SmartyKat Instincts Hidden Hijinks Electronic Motion Concealed Teaser Wand Cat Toy

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Details

  • The darting, dashing motion encourages healthy exercise as cats stalk, chase, and pounce on the durable skirt and moving teaser wand.
  • A rustling leopard printed skirt, fluttery ribbons, and faux fur plush wand create a captivating disguise, enticing cats to swat and pounce on their concealed "prey".
  • Designed for the independent cat, the plush teaser wand will automatically swing, pause, and reverse direction, making it great for solo play and multiple cat households.
  • Features a 10-minute auto-shutoff to maximize battery life and help reduce battery waste.
  • Each SmartyKat product is tested for safety and crafted to spark joy, satisfy curiosity, and keep playtime smart and stylish.

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Questions & Answers

9 Customer Questions

Can this be manually turned off with a switch, or is it motion activated only?

Answer by Chewy • Aug 28, 2023
This toy can be manually turned off with the button in the center.

What batteries does it take, and are any included with the package?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 18, 2023
This toy requires three AA batteries and does not include them.

Will this work on a carpet floor?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 30, 2023
The Hot Pursuit will work on firm, low-pile carpet, but performs the best on hard surfaces.

Where was this made in China? Or other

Answer by Chewy • Jan 15, 2026
This toy was made in China.
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Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
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Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Durability

80% Positive

Exercise and Mental Stimulation

84% Positive

Interactive Design

87% Positive

Safety

81% Positive

504 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sandy on Jan 12, 2026

Great to use when introducing two cats

I just adopted a "neighborhood" cat who has never seen a toy in his life. Currently he is in temporary containment in a spare room, door open with 71" pet gate,

I just adopted a "neighborhood" cat who has never seen a toy in his life. Currently he is in temporary containment in a spare room, door open with 71" pet gate, so he and my pets can see, hear, and smell each other. I think he has been traveling with two other neighborhood cats and I believe he misses them. I think we're at the point where I can introduce him within his domain, with a selected cat whom he has been communicating with through the bars with "murgles", a combination of quiet murmer/gurgles. I've used this particular toy to introduce two cats before very successfully. The wand under the circular cloth moves intermittantly imitating actual real live prey moving under cover. When/if there are tense moments, the wand suddenly jerks and instantly distracts the cats away from each other until they both focus their attention on the toy. I usually limit their interactions to short periods and seperate them on a positive note.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Amy on Dec 27, 2025

It’s been running for 3 days

Bought this on a whim, didn’t actually think my cats would be into it for very long. I swear to you I have had to turn this thing back on constantly for the last

Bought this on a whim, didn’t actually think my cats would be into it for very long. I swear to you I have had to turn this thing back on constantly for the last 3 days. I have two cats that are cranky when it comes to sharing, but they have TEAMED up for this beast and actually are learning to coexist in their shared mission to defeat it. I would write more about how much of a hit it is, but my cat is staring at me, waiting for me to turn it back on for another go lol

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Gabrielle on Jan 21, 2026

My cat goes NUTS for this

My cat adores this, it’s easily his favorite toy! The only reason I’m giving it four stars instead of five is because I constantly have to turn it back on for him

My cat adores this, it’s easily his favorite toy! The only reason I’m giving it four stars instead of five is because I constantly have to turn it back on for him every ten minutes. He yells until I do! I’m very pro-battery saving so I use rechargeable ones, but if there’s a way they could make this rechargeable and then motion activated or something like that, that would be amazing.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Samantha on Jan 23, 2026

My cats favorite toy but goes through batteries like crazy!

I got this to entertain my kitten while I was at work. I was disappointed that it shuts off after 10 minutes and requires a button to be pressed to turn it back

I got this to entertain my kitten while I was at work. I was disappointed that it shuts off after 10 minutes and requires a button to be pressed to turn it back on. My cat loves this toy it keeps her entertained for hours it never gets old. However I do find myself replacing the batteries at least once a week (3AA) so stock up. Aside from that great toy.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Chelsea on Jan 19, 2026

My cats love it-but it is defective

We bought this toy for our girls and they love it. Within about 2 hours of having it, it stopped running for more than a couple of seconds. We were sent a replacement

We bought this toy for our girls and they love it. Within about 2 hours of having it, it stopped running for more than a couple of seconds. We were sent a replacement toy and straight out of the box, it is also defective, the motor turns on but the arm won’t move the toy, and it also shuts off within a few seconds. Don’t waste your money on this one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Deborah on Jan 22, 2026

Very entertaining!

When all my other kitties are gone and there was only one left he was lonesome and wanted me to entertain him all the time. This was an absolute lifesaver! He

When all my other kitties are gone and there was only one left he was lonesome and wanted me to entertain him all the time. This was an absolute lifesaver! He spends so much time playing with this and I can get things done! I love that it’s on a timer and shuts off before he gets bored with it. Would highly recommend!!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Pontes.pdf on Jan 16, 2026

Defective? Motor doesn’t run for more than 10 seconds

I’m not sure if I just got one with a bad motor but mine quite literally stops moving after 10 seconds and I have to keep turning on the button for my poor cat

I’m not sure if I just got one with a bad motor but mine quite literally stops moving after 10 seconds and I have to keep turning on the button for my poor cat. The little arm will move, maybe four rotations and then the blue light shuts off and it is done. Kind of a waste of money when I’m constantly pressing the button to turn it on.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Susan on Jan 12, 2026

Even the boys love this one!

Long ago in another home a friend of mine had one of these devices for her cat. I vowed one day to get one for my cats. This Christmas I came across it on Chewy

Long ago in another home a friend of mine had one of these devices for her cat. I vowed one day to get one for my cats. This Christmas I came across it on Chewy. For a good Price, yay! Can I just say this has been a great hit with all 3 of the felines. The canine, though small, just looks on. Now if i could only teach them to turn it in themselves!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Jessica on Jan 18, 2026

Not ideal for true hunters

We received the delivery today, popped the batteries in., and watched our 2 adult cats dart and trap the feathery toy. Within 2 hours, they someone disabled the

We received the delivery today, popped the batteries in., and watched our 2 adult cats dart and trap the feathery toy. Within 2 hours, they someone disabled the spinning arm, so it no longer moves. They obviously loved it to death(literally), so I’ll be on the lookout for something a little tougher.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Karen on Dec 3, 2025

Great idea but

I bought this 3 weeks ago. Our cat enjoys it but the toy chews through batteries quickly (have had to change them once or twice a week depending on how often we

I bought this 3 weeks ago. Our cat enjoys it but the toy chews through batteries quickly (have had to change them once or twice a week depending on how often we put it down for our cat). I have spent about as much money on batteries in 3 weeks of frequent use as I did buying the toy. Our kitty also managed to bend and eventually break the lure that’s attached by jumping and standing on it. The wand comes unscrewed by her standing on it while the toy is on. I’m debating if I should just throw it in the bin since it is failing and there are no spare parts. Great concept, just not durable.