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How to make a catnip sock

Don’t throw away those old pair of socks hiding at the bottom of your drawer, get creative and make a plushie catnip sock toy for your feline friend to play with! It’s quick, easy and affordable. Follow our how-to below.

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Samantha – Cat advisor

It’s no secret that cats are natural born hunters. They absolutely love to play and have a natural ability to hunt. In fact, they get a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction from it. So if you’re feeling creative and want to make a toy for your cat that will keep them mentally stimulated and relaxed, this catnip sock is just the ticket!

Your cat will spend hours grabbing it with their paws and throwing it around before settling down for a well-deserved snooze.

Check out the video below for instructions and find out everything you need to get started!

Follow the instructions in our video, to find out how to make a catnip sock for your cat

What you need

  • Pair of socks
  • Catnip
  • Your chosen stuffing
  • Toilet roll tube

What to do

  1. Grab a sock and fill it with your chosen stuffing. Make sure to stuff it down to the toe of the sock.
  2. Keep stuffing until the sock is filled half-way.
  3. Take a pinch of catnip and sprinkle into the sock.
  4. Top up with another handful of your chosen stuffing.
  5. Next, pinch the sock where the stuffing ends and twist the sock a few times to seal.
  6. Fold the sock back over itself to secure.
  7. Give the toy a bit of a squeeze into shape.

Alternative methods

If you don’t fancy getting stuffing everywhere, you can simply push a toilet roll tube into the sock, fill with a pinch of catnip and secure the sock as above.

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