Does the mouse in this toy hold up? I had something very similar to this and within an hour the cat had pulled the mouse off. It was just glued on.
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Not really. When toy arrived, the mouse was not attached to the spindle. Managed to get it on, but should toy end up upside down, mouse is off the spindle again. Not the best quality toy. Last one I bought looked like it had been used. Use to find a really good quality one that would last for about a year before I had to replace it, but haven't found it. This one is really poor quality.
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The first cat powered mouse toy I had, with the yellow cover, lasted several weeks. However, I then bought the exact toy but with the purple cover, and it seems to be much sturdier and it comes with the "mouse" and also a "feather" that you can change out for them to chase. My cats play with this toy every day and will play with it together. Amazon sells both the yellow and purple covered toys.
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My cat wasn't interested in it enough for that to happen. She batted it around a couple of times and that was it.
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Mine's still intact because my cat's have no interest in it! The younger one batted at it a few times, then lost interest. What they do use is the cardboard cat scratcher that can be a bed. Very inexpensive and lasts a long time. One uses it all the time, takes naps in it, and doesn't scratch the furniture.The toys they like take human interaction, like the fishing pole with feathers on the end of the line, that you dangle in front of the cat. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful re: your query.
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The mouse on my cats toy is still there but is torn. Also my cat somehow managed to get his large head trapped in one of the holes, so be watchful of that with this type of toy.
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I have the same problem! This is one of my cats (1 y/o female, 5 y/o male) favorite toys, but it frays and then the metal wire pulls completely out of the rubber tip after about 2-3 weeks of consistent use. I have sent back 3 broken ones, but keep order because I can't find anything else (with the exception of da bird) that my cats get so excited to play with. It seems like the company needs to make some improvements to the way to wire is connected to the rubber tip and wand. If it didn't break so easily, this would be the absolute best cat toy out there!
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hi I sent this to my little granddaughter if the mouse did not work I wont be pleased as I bought it with a working mouse I think my son would have mentioned it, thank you for letting me know I will look into it and get back to you
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I don't know why someone is asking me this question. Im not the maker or seller of this toy. Contact them. Glad your cat got use out of it. My 3 cats couldn't care less about it.
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Andie,My cat's been through several of these cat toys and I have an extra wand. If you will e-mail me your mailing address I'll get one in the mail to you. Gordon Dowdy, GDowdy@bak.rr.comBy the way, if you haven't already.. Buy some rechargeable batteries or you will go broke. LOL I bought 2 sets at Harbor Freight Tools and a charger. This arrangement works great.
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It's a mass produced toy, it probably isn't made to the highest of standards. If you plan on playing with it much, I'd just accept the fact that it may break down. If it happens within the period where you can return it for free, maybe exchange it for another one. The two I have are fine after several months.
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It's just a plastic spring and your cat pretty much just plays with it. (Of course if he/she is interested in it.) My older cat plays with it for a little while, while the kitten could care less about it. They're not heavy, but they are kind of durable. I would just go to Petco or somewhere just to buy one or two. Ten might be too much, but they were inexpensive for a cat toy so I bought it. My cats prefer mouses that jingle or a ball. I may just use a ornaments on my xmas tree. :)
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That screw was impossible for me to remove. I did remove it at first and put in batteries, but could not get it out the second time. I finally pried open the compartment and then duct taped it closed. I also had to duct tape the wand on, since it came off or the cats pulled it off. That stayed on. My advice is to, once you get the compartment opened, don't put the screw back in. Just tape the lid.
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I let my cat play with mine (supervised.) he loves it. The hard plastic doesn't appeal to him so he doesn't chew it but when it gets stuck in the heater vent he will pull it out gently by one of its legs with his teeth. The legs feel secure enough that I don't worry about him breaking one off.
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Mine worked fine but I probably would return it as defective if it is not past the return date. My 6 yr old granddaughter loved it and I'm not sure if she really cared if the magnets "wore out" so if you're stuck with it, its not unusable. Look on the bright side - they won't be able to walk around holding Mama Kitty with all the babies dangling in the air. Subconsciously that sight always brings on an unspoken "Ouch".
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Yes. The toy is not made well at all, but our cat is so in love with it, we've had to make it work. I replaced the first one when it stopped going. The second one barely ran at all. SO, we decided to take that battery note about using three fresh ones, never mixing, etc. VERY SERIOUSLY! Instead of using any of the new batteries I have stored in a drawer for the grandchildren, we went to the drug store and bought and installed *brand new* batteries. THAT WORKED. We've gotten about six hours of play out of the thing, and it's still going strong. Our cat is so thankful!! I've never seen a cat get so much joy out of a toy. Ours hugs and loves it when it's "sleeping," but, otherwise, plays with it non-stop. Yes. The toy is not made well at all, but our cat is so in love with it, we've had to make it work. I replaced the first one when it stopped going. The second one barely ran at all. SO, we decided to take that battery note about using three fresh ones, never mixing, etc. VERY SERIOUSLY! Instead of using any of the new batteries I have stored in a drawer for the grandchildren, we went to the drug store and bought and installed *brand new* batteries. THAT WORKED. We've gotten about six hours of play out of the thing, and it's still going strong. Our cat is so thankful!! I've never seen a cat... » Read More Yes. The toy is not made well at all, but our cat is so in love with it, we've had to make it work. I replaced the first one when it stopped going. The second one barely ran at all. SO, we decided to take that battery note about using three fresh ones, never mixing, etc. VERY SERIOUSLY! Instead of using any of the new batteries I have stored in a drawer for the grandchildren, we went to the drug store and bought and installed *brand new* batteries. THAT WORKED. We've gotten about six hours of play out of the thing, and it's still going strong. Our cat is so thankful!! I've never seen a cat get so much joy out of a toy. Ours hugs and loves it when it's "sleeping," but, otherwise, plays with it non-stop. « Show Less
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Personally, my kitten HATED IT. Besides that, the ball in between the connectors did not even MOVE! So, I returned it and got my $$ back. Hope this helps.
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as far as I know, there is not catnip in the mouse. I'm assuming if there was, they would've torn it apart by now ;)
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I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with this cat toy. Does it run in one direction, pause, and then go the other way, or does it just stop? If it is stopping, then that isn't normal. Try switching out the batteries; if it's still stopping, I would contact Amazon and return it. Best of luck!
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I have not replaced and have had for a few months. That is why we replaced the one we had before (not this kind) it ate batteries every few day. Have not had problem with this one at all. Very pleased with this mouse!!
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Mine only stuck once in a while and holding it upsidedown and shaking it to get crumbs or whatever out of it cured it every time it happened. Other than that mine worked for about a year more or less until the cat chewed through the cord. I ordered another one as a gift for someone who has cataracts and so has vision problems and she has used it for several months now without any sticking or other problems either.
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Maybe catnip? I don't know and took it off so they could play with on the floor. I was concerned they might get a claw stuck on it when playing and I might not be there to help them.