
Extra Large Catnip Kicker Toy for Cats
Product Description
The Spot Fun Food Purrgles Kicker by Ethical Pet is an 8-inch oversized toy designed for cats that enjoy hugging and kicking. Playfully inspired by a famous snack brand, this vibrant, colorful toy contains catnip to enhance fun. Its long shape makes it easy for cats to grab, bunny kick, and wrestle, helping them mimic natural hunting and kicking behaviors.
Benefits
- Perfect For Kicking: The extra-large kicker shape is just right for grabbing, hugging, and bunny kicking.
- Catnip Excitement: Catnip inside adds extra appeal that invites active, energetic play for many cats.
- Natural Behavior Outlet: The toy lets cats act out natural hunting, wrestling, and kicking behaviors safely.
- Encourages Exercise: Active kicking and wrestling help keep indoor cats moving for a healthier lifestyle.
- Eye Catching Design: The bright, wacky snack parody design makes the toy fun and easy to spot.
Materials Used
The kicker has a soft plush fabric body sized for cats to grip, and contains catnip to add scent stimulation and encourage active play.
How to Use
Specifications
- Length: 8 inches.
- Approximate Weight: About 1.87 ounces.
- Contents: Catnip filling.
- Species: Cats.
Usage Instructions
- Toss To Grab: Toss the kicker near your cat to encourage grabbing and hugging.
- Bunny Kick Play: Let your cat wrap its front paws around it and kick with its hind legs.
- Interactive Play: Move the toy to mimic prey and invite pouncing and wrestling.
- Refresh Catnip: Sprinkle a little fresh catnip on the toy when the scent fades over time.
Additional Information
Care Instructions
- Spot Clean: Clean the toy with a slightly dampened cloth and mild soap, then let it dry.
- Do Not Machine Wash: Avoid machine washing, as this can ruin the catnip inside the toy.
- Inspect Often: Check the toy regularly and remove it if seams open or parts loosen.
- Store Sealed: Keep the toy in a sealed container between sessions to help preserve the catnip.
Safety Instructions
- Supervise Play: Monitor your cat during play, at least at first, and remove any damaged toy.
- Ingestion Risk: Cats can swallow small toy parts, which may cause serious intestinal blockages needing veterinary care.
- Catnip Response Varies: About half of cats do not respond to catnip, and responders show brief behavior changes.
- Discard If Torn: If your cat opens a seam or chews off a piece, remove the toy immediately.
Shipping & Return
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Spot Fun Food Purrgles Kicker?
Ans: This is an extra-large 8-inch kicker cat toy from Ethical Pet, styled as a playful parody of a well-known snack brand. It includes catnip and is designed for cats that enjoy hugging and kicking.
Q2: What is a kicker toy?
Ans: A kicker is a long cat toy designed for cats to grab with their front paws and kick with their hind legs. It allows your cat to mimic natural hunting and wrestling behaviors in a safe and satisfying manner.
Q3: Does the Purrgles Kicker contain catnip?
Ans: Yes. The kicker includes catnip, which releases a scent that stimulates many cats and encourages active play. It promotes grabbing, hugging, and kicking, making this toy engaging and fun during play sessions.
Q4: How big is the Purrgles Kicker?
Ans: The kicker is 8 inches long, making it extra large for a cat toy. Its size provides your cat with a substantial body to grasp and kick, which enhances the enjoyment during active wrestling and kicking games.
Q5: Why does catnip not affect some cats?
Ans: A cat's response to catnip is influenced by genetics, with roughly half of all cats not reacting. Those that do respond usually show short-lived behavioral shifts, such as relaxation or playful excitement.
Q6: How do I refresh the catnip?
Ans: Over time, catnip's potency diminishes. To revive the toy, sprinkle a bit of fresh catnip on it. Keeping the toy in a sealed container between uses also helps retain its scent.
Q7: Is this toy good for exercise?
Ans: Yes. Kicker toys motivate cats to grab, wrestle, and kick, promoting physical activity that keeps indoor cats lively and agile. Regular play not only supports a healthier lifestyle but also helps them burn off excess energy.
Q8: How do I clean the Purrgles Kicker?
Ans: Clean the toy with a slightly damp cloth and mild soap, then allow it to dry. Avoid machine washing to prevent damaging the catnip inside. During cleaning, check the seams and remove the toy if any parts become loose.
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