncy
Perfect size for batting and playing catch

SmartyKat Magic Mice

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Another big-name brand, SmartyKat, has been making cat toys for years, and they score a 4.7 with these catnip mice. Made of 100% organic compressed catnip, your cat will be in kitty heaven. The ribbon tail is fun for kittens to play with, and they will play with these for hours. Perfect for chewing and relieving teething pain.

1 inch wide
5.5 inches long (including the tail)
No catnip mess
Perfect for multi-cat family
Solid catnip lasts for months
Double ribbon tails are fun for kittens

SmartyKat Fish Friends Crinkle Toy

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Another SmartyKat toy with a 4.7 rating, the fish friends come in a three-pack of adorable fish with feathers and curled ribbons. Each fish has a different fabric and color, keeping your cat interested all day. They make the crinkle sound that all cats love and are filled with pure catnip.

0.75 inches wide
1.5 inches long
All have different fabrics
Designed to encourage hunting
Filled with chemical-free catnip
One has a curly ribbon
Two have feathers

Yeowww! Catnip Yellow Banana

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Rated a 4.7 and made of 100% natural cotton twill, the Yeowww! yellow banana catnip toy is bright and fuzzy with the perfect shape to kick. And since it is filled with 100% organic catnip, you know your furbaby will enjoy it for hours. Cats and kittens both love chewing and chasing the banana toy with or without you.

1 inch wide
7 inches long
Filled with 100% organic catnip
Hand-stitched with premium thread
No fillers or plastic
Perfect size for kicking

Fuzzu Donald Trump Cat Toy

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Donald Trump fans will love the 4.6 stars this toy gets for its design and how much cats love it. The toy is made from natural material and filled with organic catnip. Hand-stitched for durability, and the fabric is made for those sharp teeth your kitten is beginning to grow. And the fuzzy hair is just a bonus fluff of fun.

1.3 inches wide
8 inches long
Arms and legs are filled with crinkles
Filled with organic catnip
Floppy arms and legs for shaking
The plush canvas is durable

OurPets Cat Toy

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This hot toy scores a 4.6 and comes in seven different styles. Each one is filled with North American cosmic catnip that will drive your cats wild. With double-stitched durable canvas, you will not have to worry about your cat chewing the stuffing out of it. The fun and vibrant colors keep your cat’s eye while the catnip keeps their nose twitching.

1.3 inches wide
4.5 inches long
100% real catnip
Banana
Cactus
Carrot
Cigar
Fish
Hot Chili
Snake

Pet Craft Supply Silly Snacks and Funny Food

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Rated 4.6 stars, these cute snack toys may make you hungry, but they will make your cat happy. Filled with catnip and crinkle material, kittens and cats love the noise and the smell. They also use silvervine, which is another type of catnip that cats love. Choose from seven different adorable styles that each come with two toys. Each toy is approximately six inches long.

BLT
Chips & Guac
Meow Mocha
Mewshi Chef
Noodle Bowl
Pawpsicles
Taco Truck

Hartz Just for Cats Roll About Mouse

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Hartz has been making pet products for almost a century, so you know they know what they are doing. And they get a 4.6-star rating for this cute catnip mouse chew toy. Made of natural sisal, which cats love, as well as a feathery tail, your kitten will be chasing this mouse around the house. The body is a ball, so they can bat it around or play catch with you.

1.7 inches wide
6.6 inches long
Filled with catnip to entice even the most finicky cat
Has a feather tail for fun and entertainment
Made of natural sisal
Well-made by a reliable pet company

Hartz Just for Cats Jute Bug

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The Jute Bug with catnip from Hartz earned 4.5 stars from cat parents and their cats. Your kitten will enjoy chewing on the wings made of natural jute and sparkly antennae. The soft body is made of durable fabric, and it has bells in it to enhance the fun. The size makes it purrfect for your furbaby to bat around or use as a kicker.

1.1 inches wide
6.6 inches long
Durable cloth body made by a reliable pet company
The natural jute is fun for cats to chew and claw
The jingly bells keep your kitty excited during chew time

Petlinks HappyNip Cat Toys

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These adorable toys are infused with silvervine and catnip to please cats whether they like catnip or not. With 4.5 stars, they come in 17 different fun characters. Each character is made of the finest quality materials and is double-stitched for durability. Some have feathers while others have curly ribbons, but all of them are full of catnip and silvervine.

Crinkle Chameleon
Cute Bandit
Feline Fiesta
Fly Wild
Foxy Flier
Hide and Play
Hyper Hippos
Hyper Hoppers
Lion Launcher
Loopy Llama
Loony Legs
Love Birds
Meerkat
Mohawk Mice
Silly Piggies
Wild Wooly
Zippy Zebra

Kong Kickeroo Cozie

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This Kickeroo toy got 4.4 stars, and you will see why when your cat starts kicking it like crazy. Filled with North American catnip, the soft, furry body and long tail give your kitten something to hang onto whether they are chewing on it or kicking it. And it is made by Kong so you know you can trust the quality.

1.3 inches wide
8.5 inches long
Furry and fun
Makes crinkle sounds when chewed
Filled with premium catnip

Kitty Kick Stick

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These popular kick stix are the newest hit with kitties, and you have probably seen them on social media and TV. They are rated 4.4 stars and are made fresh daily, so the catnip is fully fragrant. Each pack contains two medium-sized Kitty Kick Stix Catnip Kickers that are handmade and double stitched. There are hundreds of fabric colors, but they are chosen at random.

11 inches long
2.5 inches wide
Double-stitched for rough play
Guaranteed to please or your money back
Made daily by hand

Petlinks Refillable Catnip Cat Toy

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Rated 4.4 out of 5, these refillable catnip toys are made to encourage your kitten to chew. There are six characters, and they each come with a tube of premium catnip to refill your kitty’s toys over and over so they never get bored. Quality materials and stitching give you peace of mind while your kitty plays. Each character(s) is between 3 and 12 inches long.

Fresh Catch Fish
Knit Knipper Cat and Mouse
Lil’ Creepers
Mouse Full
Plush Player Squirrel
Tipsy Turtle

Leaps & Bounds Crinkle Fish

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It may be just a basic fish, but your kitten will love batting it around and chewing on it. Rated 4.3, the body is filled with plushy cotton and crinkly mylar to excite your kitty. The fish is small enough to carry around but big enough to kick and chew too. They come in different colors, but you do not get to choose.

1.7 inches wide
5.9 inches long
Adorable fish in vibrant colors
Fun to catch or toss
Well-stitched for durability

Petstages 742 Nighttime Glow Moon

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This one may be rated the lowest of the bunch at 4.1 out of 5 stars, but it is unique. It is specially made to glow in the dark so your kitten can play when you are in bed since cats are nocturnal. Once the lights go out, the moon-shaped chew toy lights up and encourages your furbaby to play.

1.3 inches wide
2.5 inches long
Chewing on the moon is good for teething kittens
Long-lasting and tough
Glows in the dark for nighttime fun
Strong and non-toxic for fun chewing all day and night

Final Thoughts

Cats go through teething stages when their kitten teeth come in at four weeks old. But at that age, they are pretty much under their momma’s care. When they are around three or four months old, their baby teeth fall out, and adult teeth start to come in. This is when you really need cat teething toys.

By the time your cat is six or seven months old, it should have all of its adult teeth. But they will still love these chew toys.