June 17, 2008

Panic Mouse Undercover Mouse Cat Toy-- Plus 6 Tips for Choosing Your Cat's Toys

Not sure what to buy your cat? Below is a toy that appeals to your cat's hunting instincts.

Panic Mouse Undercover Mouse is so lifelike it convinces your cat there's a live mouse in the house. The stealthy movements of the mouse will stimulate your cat's hunter/predator instinct to secure the catch and provide hours of fun.

The toy moves silently--randomly speeding up, then slowing down, reversing direction under a durable nylon cover. The kit Includes:

One Undercover Mouse electronic cat toy
One ripstop nylon skirt
One mouse wand

Why is the Panic Mouse Undercover Mouse such a popular cat toy? Here are some tips for choosing cat toys:

Appeal to the hunting instinct "Cats like to track things, so they love any toy that brings out their hunting instinct," says Michele Levan, creator of the award-winning Moody Pet Fling-ama-String Motorized Cat Toy toy.
Hold your cat's interest "It's good for indoor cats especially to have something besides food to interest them," says Tina Cheng, DVM, of the Animal Clinic of Encino in Encino, Calif. "Cats are attracted to motion -- they will always love anything that bounces around and simulates the movement of a live insect or mouse," she says.
Safety first "A toy shouldn't have any little eyes or a nose that a cat could pull off and choke on," says Maria Sabatine, owner of Pets Naturally, a pet store in Sherman Oaks, Calif.
Don't make it too frustrating
Intrigue fat and lazy cats " A toy that intrigues a cat enough to stalk it, pounce on it or toss it in the air is a worthwhile investment, especially if your kitty is overweight. Cat Dancer Cat Toy, described as a "cat action toy," features a small piece of cardboard the size of a large insect. It dangles from a wire and so fascinates cats that they'll stand on their hind feet to swipe at it.
Make it fun for people A cat toy should give you hours of fun watching your cat play with it.