SmartyKat Hot Pursuit Electronic Concealed Motion Cat Toy, Blue

Both of my cats were super intrigued when I turned this toy on and they played with it for a couple of hours! It's a great toy, however, my cats are they type where they figure out how the toy is working and then destroy it (hence the 3 stars - durability lacks substantially). My maine coon figured out the wand was attached to the center and just started picking the entire thing up by the wand and shaking it. It keeps them entertained and that's all that matters though. After a couple of days the motor stopped working as well and now it shuts off after about 3 minutes. My cats have figured out how to turn it on so they just restart it but I'd say it's pretty much toast at this point.

Our 4 year old Ragdoll loved hitting, pouncing on, and biting our toes under the blanket......so we decided to buy this for him as a fun (and pain-free!) alternative. We both can get pretty busy with work, so it's nice to be able to just turn this on and have it whir for a few minutes while we work and watch him go nuts over it. It's not very noisy, but it does make that low mechanical spinning sound. We have hardwood floors and it doesn't scratch, even when he pounces on it or drags it across the floor. It's probably lasted 1 whole month before you can notice that it's running low on juice, but we probably turned it on for him on high speed at least 3 times a day........but slap 3 more Our 4 year old Ragdoll loved hitting, pouncing on, and biting our toes under the blanket......so we decided to buy this for him as a fun (and pain-free!) alternative. We both can get pretty busy with work, so it's nice to be able to just turn this on and have it whir for a few minutes while we work and watch him go nuts over it. It's not very noisy, but it does make that low mechanical spinning sound. We have hardwood floors and it doesn't scratch, even when he pounces on it or drags it across the floor. It's probably lasted 1 whole month before you can notice that it's running low on juice, but we probably turned it on for him on high speed at least 3 times a day........but slap 3 more batteries in there and you're good to go! … more

This toy took a lot to get it to work. Tried several sets of new batteries. It works but intermittently. I have to literally hit the button (I punch it with my knuckle) several times to get it to come on. But once it’s on my cats love it. Chewy would probably replace it but I keep forgetting to contact them about it and now I think it might be too late. I probably just got a defective one but I’ll use it until it completely poops out because my cats really do like it.

Wouldn't recommend if your cat loves to capture and not let go. Other than that my kitty loved it. I'm a college student and have my cat on campus as an ESA (Emotional Support Animal). This toy lasted less than a week (literally 3 days). I got it for my 6month old cat to keep her entertained while I'm in class. It was extremely loud when it came off it's track or whatever. I tried fixing it and it still doesn't work. I guess it's "burnt out" already? I'm honestly not sure. All I can say is will not be buying a replacement.

This one is nicer than the last two I purchased in a store. It keeps my cats busy with something to do because they can't go outside. One slight problem I had was removing the cover for the batteries. The screw is so small that a standard Phillips Head screwdriver would not work and I only have one. I ended up using metal tweezers then used the tip to unscrew it otherwise I would have had to hunt for a screwdriver for that very small size. I suggest the manufacturers either include a screwdriver with this item or use a standard screw, or just have a cover that slides on and off.

My five month old kitten is full of energy and very curious about everything. She loves to play and I was using the stick with a feather or ball or something attached to the end via a string. The trouble was that I had to always be walking around the house with it for her to follow. With this motion toy, I can just turn it on and it does all the moving. She loves it. She has turned it upside down, dragged it into the crinkle cat tube I bought here and even has dragged it to my bedroom. She loves the perpetual motion for the 'tail' going around ander the blue cover. Money well spent. No regrets.

My cats can pull the blue sheet off way too easily and they won't play with it without it on. The lure also only moves for about 7 seconds at a time so by the time it has enticed them to play it stops moving and the lights blink around a bit before it starts moving again. My cats don't care for the lights at all so they lose interest. The power button is also easy for them to press- sometimes they step on it and turn it on which is fine but more often they turn it off while playing with it then lose interest which is less fine.

We have an older cat who is 14 years old, and have recently added a 1year old rescue who wandered up to the house half dead. The "baby" is a VERY high energy cat, and it gets a little overwhelming for our old man. We spend plenty of time playing with each of them separately and together, but the little one wants to go 24/7 until she has collapsed in exhaustion. She is like a humming bird on coke! She will pester or old guy to play rambunctiously when we are not available. It, understandably, drives him a little nuts. It's like asking your 90 year old grandmother to watch your 3year old...long term. That is where this awesome toy comes in. I see her pestering the old guy, but We have an older cat who is 14 years old, and have recently added a 1year old rescue who wandered up to the house half dead. The "baby" is a VERY high energy cat, and it gets a little overwhelming for our old man. We spend plenty of time playing with each of them separately and together, but the little one wants to go 24/7 until she has collapsed in exhaustion. She is like a humming bird on coke! She will pester or old guy to play rambunctiously when we are not available. It, understandably, drives him a little nuts. It's like asking your 90 year old grandmother to watch your 3year old...long term. That is where this awesome toy comes in. I see her pestering the old guy, but I have to make dinner....I just turn on the "Babysitter". She gets entertained, he gets a break, and I get peace in the house. This little thing is sturdy as heck! She is not gentle. The whole unit has been bodyslamed, draged around the house by the furry toy, and just generally abused by the cat. The little one loves it. The old guy looks at it like it is going to attack him....but weirdly likes to watch her play with it. Go figure. We have had the toy about 2 months and it still looks new despite the daily abuse. Like all battery operated toys it does need a battery change fairly frequently, but that is a small price to pay for peace and happiness. … more

My cat has recently had a huge change from being able to go outside as he pleases to having to become a indoor cat. He also hates regular cat toys and will not even touch his cat condo but this toy has really helped with his hunting needs! A walk outside with his harness and some time with this toy and his energy needs are met! Best $20 I've ever spent for him! He loves every minute and meows at us to turn the toy back on!

My kitten loves this toy! She plays with it for over an hour each evening. This gives her tired kitty parents a chance to watch some TV or work on projects as she entertains herself. If it ever breaks, I'm ordering a new one from Chewy right away! To make this toy even better, it would be great if the battery door was snap on and did not require a small screwdriver to open.