

🐾 Unleash the wild side of your cat with the original frenzy-inducing Cat Dancer!
The Cat Dancer is a simple yet ingeniously designed interactive cat toy featuring 35 inches of spring steel wire with rolled cardboard tubes that mimic fluttering prey. Tested by over 8 million cats and made in the USA, it offers durable, eco-friendly fun that reignites your cat’s natural hunting instincts. Sold in convenient 3-packs, it’s the timeless classic that keeps cats engaged and active.
| ASIN | B008Y527PE |
| ASIN | B008Y527PE |
| Age Range Description | Adult Cats |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,567 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #111 in Catnip Toys #122 in Interactive Toys for Cats |
| Brand Name | Cat Dancer |
| Breed Recommendation | Medium Breeds, Small Breeds |
| Color | Multicolored |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,609) |
| Date First Available | March 25, 2011 |
| Date First Available | March 25, 2011 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9 x 6 x 1 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.86 x 5.79 x 1.65 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.07 Pounds |
| Item model number | 38276 |
| Item model number | 38276 |
| Manufacturer | Cat Dancer |
| Manufacturer | Cat Dancer |
| Material | Paper |
| Model Name | tres mil ochocientos setenta y seis |
| Product Dimensions | 9 x 6 x 1 inches; 1.12 ounces |
| Style | Simple |
| Target Audience Keyword | house-cats |
K**E
Wild Cat Fun with this Cat Dancer
These Cat Dancer Toys are amazing. It took my ragdoll cat a bit to get used to since it bonked her a few times on the nose, but with patience in play she now goes berserk for this ingenious wire and cardboard toy. I make it act like a big moth, and it drives her nuts. The key is to keep it overhead and not on the ground and just jiggle the wire for the sporadic motion. Sometimes I have it dance on a silk plant or on a couch cushion the way a moth sounds when it hits something in the house and her prey drive increases to her literally leaping into the air and doing back flips to catch it. Just remember to let them catch and kill their prey. She really goes nuts once she catches it and I pull it from her paws into the air again. Let the craziness begin. Love this toy and they are so affordable to replace as the cardboard gets chewed up. I will buy these again. Great for Lazy Cats!
S**U
Best cat toy ever
I first saw one of these about twenty years ago, and quickly formed the opinion that this is the best cat toy I have ever seen. It’s just little bits of cardboard on either end of a coiled wire, but when you move or twist it, the cardboard on the end flutters like a moth. (We call it “Mothie”.) Every cat I have tried it with is instantly fascinated, even cats that turn their noses up at catnip mice, feather toys, things on strings, and laser toys. Every day, my partner’s cat walks over to where it is and looks at me as though to say “OK, let’s play Mothie”, and other toys are just no substitute. Her previous cat was hard to get to play, but went crazy going after any flying insects that got into the house. When I got her one of these, her eyes immediately lit up and suddenly she wanted to play. The tension in the wire seems just right to allow different types of movement depending on how you hold it – bobbing up and down, swishing from side to side, or (if you twist it just right) fluttering like a real flying insect. I think that’s what makes cats’ eyes light up when they see it: it seems like a real insect that needs to be caught. For a piece of wire and a bit of cardboard, it is surprisingly durable. It will last for months of daily play. I thought a cat would quickly chew the cardboard to bits, but it seems to be remarkably tough. Eventually, the wire will lose some of its bounce or the cardboard bits will separate and slide up the string and it won’t seem alive anymore. But it’s cheap to replace, and can be bought in a 3-pack. I would be cautious about how you whip it around. You don’t NEED to thrash it about hard to get the cat’s attention, and the wire is stiff enough to sting the cat if you accidentally slap it with the wire. The motion of the curved wire is also a bit unpredictable, and I’ve hit both myself and the cat in the face with it a few times, and try to make sure I don’t hit either of us in the eye. And if the cat has it in its claws or mouth, don’t yank it, because it’s wire, not soft string or yarn. Experiment with different motions – little twists with the fingers, and holding the curve of the wire at different angles – to find what generates the realistic motions that your cat responds to. It’s hard to predict exactly how it’s going to move, but with a little practice you’ll learn how to produce different felitropic motions. This is a “chase and catch” toy, and if your cat likes to play at chewing or tearing at its “catch”, you’ll want to have another toy ready for that, as there’s not much to bite and it’s too small to grab with all fours. But the cat I use it with is happy to stalk off to the other side of the room and get ready for another running pounce. Really, if you know a cat that has lost interest in its toys, you really need to try this one
Z**1
Such a simple yet great toy
My CAT looks for these, she goes crazy in play.
T**L
Cats love it
For such a simple toy, my cats love this silly little toy. My son's cats love it, my daughters cats love it. That's a total of Eight cats. Granted, some go crazy more than others, but they do all enjoy it to some extent. We have bought several over the years.
D**Z
Great cat toy
My cats love this toy. It keeps them entertained, and they drag it around the house and play with it.
B**Y
fun for the cat, but needs safety improvements
My cat loves these things. Hours and hours of fun for him, and they're pretty inexpensive so that's all good. My only concern is that the quality control is sketchy. Often the wire ends are left very sharp. I really wish they would spend the time to file those edges down. Cats have these toys waving around in front of their eyes, and the toy is meant for them to bite. It really needs to have zero sharp edges.
Y**I
Bored Fat Cat? Not Anymore...
My cats absolutely love this toy! I keep it in the hall closet. Every time I open the door to the closet, they gallop and trot to see if they can play! I have two cats, and I alternate playing with each. When one is tired, I play with the other. I am trying to get one of my cats to lose weight. She would not play with any toy. She was even bored with the mini-laser. I went to an online forum seeking answers to help my cat lose weight through exercise. This toy was mentioned. I decided, well, I've tried everything else, and the toy seemed inexpensive. I exercise my cats at least two times per day for several minutes. They are jumping and running around. It is so much fun to watch and interact with them. Who would think a curved wire with wooden dowels would work? My cats do not need expensive toys! They love cardboard boxes and, of course, the Cat Dancer!!!
J**O
Great Toy! But ...
Great cat toy, just watch out when they bite at it, it could hurt their teeth. Slow bobbing overhead will get them boxing with it. Let the random movements of the wire as the cat smacks do the work.
C**B
This is *the best* laser alternative if you have a cat with a laser "addiction" - way more tactile and stimulating for the cat. For whatever reason, my cat is obsessed. This 3 pack is the only pack that has value for money as of writing this review. As great as the toy is, any price over $5/toy is egregious. It really is just cardboard and wire. Excellent toy and lasts a long time, but not actually worth over paying for.
T**K
Works well; I only wish my cat didn’t suss out that I’m at the other end of it so quickly and disengage. 😞
C**N
Je recommande ce produit de très bonne qualité et très bien étudié. J'ai offert son 1er cat-dancer il y a 6 mois à une amie pour son chat du Bengal. Il se régale avec, autant quand on y joue avec lui en l'agitant devant et derrière lui (que ce soit au sol, dans les airs) et le chat vire-volte, saute, bondit etc... comme après un animal au sol ou un insecte dans les airs. Son chat du Bengal est capable d'y jour 15 mn d'affilée quand c'est un humain qui joue avec (après il faut qu'il souffle tellement il se dépense, mais il adore ça et peut y jouer plusieurs fois dans la journée, il fait parfaitement le faire comprendre à sa maitresse); mais le plus amusant à voir c'est ... qu'il retourne y jouer TOUT SEUL quand personne n'a le temps d'y jouer avec lui ou que tout le monde dort. Et ouf, c'est un jeu qui ne fait pas de bruit la nuit. Bonne idée pour offrir en cadeau.
W**.
I've been purchasing this toy for over 30 years and it is no fail fun. It's inexpensive, fairly durable (it takes them a long time to completely destroy), and their leaping and lunging is hilarious. Skip the fancy toys. Cat Dancer is inexpensive interactive fun with your cat ... did I mention hilarious?
J**O
My Bengal loves these! So easy to play with and wears her out
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