10 Best Cat Toys for Maine Coons in 2024: Reviews & Top Picks

As cat owners, we all know how important playing is for our pets. But if you’re a Maine Coon owner, you also know that they are big cats, and big cats need big toys! Maine Coons are known to be kittens at heart, though, no matter how old they are, so allowing them to run and play and pounce is essential for their physical and mental well-being.

But finding the right toys for large cats can be tricky, so here are 10 reviews of the best toys to help make your life a bit easier. There is a wide variety of toys to choose from, so you’ll just need to figure out which one your Maine Coon will prefer!

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The 10 Best Cat Toys for Maine Coons

1. Cuppa Tea Chew Toy – Best Overall

If you are looking to get your cat a very solid, attractive toy that will bring them hours of entertainment, we highly recommend the Cuppa Tea Chew Toy by Hepper. We think it’s the best overall cat toy for Maine Coons.

This cleverly designed little tea bag is sturdy, durable, and well stitched. It is made with linen, cotton, and USDA organic catnip. Because this toy is filled with catnip, it is not washable, but it is otherwise long lasting.

Your cat can keep this around for months to come! It comes in two colors, and the string attached is sure to entice most cats to play with it, even if the catnip doesn’t. We really think that the overall quality of this toy makes the price well worth it, but keep in mind it won’t be for everyone’s budget.

At Pet Keen, we’ve admired Hepper for many years and decided to take a controlling ownership interest so that we could benefit from the outstanding designs of this cool cat company!

Pros

• Well-made
• Cute and unique design
• Contains USDA organic catnip

Cons

• Not washable

2. Frisco Colorful Springs Cat Toy — Best Value

The best cat toy for Maine Coons for the money is Frisco’s Colorful Springs. These springs are affordable, and most cats go ballistic chasing them! You get 10 springs that come in a variety of bright colors — blue, yellow, red, and green — and they do a great job at bouncing and skittering on the floor erratically.

On smooth floors, they can move super-fast and can give your Maine Coon an exciting and vigorous workout! However, while they bounce a little, don’t expect them to bounce like regular springs.

Pros

• Affordable
• 10 brightly colored springs
• Most cats love chasing them
• Bounces and moves erratically
• Cats run fast chasing them

Cons

• Springs don’t bounce

3. TRIXIE 5-in-1 Activity Board for Cats — Premium Choice

TRIXIE’s 5-in-1 Activity Board is our premium choice pick. It’s a great option if your Maine Coon gets bored easily, as it provides a challenging puzzle that can help stimulate your cat’s curiosity and senses. You place a few of your cat’s favorite treats in the activity board, which has five different challenging ways for your cat to retrieve the treats. These obstacles require your cat to figure out how to get the treats out of things like globes, pegs, and tunnels.

But being a premium choice does mean it’s pricier than the rest of the toys on this list. Also, if your Maine Coon has particularly large paws, they might have difficulty getting the treats out of certain obstacles, especially if they are polydactyl.

Pros

• Stimulates the cat’s senses and curiosity
• Five challenges for your cat to work on
• Cats need to use intellect to figure out the puzzles
• You can put treats in the obstacles for motivation

Cons

• Pricey
• Might be too small for big paws

4. Frisco Butterfly Cat Tracks Toy — Best for Kittens

Frisco’s Butterfly Cat Tracks Toy is a great option for your Maine Coon kitten. It has three tracks with a ball in each one that your kitten can bat as fast or as slow as they want and in either direction. It also includes two butterflies on wires that kittens will enjoy batting around. The toy has nonskid pads to keep it in place on the floor, and it has a replacement butterfly included. Due to the three tiers of tracks, this toy can also work with more than one kitten — or adult cat, for that matter.

The main cons of this toy are that some cats get bored of it relatively easily. Also, if a kitten is super enthusiastically playing with it, it can be knocked over.

Pros

• Three tracks with three balls for batting
• Two butterflies on wires and includes a replacement
• Has nonskid pads to keep it in place
• Works for more than one kitten

Cons

• Some cats might get bored
• Can get knocked over

5. Fish & Chews Fish Cat Toy

We can’t rave enough about the Fish and Chews Fish Cat Toy by Hepper. It is an adorable, classy looking set that you won’t mind laying on your floor. This is a very simple, timeless cat toy that embodies a modern look with an age-old concept.

Cats love having something to chase around, and they will very much enjoy staying busy with this adorable design.

You can choose between neutral colors, whichever one strikes your fancy! This toy is made of birch, wool, cotton, and polyester. It is completely machine-washable, so you can keep it on hand for months, and maybe even years to come. It’s a little pricey, but we think it’s worth it for the price.

At Pet Keen, we’ve admired Hepper for many years and decided to take a controlling ownership interest so that we could benefit from the outstanding designs of this cool cat company!

Pros

• Modern design
• Machine-washable
• Well-made and durable

6. Kitty City Large Cat Tunnel Bed

The Kitty City Large Cat Tunnel Bed gives your Maine Coon a play spot and a bed all in one. You get two tunnels that when put together, make one circular tunnel with the bed in the middle. When zipped, it has two entries, and the tunnel size is designed for large cats, so most Maine Coons will easily fit.

The issues are that while it’s great that it is large enough for Maine Coons, this also means it takes up a large amount of floor space. Additionally, the material for the tunnel is a little thin, and some metal wires are exposed — it’s not dangerous but it might not be too comfortable.

Pros

• Tunnel for play and a cozy bed
• Comes with two tunnels that can be zipped together
• The bed is a washable, thick, comfortable plush
• Large in size for Maine Coons

Cons

• Takes up a large amount of floor space
• Inside are metal wires and the material is thin

7. Fat Cat Cat Crazies Toys

Fat Cat’s Cat Crazies are difficult to describe. You get four brightly colored plastic rings that have a wavy design. This design is what makes them so much fun for cats — they will have your Maine Coon rolling, flipping, sliding, and carrying them around. These toys might do the trick if your cat loves small items like twist ties. They work best on uncarpeted floors, and most cats will get hours of entertainment with these!

But if your cat is a chewer, these might not be the best toys, as they can be easily chewed up. Additionally, if you accidentally step on one, it will hurt!

Pros

• Affordable
• Four bright-colored disks
• Great for cats that love to play with twist or hair ties
• Most cats will be entertained for hours

Cons

• Not great for chewers
• Hurts to step on

8. Petstages Tower of Tracks for Cats

The Petstages Tower of Tracks has three tiers of tracks and three balls for each track, which the cats can bat around inside. This way, you don’t lose the balls, and the cats still have a great time playing with them. It also has non-skid pads on the bottom, which help keep it in place, and it can be played with by more than one cat.

Unfortunately, there is a bit of false advertising with this product, as it is shown to have two balls on each tier, but it actually only has one ball on each tier. It’s also fairly lightweight and cats can easily flip it over.

Pros

• Three tiers with one ball on each track
• Balls stay on the track and aren’t easily lost
• Has non-skid pads on the bottom
• Can be played with by more than one cat at a time

Cons

• The product photo has two balls per tier, but it only has one ball per tier
• Easy to topple over

9. Fashion’s Talk Variety Pack Cat Toys

The Fashion’s Talk Variety Pack of Cat Toys can make an excellent starter pack if you’re bringing home a new kitten or adult cat. It also enables you to provide your Maine Coon with new toys that you can swap out from time to time to keep them from deteriorating too quickly. It’s an excellent way to figure out what toys your cat loves best. You get 20 different toys, including balls, mice, feathers, and catnip.

The issues with these toys are that you might end up paying for multiple toys only to have your cat reject most or all of them, that some of the toys are cheaply made and might fall apart, and that the toys that you see in the picture aren’t necessarily what you’ll get.

Pros

• 20 assorted toys
• Great way to figure out your cat’s preferences
• Includes balls, catnip, feathers, and mice
• Great starter pack

Cons

• Some are cheaply made
• You might be paying for toys that your cat won’t like
• The toys that you receive are random

10. Cyahvtl Laser Pointer

The Cyahvtl Laser Pointer is unique among laser pointers! One of its most appealing factors is that it doesn’t use batteries but is charged via USB and notifies you when it’s done charging. It also has four different red patterns in addition to the usual red dot for your cat to chase. It has a sliding button to turn it on, so you don’t have to keep your finger constantly mashed on the button to keep it on. Finally, it has a blue UV light and a white flashlight feature beyond the laser pointer.

However, many of these pointers tend to stop working after just a few months, and sometimes they don’t hold a charge for long.

Pros

• Charged via USB port and notification when it’s done
• Four different red patterns and red dots for your cat to chase
• Sliding-button feature keeps it turned on
• Includes an additional UV light and flashlight

Cons

• Some pointers stop working after a few months
• Doesn’t always hold a charge for long

Buyer’s Guide: How to Pick the Best Cat Toy for Maine Coons

There’s quite a variety of cat toys to choose from, but there are a few considerations that you should make when shopping for a large cat like a Maine Coon.

Size

This is an essential factor to think about when shopping for a large cat. If you’re aiming for a toy that your cat can bunny kick, double-check the measurements and even measure the length of your cat. When cats bunny kick, they can scrunch themselves up a bit, but the longer the toy, the better.

A simple rule is to always check the measurements. That also includes shopping for tunnels, cat beds, and cat trees. Many Maine Coons are polydactyl, so those large paws are even larger than usual, which is something to keep in mind when looking at toys.

Durability

Similar to size, you need to ensure that the toys are durable. With bigger paws and extra weight, these cats can do quite a number on their toys. Look for tougher and more durable toys for your Maine Coon, and make a point to read reviews. Other cat owners will discuss the good and the bad of any toy that you’re considering.

Switching Them Out

It’s a good idea to switch out your cat’s toys from time to time, as this helps give them longer lives and provides your cat with “new” toys more frequently. Start by hiding any toys that your cat initially loved and then seemed to get bored of, and bring out a few newer toys. Bring them back after a while, and put the newer toys away, as they have also likely become boring.

Spend Quality Time

It’s great to invest in toys that don’t need your participation for your cat to enjoy playing. You can purchase all kinds of gadgets, like automated laser pointers and butterflies. Leaving a few toys out for your cat to play with throughout the day is a great idea.

But remember to also pick up items that you need to use yourself, to engage your cat in acrobatics and antics. Toys like feather wands will strengthen your bond and will undoubtedly give your Maine Coon an excellent workout!

Conclusion

Our favorite cat toy is Cuppa Tea Chew Toy by Hepper. There are also Frisco’s Colorful Springs, which are super affordable, and most cats get an amazing workout chasing them!

We chose TRIXIE’s 5-in-1 Activity Board as our premium choice, as it helps stimulate your cat’s curiosity and senses. Your cat needs to use their intellect to figure out the obstacles. Finally, Frisco’s Butterfly Cat Tracks makes a great toy for your Maine Coon kitten. Batting a ball around on the three tracks and the two butterflies on wires will keep your kitten diverted.

We hope that these reviews have steered you in the right direction and that you have located a toy (or toys) that will keep your Maine Coon entertained for a long time!

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