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On
The Prowl:A Feline Purr...spective
   
The
Catfisher Toys from Bamboo
By Stacy Mantle
Are you
looking for some great new items for your favorite feline this
holiday? We've got everything covered for you this shopping
season, and the best news is that you can fill your order online
without ever facing the shopping crowds!
The first
toy that we reviewed from Bamboo Pet Products was the Catfisher
Rod and Reel, and that remains one of our most favorite toys to
date! But, Bamboo has even more toys for your kitty in the
same product line, and they include the Catfisher Bobber Toy 10-1/2" High
and the Catfisher Mouse Mitt, 13-1/2" long
.
The Catfisher Bobber Toy 10-1/2" High
is a simple item that sets on a weighted base, sort of like the
ancient toys, "Weeble Wobble". The toy has a wire
that protrudes from the top, looping down, and contains a toy which
tangles at the end of the wire. No matter how much your
favorite feline bats this toy around, it never falls over!
My cats
can keep themselves occupied for hours with this little
contraption! The take turns fighting over it, playing with it
and pushing it around the room trying to "kill" the little
mouse at the end of the toy.
The other
toy that we've had a lot of fun with is the Catfisher Mouse Mitt, 13-1/2" long
. Now, my experience with most glove toys is that my hand gets
the worst of the play. The thing I like most about the
Catfisher Mouse Mitt is that it is made of a high-quality, thick
canvas with extra long "fingers" that keep your own
fingers safe from the occasional cat bite. When you use these
types of toys, be sure that you realize you are encouraging your pet
to attack your hand. I say this for a few reasons: 1.
Some people occasionally surrender their cats and dogs because of
behavior that THEY taught them, and often the animal must be
destroyed because of uneducated owners. So be sure that when
you play with these glove-type of toys that you distinguish the
difference between the toy and your hand. Biting or clawing at
hands should never be encouraged. This can be easily avoided
if you simply help your cat realize that when it touches your actual
hand, play will be stopped immediately. 2. While my cats
and I love this toy, it is not the most frequently used toy that we
have. Remember what I mentioned above. 3. Training and
education is the most important part of having a healthy and happy
pet. Whether you are rough-housing with your pet or just
relaxing with them, remember that you are teaching them. Cats
are incredibly intelligent, and you can avoid many problems by
thinking about what you're asking your cat to do, and the type of
behavior you are encouraging, when you play with them.
I
recommend the Catfisher Mouse Mitt for your passive, shy cats who
you want to be more interactive with. I have several that are
just this way. They become wrapped up in the mouse Mitt and
forget that they are interacting with a human. Eventually
their shyness around you disappears and you may just end up with a
fun pet who loves and respects you. I do not recommend the Mouse
Mitt for highly aggressive cats who are prone to biting. For
that, I would recommend the Catfisher Bobber or the Catfisher Rod
and Reel. Eventually they will "bring it to you" to
play!
Bottom
line, we love Bamboo toys, but consider your pet's personality
before making your purchase. There are thousands of great toys out
there for your pet, and Bamboo has some of my favorites. So
don't be shy - order now - and don't forget to leave the box it
comes in out for your pet, sometimes the box itself is the best
gift!
From
the cats:
HIsses
& Spits:
The Bobber moves around a bit and is hard to get a hold of.
Mom needs to order some extra lures too - there are a lot of colors
to choose from! Catfisher Mouse Replacement Lures, 4 pk; 2" to 2-1/2" long
Purrs:
All paws up – We love our Bobber, Mouse Mitt and Rod &
Reel!
From
the humans:
Two opposable thumbs up! We
love all of Bamboo? CatFisherTM Cat Toys
, but only certain cats are allowed to play with each!
Drawback?
Choose your toy wisely - each "purrsonality" is different,
and therefore requires a different type of toy.
About the Author
Stacy Mantle is a freelance writer who currently
resides in the southwestern deserts of Arizona with a number of
cats, a coyote/wolf hybrid, and a very understanding husband. Her
writing has appeared in publications such as The Arabian Horse
Times, Today’s AZ Woman, and Pets Illustrated. Many of
her stories and articles have been translated into several
languages, and now reach an international audience. Quickly becoming
known as "…the Erma Bombeck of animals", her
writing has skyrocketed to new heights as she records the stories of
those she loves, inspiring the reader to learn why we have all come
to love the animals we share our lives with. She is the author of Conquering
the Food Chain: Living Amongst Animals (Without Becoming One),
which is available in Barnes & Noble bookstores nationwide, as
well as online at www.bn.com
or www.amazon.com.
Read
about these other great products:
Catfisher
Rod & Reel,
Catfisher
Mitt and Bobber,
Kittywalk
Enclosure,
The
CatFisher,
The
Scratch Lounge,
The
Litter Robot, Feline
Furniture,
CitiKitty,
PawSense
Software,
CellTei Carriers,
DuckyWorld
Catnip,
Ssscat,
SmartCat
Litter System,
Urine
Off,
Animal
Pathways, Drinkwell
Pet Fountain,
AquaGarden,
Life's
Abundance,
PetTemp,
and Purrfect
Fence
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