PawNova Blog

Best Cat Toys and Setup for Apartments (Small-Space Guide)
In an apartment you buy for quiet and vertical space, not floor space. The rug, the shelves, the post and the one toy that covers your workday. Read more...
What to Leave Your Cat While You're at Work (8-Hour Setup)
Only two kinds of toy work when nobody's home: ones that move by themselves and ones that hold food. Here's the full weekday setup, most of it free. Read more...
Are Automatic Cat Toys Safe? What to Check Before Leaving One Out
The two real emergencies in this category are swallowed string and chewed batteries. Here's the full unsupervised-use checklist, plus the frustration risk nobody puts on the box. Read more...
11 Signs Your Cat Is Bored (And the Fix for Each One)
Cats don't sulk, they escalate. Night zoomies, sudden scratching, ankle attacks and overgrooming are all boredom signals - here's what each one means and how to fix it. Read more...
How Much Should You Play With Your Cat Each Day? (Vet-Informed Guide)
Most indoor cats need 20-40 minutes of active play a day, split into 2-3 short sessions timed around dawn and dusk - and every session has to end with a... Read more...
Indoor Cat Enrichment: The Complete Guide to a Happy House Cat (2026)
Indoor cats need legal outlets for hunting, climbing, hiding and scratching. Here is what actually works, in priority order, plus the one gap most owners never fix. Read more...
Is PawNova Legit? Shipping, Returns & Support Explained
What we actually sell, how shipping and returns really work, and how to reach us directly — no vague trust badges, just the process. Read more...
How PawNova's Refund Policy Actually Works (No Return Shipping Required)
Wondering what happens if a NovaBall, NovaSip, or NovaRide doesn't work out? Here's exactly how our refund process works, step by step — including why you usually don't need to... Read more...
How to Stop a Bored Cat From Destroying Your House
Scratching, counter-surfing, 4 a.m. zoomies and ankle attacks are all the same hunting drive in the wrong place. Here's the fix for each, plus a realistic 4-week plan. Read more...
Smart Ball vs Regular Cat Toys: Which Actually Keeps a Cat Engaged?
Regular toys win when you're holding them. Smart balls win when you're not. Here's the honest head-to-head, including where each one fails. Read more...
Best Smart Toys for Cats (2026 Buyer's Guide)
Most automatic cat toys get ignored by week two. Here are the five criteria that actually predict whether a smart toy survives, plus which type fits your situation. Read more...