This cat toy is one my kitten enjoyed playing with when we first got it out of the box and then after she played with it a couple of times, she lost interest. It has a zippered pocket that you can put catnip into and it has removable electronic parts so you can clean the outside of the toy as it gets dirty. It was a good price when I bought it and it seems like it's pretty durable as the fabric and moving parts seem to be decent. It's pretty large as well and it might be a little heavy for a kitten depending on how young the kitten is. I wish it had more modes that you could run it through because I feel like it wasn't moving at a speed and style that would attract a kitten who is very active. Read more
We ordered the Rainbow Trout version, mostly because I like to eat those. However, after reviewing the other options, it occurs to me that cats might respond better to the Clownfish, with its brighter colors and more ornate overall shape. Know that the online photos of all four variations depict the tail as if it were flipping, that is, the photos show ghost images of the tail that do not exist. What do the cats think? Our two seniors, Keno (18) and Chai (17) mostly ignore it, unless they step on it by accident, which prompts it to start flopping. Then they study it to assess whether it is a threat. Once it stops flopping, they resume ignoring it. Tahnee, who is 10, is a very mild-mannered cat and mostly behaves the same., though he occasionally swats at it. That leaves three-year-old Goya, our rambunctious youngster, and hoo boy does he go to town. When Goya gets his claws into that fish, it gets batted and mouthed and tossed all over the living room. Ernest Hemingway would be humbled by the battles Goya has with that fish. Ironically, in typical Hemingway fashion, the fish always wins, but Goya lives up to his own standards and resumes the contest anew. Anyway...the fish charges through a USB cord, meaning you must have such an outlet to charge it (no battery backup). That said, the charge seems to last several days, and I would not call it insufficient. Since it is only motion-activated, it can be a challenge to tell when it needs recharging. That means your furbabies might be left with an interactive toy that does not interact. Amazon is recommending I mention the Sound Quality, Weight, and Size, so I will. We have hardwood floors, and so the sound of the fish flopping on and on is notable. Unless you have carpeted floors, you might want to ensure the fish is turned off before you go to bed. Otherwise, a rambunctious youngster like Goya might keep you up all night. The weight? Well, if it were an actual rainbow trout, you'd say, throw back the little ones. Maybe a half-pound. Size? It's not so big that cats (or, for that matter, you) cannot easily step around it. In sum, I feel this was an exceptional choice and I highly recommend it. For just a few bucks you can get a toy that your cats can actually paw, grab, bite, toss, fling, chase, pounce on, and otherwise work out all their home-bound energy on. But, it may prove less attractive to seniors. Read more