A couple of weeks ago, my old laser pointer gave up the ghost and I ordered a new one. The old kind was no longer available so I picked one recommended here on TCS. Now to the weird part. Chula used to obsessively chase the original laser dot while Paul had little interest in it. Now the situation is reversed. Paul races around like a maniac while Chula sits and watches him and makes an occasional swipe with her paw at the red dot as it goes past.
I don't know enough (actually anything) about the technology behind these laser pointers to explain this. Just thought I'd share this to let people know that there is some indication (based on my experience) that a cat's response may vary from one laser to the next. Perhaps if your cat doesn't chase one laser, he or she might chase another.
They are such great ways to get a cat to work out - Paul has definitely gotten tubbier since I adopted him 5 months ago. I think he must be tipping 18 pounds now - yikes! Of course he always gets a treat at the end of his work out so he doesn't end up feeling frustrated but I think it still works out to be a plus in the weight loss department.
I don't know enough (actually anything) about the technology behind these laser pointers to explain this. Just thought I'd share this to let people know that there is some indication (based on my experience) that a cat's response may vary from one laser to the next. Perhaps if your cat doesn't chase one laser, he or she might chase another.
They are such great ways to get a cat to work out - Paul has definitely gotten tubbier since I adopted him 5 months ago. I think he must be tipping 18 pounds now - yikes! Of course he always gets a treat at the end of his work out so he doesn't end up feeling frustrated but I think it still works out to be a plus in the weight loss department.
