KB1223: This is the first catnip toy I've ever seen my cat reject. I wondered if the fabric was too thick to get the catnip through it but he winced at the smell of the provided "catnip" when I tried to give him that alone. He likes the little mice though. I think I might remove and discard the stuffing out of the fish, wash them, and fill them with my own catnip to see if I can get some usefulness out of them. Still hoping the fabric isn't too thick. Too much effort for cat toys. The fish are kind of cute and the refillable concept is good. The size is much larger than I expected (so check out the measurements in the listing photos!). Overall would not recommend.
United States on Oct 11, 2023
Amazon Customer in MN: Kitties love it and it’s easy to refill. They toss it around and kick it like the videos in other reviews! They get a little bored when they realize they can’t get into the catnip but still entertains them.
United States on Sep 04, 2023
Victoria Cunningham: My cat loves his fishes. I love the zipper instead of Velcro.
United States on Jun 23, 2023
Amazon Customer: I knew there were two sizes of these fish toys but the listing says it’s the larger of the two but when i received them i was disappointed to see that they were indeed the small version. they’re obviously still great but my big man of a cat has a hard time really playing with them
Canada on Jun 10, 2023
Lucy: I thought when I bought these fish for my cats that they would go ape over them. They are very colorful, well made and durable. Unfortunately my guys are not as interested as I thought they would be. Other reviewers said their cats love them. I don't know. I have to wonder if the catnip inside has somehow lost it's scent because not one out of 10 has any interest at all. I think I might roll them around in some catnip I have and that might entice them. I think they're a great toy but I'm not a cat.
Canada on Apr 27, 2022
Caitlin P.: I love these fishies. They are exceptionally well made and very sturdy for even the roughest playtime. The colours are punchy and the little zip-up pouches in the belly area are strong. The only issue is my cats hate them. They have never once even cared to try and play with one, even with my urging. I have tried everything, stuffing them with catnip, rolling them in catnip, leaving them catnip-free, even play fighting with my cats using them. No dice. I am sure there are cats out there who would love these, mine just prefer more standard kickers.
The puppy loves carrying them around though, and they hold up well, so that's a plus.
Canada on Oct 02, 2020
Linda Pfeiffer: My cat loves catnip and loves it best when I stuff it in a toy for him, so he can throw it in the air and catch it between his paws and then lick it madly before he tosses it again. These toy fish can all be stuffed and they are quite large but skinny, so the cat has no trouble holding on to them. They come with a zipper which I prefer rather than the Velcro closing on all the other toys I have for him. After awhile the Velcro gets soggy from his licking, and harder to close from his pulling on it. But so far the zipper is holding well. Only time will tell. He likes the soft plush feel of the fish. The other toy mice are being withheld until Christmas and the other four fish too. One toy at a time. This is a very economical package. I have bought many toys for him and the kind you stuff with catnip cost $4.00 to $6.00 each, so this package is cheaper by far. Plus you get the little mice and some catnip to start with. I also bought another large catnip container for refilling along with these items.
Canada on Nov 27, 2019
Lin ZeppelinLin Zeppelin: The media could not be loaded. Buying toys for my cat is always a risk - she's really picky when it comes to toys. She won't like just any mouse, she's very selective. Thank goodness she absolutely loves the two that come in this bundle! They squeak when she bites or pounces on them, it's adorable. It's not loud or annoying either. I like hearing the 'squeak' every now and then - it puts a smile on my face knowing that she's enjoying them.
As for the fish, she prefers the skinny, smaller blue fish over the larger ones. I think it's because she's intimidated by larger toys in general. The skinnier fish roll around more easily when she bats them, so I think that makes them more enticing/satisfying to play with than the larger fish. I love it when she rolls around holding the fish in her paws, chewing the head while 'bunny kicking' its body with her feet. She gladly uses the larger fish as pillows for her naps - she uses pillows like a human!
These toys are of great quality too. The printing on the body of the fish is clear and realistic. The tails of the mice are rubbery and strong. All in all, I am very happy with this purchase and would recommend this toy...
Canada on Nov 10, 2018
Charmain R: UPDATE
I was right. That found kitten from that original review turned out to be a tiny adult and she still shows no interest in these big fishies. She prefers the little fuzzy mice that she can carry in her mouth, or some of the jingle balls for chasing. But my adult (and possibly partially senile🙀) old cat regularly "catches" and wrestles them into submission, including alot of back-leg kicking! Then she walks around the house doing that mama-cat kitten call to come eat. When I found her, she was raising a litter by hunting for them in the 120-acre yard at our site. We didn't mess with the cats because they kept down rats, nutrias, and snakes, etc. between and under the shipping containers we used as storage. Anyway -- That very loud call echoing in the warehouse, where my office was, was HOW I found her with her babies. I had to trap the little ones, but Mamasan has been the light of my life for 11 years now. That's how long it's been since she had kittens to call! (Senile?🤔) At any rate, I put the fishes in a plastic bag with a sprinkle of catnip, for a day, occasionally, and then she really goes to town! It's really cute. She is a beautiful Bombay and the most...
United States on Sep 18, 2018
| Youngever 7-Piece Cat Toy Variety Pack with 5 Refillable Catnip Fish Toys | Interactive Cat Toy: Cat Dancer 101 - Stimulate Your Cat's Natural Instincts! | SmartyKat Skitter Critters Catnip Mice: Fun Interactive Cat Toy for Hours of Playtime! | |
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| Sale off | $2 OFF | ||
| Total Reviews | 147 reviews | 1 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Item model number | 1 | 101 | 39384 |
| Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. | ||
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 24 x 24 inches; 2.4 Ounces | 9 x 0.25 x 6 inches; 0.71 Ounces | 4 x 0.98 x 1.18 inches; 0.35 Ounces |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | No | No |
| Manufacturer | Youngever LLC | Cat Dancer Products | PetWise, Inc. |
| ASIN | B07B3L3SLB | B0006N9I68 | B001FK4744 |
| Date First Available | February 26, 2018 | November 25, 2004 | February 4, 2013 |
The fish toys are well made, and has a zipper to get inside them. They used stiff, fluffy cotton/polyester for filler, but there's no seperate compartment for the catnip, meaning you can't remove old catnip without replacing the filler as well.
The reason I gave 4 stars for toys that just sit in a corner is bc cats are weird and just bc my cats don't like them doesn't mean yours won't. Every toy I give my cat that's a cat toy, it's ignored. Drop a hair tie, throw a crushed piece of paper, or drag a string and they're all about it tho.
United States on Oct 29, 2023