SmartyKat Hot Pursuit Electronic Concealed Motion Cat Toy, Blue: My cats' new obsession!
I recently purchased the SmartyKat Hot Pursuit Electronic Concealed Motion Cat Toy in Blue, and my cats are absolutely loving it! They grab the feather and take off running with the toy in their mouth, providing hours of entertainment. The flashing lights help keep them engaged, especially at night. However, I wish it wouldn't automatically shut off so soon, or perhaps had a remote control for added convenience. Somehow, the cats manage to unscrew the feather toy, so if that could lock in better, it would be nice to not have to constantly reattach it. But all these things are minor, and they still love playing with it. Has anyone else had issues with the toy shutting off quickly, or found a way to keep the feather more securely attached?
I think the automatic shut-off is to prevent the motor from burning out. Maybe they could add a setting to adjust the duration.
I think the automatic shut-off is a safety feature. It's probably to prevent overstimulation or to save battery life. Still, I wish it stayed on a bit longer.
I wish they made a version without the flashing lights. Sometimes my cat gets too excited and it keeps me up at night. Great toy overall, though!
I found that adding a small piece of duct tape around the connection helped keep the feather from coming off. That way, I don't have to stop playtime to reattach it.