Cat Chasers and Teasers

Cats of all breeds love constant entertainment. In the wild, their cousins, like tigers and jaguars, love to wrestle and chase each other around to release energy and build strong bonds with their peers. Since cats are mostly domesticated animals, they need to get out that aggression and entertainment at home.

Cat Chasers and Teasers do just that while strengthening your bond with your fur baby. Cat Chasers constantly move around to help increase their reaction speed and provide training and exercise. They range from manual to electronic, and some in the form of a cat puzzle or even a feathery cat wand. Anything that cats can swipe their adorable tiny paws at as long as they’re moving around. Let’s go through the shortlist of the various types of cat accessories in this category to help you make a well-informed decision before you shop.

Electronic Cat Chasers and Teasers

There are hundreds of electronically controlled Cat Teasers on the market today. Some devices turn on once motion is detected to preserve battery life, and others are user-controlled. Teasers of this type vary, and some even double as a teaser and a cat puzzle that promotes cognitive behavioral skills.

Typically, these devices feature a cat wand with feathers, felt pads, or just about anything that constantly moves around when switched on. Many electronic cat teasers exist, and some even continuously spin with features that move around.

If you’re looking for the ultimate teaser device, we recommend looking at something that rewards your cat during play activity with some delicious treats. Cats also love laser toys as they chase that red dot back and forth. There are many Cat Toys out there that also double as teaser toys.

Many cat parents can’t provide 24/7 company and entertainment to their cats due to their hectic schedules. These devices offer an effortless and exciting experience in such situations, and cats love to sit there and play with these for hours on end.

For those with multiple cats, we recommend purchasing a couple of these or larger cat teaser devices so that cats can interact during play activities. These teasers are typically higher in price than those that aren’t electronically controlled. We recommend cycling these every 2 – 3 weeks and introducing them to newer toys, especially kittens, as their brains absorb more knowledge during play.

Manual Cat Teasers and Chasers

Cat Teasers that are manually controlled are most cost-effective, and they’ve been around for years. Some are more sophisticated than others. However, if you’re looking to build up a stronger bond with your kitty, we recommend buying something that’s user-controlled.

Cat Wands are usually the most common type around. These wands are long sticks that vary in length. Some are even glittered or glow in the dark, with a cord connecting to the tip of the wand that further connects to a feather or a foxtail or any animal tail. Cats are a real sucker for worms, especially those crinkle teasers. Cats are drawn to feathers and tails, and the reason for this is they believe they’re chasing a real animal around—the more realistic the wand, the better.

Some wands are also equipped with all the bells and whistles (literally) beads and vibrant colors. The user simply waves the wand around like they’re playing at an orchestra while cats keep chasing and swiping at the feathery ends. Some chasers are even retractable, which is the real fun. As your kitty gets close to the object, simply hit the mechanical retraction switch and watch them run around and chase it.

If you’re looking for something to help engage their minds, there are countless cat puzzles on the market, many of which are designed to interact between owner and cat. Puzzles with balls that cats chase inside rounded tracks are great, and some even feature a built-in cat scratcher, such as the PETKIT Swipe Cat Scratcher.

Helpful and Safety Tips:

It’s always a great idea to inspect your cat teaser toys as many might have smaller parts that can be a choking hazard for both your kitty or children under 3. It’s imperative to constantly watch out for any loose pieces and your manual cat teaser devices. Some teasers might have smaller beads and chains on them.

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