[Gear Review] PetDroid Laser Chaser: Like an Xbox For Your Cat!

in pets •  7 years ago 

My cat's been acting bored lately. At least according to Google. Stuff like chasing her tail, not using her litter box, yowling at nothing, etc. So I looked online for something to keep her entertained. There's loads of these automated laser pointer toys out there but if you pay attention to the reviews, most break within a month or two.

I bought this one because the reviews were overwhelmingly good. I was tempted to get a different unit because it had a cool geometric housing, but in the end, reliability wins. It doesn't matter how cool something works if it breaks down right away.

It runs on three AAA batteries. I'm not about to use disposables of course so I bought another 4 pack of Kentli rechargeable lithium ion AAAs. It's frustrating it uses an odd number because that leaves me with a single loose battery. Nothing I know of runs on a single AAA. Oh well.

Here's the unit itself. My cat's calm for a change since it's turned off. She loses her hairy little mind when it's turned on. It does move a little too fast for her to reliably track, and could stand to be a little bit brighter. It auto shuts off after 5 minutes which is too short, and there's no remote control so I have to get up each time to push the button. Definitely room for improvement.

The laser gimbal assembly. You can see a red dot on the cloudy grey plastic which my cat sometimes fixates on instead of the dot on the ground, but hey, as long as she's entertained. I wonder if eventually she'll figure out that the two are causally connected.

The mounting system. It uses three screws, but I pounded in three small nails so it mounts firmly but is still easily removable. The bracket can be detatched though and it comes with an optional suction cup in case you'd rather mount it to a window, the fridge, a smooth wall, etc.

Here she is playing with it. Like I said it drives her insane until she exhausts herself. Then she just loafs around, watching the laser move this way and that, silently cursing it. Plotting for her next big attempt to catch the damned thing and wondering who is behind it all. (Meh heh heh)

It was $22.22 and imo worth every penny. I don't have as much time to play with my cat as I'd like, and sitting there with a toy mouse on the end of a string manually moving it about gets tedious fast. This gadget will keep my cat entertained and out of my hair for long periods. Basically the same reason modern parents give tablets to their children.


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It runs on three AAA batteries.

Hehehehe, I could see "high spirit" already.

But be ready my friend, hope her love doesn't get swapped.

Nice one my friend

Three AAA battery? Well I was thinking it was going to be expensive, so how's the cat feeling having a new toy? Hahsha

Basically the same reason modern parents give tablets to their children

Lol. My friend get ready, when it (cat) gets used/tired of it, it would come back for those hairs.

Lol. Great trick. But prepare in advance for the second coming.

Your reviews would make me wanna get one for myself. Lol.
Bravo my friend

Well I'm sold on this.

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

Hehehe that last photo...she's like moving in fast forward...
Itmust definitely drive her crazy :-)

I had seen this device for some time, for people who have pets and little time or do not know how to offer a good stimulus is great.

It works for both cats and dogs The only warning is to have nothing close to glass or you will regret it. 😂😂😂

It is a good device but nothing better than the old game method to create strong bonds.

It's frustrating it uses an odd number because that leaves me with a single loose battery. Nothing I know of runs on a single AAA. Oh well.

They want you to buy more lool

Its really nice to see this part of you Alex, however i keep pondering, which would Alex love more, robots or a cat?

Nice looking cat by the way, and thanks for the advice, thats a sure sport, ild be sure to tell that to my sis, shes the catwoman

You're definitely a caring owner. Am sure she's grateful for it. I'd have suggested manual techniques against boredom but the machine definitely takes a lot of stress of you and appears to be more effective since she's happy with it

You'd be surprised but I used a laser like this to play with my parrot and he used to chase it around the same way as the cat.. :D

That seems pretty neat but I think there are some tablet and or ipad apps that you can download for free that might keep your cat busy when not playing that that lazer thing. It's amazing how even our pets use digital devices now...

Lolz. You have found the perfect device to entertain to help keep your cat busy.

So true

Basically the same reason modern parents give tablets to their children.

If I get that one to my cat - it will destroy my apartment lol. And then it will probably eat me :d

Hahahahaha... At least my friend can have some moments of Peace.

Feels good to get them busy and entertained.

Please don't forget to bring food and water. Lol

She has an automatic feeder and waterer.

Nothing is as fun as games/toys.

Sometimes I could even forget hunger itself.

It brings Joy until the real hunger and fatigue sets in.

Thanks @alexbeyman, you have brought joy upon a soul. Lol

Basically the same reason modern parents give tablets to their children.

A very inspiring closing @alexbeyman. I think the mothers of today do much to their children, thus making their children dazed.

"Basically the same reason modern parents give tablets to their children." I hope your cat does not get too attached to it like kids nowadays 😂😂
Haha now your cat will be active like you my friend 😂😂
I think i should do the same with my dog, he is 16 years, getting old now and lazy so maybe he will get some exercise. 😂😂

most of my friend got cat pet in their home and everyday i visit thier home and every time i saw that cat sleep in the sofa. thank you for posting about this laser chaser device i will suggest my friend to bye this for their pets

I think the remote control mouse you lent me takes a single battery, no?

I think it's an AA though, not AAA.

Shuts off after only 5 minutes, that's harsh for you. To get up again and again. Is she yours ? The cat I mean.

Yes, I raised her since her eyes weren't even open.

I'm curious will that thing work with my dog? Or dogs go crazy because of it and crush everything they see.

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

...not using her litter box

That’s an issue! lol laser thing always work especially on cats. I guess that’s what your cat obviously needed. That’s what he was missing. I hope he got back in to this litter box.

I’ve seen a witnessed how this cat toys works especially the laser pointer. I saw quite a series of funny videos on YouTube on this lol. It’s so thoughtful of you to think about more entertainment for her. We say thanks Alex on her behalf . Endless entertainment from now

:-)

... better yet, get him a laser lizard!

man she will be curious to catch that thing
good way to entertain her