Interactive Cat Toys Ball for Indoor Cats Fast Rolling on Carpet, Chirping & Motion Activate Cat Toys (Blue)

I recently adopted a 4-year old "pandemic cat" that had been living feral for 6 months. He is super sweet BUT he LOVES Playing and doesn't have an off switch. I tried playing with him BUT he can't seem to tell "playtime" vs snuggle or sleep time and uses his claws & teeth when I pet him if I have played with him that day. NOT super bad but claws are sharp sooooo... I thought maybe I will get him an interactive toy he can play with by himself. If I don't play with him, his manners are wonderful & he never forgets & uses claws or teeth but he wants to play.He is big & all the pictures showed these cute little kittens or cattins & he weighs 14.2 lbs (all muscle) & he plays HARD. He chases his own tail & reaches thru his back legs, grabs his tail & does somersaults, he slides into furniture & walls & slithers under almost anything to get whatever he is chasing... all claws out! He likes chasing things.. a LOT! The 1st toy I tried just annoyed him. The 1st setting on this one was the fast setting. He was curious but not too keen... then I tried the slow setting... same thing but a bit more interest. BUT when I turned on the interactive mode he was in heaven! It will sit still until he bats it & then it will bounce & chirp. He LOVES that it will come after him & he will jump on it & "eviscerate" it with his back claws as it vibrates. Then he will pick it up by the rope & carry it around as it buzzes & squeaks. After a while he will take a break & so will the toy. It will sit quietly for an hour or so (I haven't timed it) then it will start up again. JUST purrfect!!I let it charge overnight & it last all day long. I don't have carpets & it goes over every bump & under everything & back out again. It is a bit noisy & is NOT for homes with delicate surfaces or tippy furniture. BUT if you have a super playful big cat give it a shot! AND don't forget to grab it & charge it before bed or it will scare the heck out of you just as you are going to sleep. LOLIt will also get every dust ball under every piece of furniture in your home! For the 1st few days I was using a damp paper towel to get the dust "kittens" off of it every couple of hours because he would stop playing with it if it had too much fuzz on it & look at me with disgust. I wouldn't want a mouthful of dusty cat fur either and I am not great at dust mopping under cabinets & couches... obviously! Now I don't have to... it brings them out to me. Bonus!!1 wk UPDATE = Today I could not get it to turn off until I realized he had shifted the silicon outer shell so it was no longer over the "On/Off" button. I just opened up the flap for the usb port & squished the outer silicon shell until the hole in the cover was back in place over the USB port... now the "on/off" button is also in place. Problem solved.PRO-TIP = By the way, if you cant get the usb port cover to close. It has a lip kinda thing on it & goes in at an angle NOT straight in. That way it doesn't pop open when they are playing with it.2 wk update = This will spoil your cat for "normal" toys. He has now become totally enamored with the toy on all speeds!WARNING!!!! Since he is a messy eater, I put a Terro liquid ant trap in the corner under a cabinet where they came in. He couldn't get under it BUT the toy could. It knocked over the trap & got covered in the ant bait & he got it in his mouth. It is only borax in syrup BUT it still made him sick. So, I have to get help to move the cabinet, clean up the mess & seal up the entry point before I can let him play with it again. And, the ball is sort of washable. I would NOT suggest immersing the ball BUT I disconnected the rope "tail" & thoroughly washed it & used a soapy paper towel & got all the sticky liquid off the ball. AND called an animal poison center before I did any of that. Good thing he is so big. His tummy was upset for a couple of days... NOT the toys fault but figured I would mention it. This toy goes EVERYWHERE & whatever it rolls in the cat gets in its mouth.

I don’t usually write product reviews, let alone for cat toys. But I had to share my thoughts on the Giociv Interactive Cat Toys Ball. Most of the toys I’ve bought for Miss Kitty (yes, named after the Gunsmoke character) only keep her entertained for about five minutes before she loses interest completely. But this toy? It’s been a total game changer!First of all, it’s made of high-quality silicone and plastic, so it feels super durable and well made. Plus, the colors are a thoughtful touch of blues and yellows that cats can actually see, instead of reds, oranges, or pinks that just appear as dull greys to her. It’s clear that the design was made with cats in mind. Since I’ve turned it on, she has barely stopped playing with it. She bats it around, chases it, and seems completely engaged and fascinated every time it moves. It’s been so fun to watch her actually stay engaged with a toy for more than just a few minutes. At just $13.00, the Giociv Interactive Cat Toy, ball is an amazing value for the money. I’ve spent way more on toys that barely got a second glance, so I was skeptical of another so-called “interactive toy.” But this one? Worth every penny. Miss Kitty loves it and then I do too, and I couldn’t be happier with the purchase. Highly recommend!

After three weeks, the cat is still entertained. On the fast setting, it can move so quickly that it startles the cat, but she still runs after it. It never gets stuck on the carpet or under furniture. It can free itself from virtually every situation, no matter the obstacle. It will roam the entire house. I mean, it goes into every room in the house, but eventually finds its way out of a room and continues onward. The battery life is excellent, and it recharges quickly. When on the interactive setting, the battery can last more than 24 hours. On the fast setting, it may last four to six hours or less. I would nit recommend it for timid cats or those that are easily scared or startled. However, the vast majority of cats will enjoy it, even if they merely watch it rather than constantly interact with it.

When I first turned it on, the cats ran away as I think the noise scared them. I was going to return it, but decided to keep trying and if you are in the same situation, encourage you to keep this.Fast forward and this is a great toy. One of the cats think I am there solely for food and entertainment, but sometimes just can't play with him. So when I get this, he starts twitching and chattering and chases it all over.The toy itself moves around fairly quickly and it changes direction. It also stops and then when he smacks it, the toy speeds off and the chase is on.Really well designed and a great toy.Highly recommended.

I only take a few Zoom calls a day, but somehow that’s always when my cat decides it’s playtime. This toy has been a game-changer—it keeps her entertained while I’m on work calls so I can actually focus, then give her attention after.The way it moves mimics how a mouse might dart around, and the chirping grabs her attention instantly. I love the different modes—it works great on both carpet and hard floors, and I can switch to interactive mode when I want it to move only when she touches it.The only downside is that it’s really loud on the kitchen floor, so I usually block it off when I’m home. But on carpet, it perfectly.It’s also been a lifesaver on the one day a week I go into the office—she used to get bored, but now she stays active and happy.