Hexbug Mouse Robotic Cat Toy, Color Varies

My cat plays with balls and strings, but I wanted something to occupy her while I was in Zoom calls. I think I enjoyed this toy more than my cat. At first, my cat was wary of this toy and just watched it. Then she started to chase it and was having fun. Today she was pawing at it, but it was dead. As others have said, the batteries die pretty quickly. It would be a great toy if the batteries could last more than a week.

This thing had both my kittens' UNDIVIDED attention....for the whole five minutes the batteries lasted. I figured, okay, bad batteries. Replaced with my own which I knew were good quality and fully charged. Dead again inside 10 minutes. It takes three of the small watch batteries so it's literally cheaper to buy the whole toy than to replace the batteries. Also the tail...it's this fragile rubbery thing that my kittens bit off in minutes. I have no idea where it went despite the fact that I was watching them, so that kinda made me worry. It's been several weeks and they're okay though so I'm guessing it got spit out somewhere.

I have two cats that everyone knows as big good cat and little bad cat and oh my god little bad cat has truly not loved any toy more than her mouse. You know when you say “do you wanna go outside?” to a dog and they flip? Saying “Mousey?” to little bad cat does the same thing. It’s incredible. She can play with her mousey for hours. This toy even survived my old roommate washing it with her clothes. You cannot spend a better $10.

Everyone is now officially in the "senior/geriatric" life stage so keeping them running around and active is really important and more difficult to do as they age. My cats were entertained all afternoon with this mouse. Easily one of the best toys in the basket now. It is indeed small...think realistic in size. Yes, the battery compartment is tiny, but if you can change batteries in other interactive cat toys, you can do this one too. I'd say the movement is indeed realistic, but it's been a while since I've had a real mouse running around the house, so my comparison is just from memory. It's really good at getting unstuck if it finds a corner or obstacle. Heard one of my cats making the Everyone is now officially in the "senior/geriatric" life stage so keeping them running around and active is really important and more difficult to do as they age. My cats were entertained all afternoon with this mouse. Easily one of the best toys in the basket now. It is indeed small...think realistic in size. Yes, the battery compartment is tiny, but if you can change batteries in other interactive cat toys, you can do this one too. I'd say the movement is indeed realistic, but it's been a while since I've had a real mouse running around the house, so my comparison is just from memory. It's really good at getting unstuck if it finds a corner or obstacle. Heard one of my cats making the "hunting" meow sound, and found her carrying it in her mouth like she really caught some prey. Will purchase additional mice as backups when this one completely gives out. … more

Turned mouse on for cat. It runs and stops, runs and stops. I’m assuming it was made like that to save on battery. Unfortunately it only ran for less than 10 minutes and died. I would not recommend anyone to buy this for your cat. Mine didn't even have time to get use to it before it died. It is now in the trash. Waste of money. It does look like it has a small compartment to replace the battery but it it can’t last 10 minutes it isn't worth paying for batteries because they aren't cheap.

Really, really want to give 5 stars. When it worked, my cat was obsessed. But, it stopped working properly after 10 minutes, and now it vibrates for a few seconds while pressing the button, then stops. No more play mode or chase mode. It’s just more plastic garbage. Super disappointed.

Have only played with it once so far but both of our cats loved this. We opened the bag, removed the battery saver tape, turned it on, and away it went. Our cats were immediately chasing it. Kept them entertained for a while. I love how it runs, then stops, and runs.

My 9 month old kitten LOVES this mouse. It's been his all time favorite toy to date and it's the ONLY motorized toy that can keep his attention for a long time to wear him out. I like that the bigger size of the mouse prevents it from getting stuck under appliances etc. compared to the bug versions. My 70lb boxer even loves this toy too although it doesn't withstand his chewing as much lol... Win all around!

I bought a variety of new toys and my youngest went straight for this one first, with it still stuck in the cardboard he began trying to get it out. Then I pulled the lever and it started to squeak and he lost his mind. He played with this mouse for at least 20 straight minutes and it is his absolute favorite toy. I also need to mention they have allot of toys. I have a subscription to the kit nip box and the meow box and this mouse is a family favorite! Definitely get it, mine loved it, he sleeps with it. I’m going to have to get a back up.

We understand the toy is inexpensive, but do not understand why it would quit working after only a few days of play. Even after replacing the batteries with a new set. I have put new batteries in 3 different times, but the mouse will not work! It's a shame because even though the mouse simply runs in a circle when it does work, the kitten really enjoyed playing with it. But not as a static mouse. So, this is a total waste of money! Sadly...