PetSafe Stimulating Exercise Laser Cat Toy, Adjustable

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Preset modes create unpredictable paths that will continue to challenge your kitty, and manual mode lets you control the interaction. For your cat’s safety and sanity, the toy shuts off automatically after 30 minutes of play. Powered by three AA batteries (not included). Whether your cat has destructive tendencies or you simply like to monitor playtime, this programmable cat laser toy is a good choice. It can be set to slow, fast, or variable speeds to match your cat’s pace. With its randomized rotation pattern, it keeps a cat guessing and encourages them to exercise. Another plus is it doesn’t require a lot of floor space to work efficiently, even working well on carpet. And the three distance settings are easily adjustable for smaller or larger rooms. One of the most popular and versatile laser toys on the market, the PetSafe Dancing Dot works beautifully on elevated surfaces, floors, and even hanging from doorknobs, offering your kitty an unpredictable play session every time. The Dancing Dot also has two automated modes. The first activates the laser for 15 minutes of play, then shuts off. The second mode activates for 15 minutes of play every two hours (for a maximum of three play sessions over six hours), so your cats can have a couple of sessions while you’re out of the house.

Overall though, this is one of the better automatic laser cat toys that we've seen available to buy. How to choose the best automatic laser cat toy If you’re looking for a toy that will keep your cat distracted while you’re busy, here’s an interactive option. Not only does it feature a laser pointer, but the entire toy moves with an unpredictable pattern to entice your cat to give chase. With its futuristic shape and sleek, compact design, the SereneLife laser cat toy won’t infringe on your home’s style. This device offers three adjustable circling speeds and can be used at multiple angles. The best interactive cat toys usually have an automatic switch-off feature too, meaning that the laser will only operate for around 15-30 minutes at a time before switching off for a few hours. This is important, as having plenty of down time between play sessions will ensure your cat doesn't become overstimulated. Cat laser toys are perhaps the most popular of all entertainments available for indoor cats, and it’s easy to see why. Cats lovechasing the laser dot—which offers needed exercise and an outlet for their natural prey drive.You can even dispense a treat – it can only hold nine at a time, so remember to top them up before you go out. There’s a two-way mic so you can talk and listen, and you can also take photos and recordings of laser playtime for your social media. While the dual laser toy is designed to offer twice the fun, some owners felt the lasers moved too fast for their feline pals. This meant that they easily lost sight of the red dot at times. However, the dual lasers proved to be a hit for owners with multiple cats, saying it kept them thoroughly entertained and happy. Whatever model you might choose, remember that laser play sessions should be kept short so as not to overstimulate your cat. It’s also recommended to end each session by offering your cat an actual toy or treat so they feel their efforts have ended in success. Finally, because lasers can cause eye damage to cats and humans if not used properly, be sure to supervise children when using laser toys with cats.

This cat toy has 5 patterns: red dot, mice, butterfly, smile face and star. And 3 different modes: red light, uv light and flashlight. The Laser Tail uses AAA batteries and isn’t rechargeable. While the Laser Tail will change course when it runs into obstacles, it’s unable to directly reverse, which makes it prone to getting trapped in corners. It’s also a little noisy. In other words, there are substantial downsides that make the Laser Tail more of a novelty than your one-stop laser cat toy solution. Still, if you’ve seen the grip an automatic vacuum can have on your cat’s attention, then the Laser Tail may be irresistible to them. First, it is important to remember that different cats like different things. While some might go crazy for toys that make erratic movements other cats will prefer the mental stimulation of a hide-and-seek toy. Try and identify what games your cat likes to play with you and see if you can find something similar in an automated form. Toys that stimulate natural behaviors All of the products on this list feature red lasers that are under 5 mW. These will be safe in the vast majority of circumstances, and are only dangerous if you shined it directly in your eye on purpose. However, it’s still worthwhile to observe your cat the first few times they use an automatic laser toy, to make sure they’re not doing anything deeply strange, like staring right into the beam.This skittle-like laser tower is pretty straightforward: you turn it on, and it rotates its internal mirror to project random laser patterns across the wall and floor for kitty to chase. It keeps going for 15 minutes before automatically switching off, which should be plenty of time to temporarily tire out even the most energetic of kittens. We love that this toy comes with a 500mArechargeable lithium battery, so you don't need to worry about it going flat while you're out, and it can be easily charged via a USB cable. Stimulate your cat’s desire to chase things, awakening natural instincts and providing hours of fun. Laser pointers: in a variety of styles and shapes - including that old favourite, a mouse! - these cat laser toys are a great way to build the bond between you and your cat, as well as letting you have a great deal of fun without risking sharp claws! They are battery-operated and the laser dot will whizz around the room, perfect for every feline.

Firstly, a word about lasers: a lot of cat laser toys come with warnings. It’s important to read the instructions carefully because if you or kitty look directly at the source of the laser, you could sustain irreparable eye damage. The concept is simple enough: a couple of mice pop out of two sides of the cheese at random intervals, sometimes coming all the way out and sometimes just poking their nose through. While it would have been better to have had more holes and, therefore, more mice, this arrangement nevertheless proved sufficient for our test cats to fully engage. Once they figured what was going on, they played with great enthusiasm. With easy push-button operation, this laser pointer is a simple and affordable choice. It features a cute mouse shape complete with ears and whiskers—the heart-shaped nose turns the toy on and off. To make it easier for your cat to see the laser, the beam ends in a larger spot of light.

With an automatic shut-off, the laser powers down after 15 minutes and if you set it for all-day-play, there's a rest period of two hours in between each session to ensure your kitty doesn't become overstimulated. But the best feature is right in the name: it’s rechargeable via USB. That means you don’t have to worry about buying the little watch batteries found in so many other small laser pointers. Instead, you just pop off the cap on the butt of the pointer, then plug it into any USB charger or port. You don’t even need a separate USB cable (but be careful not to lose that cap!). It takes about two hours to recharge, and the little red indicator light will switch from red to green.