
Fuzzy Catnip and Crinkle Mouse for Cats
Product Description
The Spot Flat Mouse Frankie with Nip from Ethical Pet is a lifelike, fuzzy fur mouse that will delight your cat and make her feel like she's discovered a treasure. Made with a soft outer fabric and filled with catnip and crinkle material, it produces engaging sounds that attract cats. Measuring about 5.5 inches long, it is perfect for swatting, pouncing, chasing, or cuddling alone.
Benefits
- Sparks Hunting Instinct: The lifelike fuzzy mouse switches on your cat's hunting mode for swatting, pouncing, and chasing.
- Catnip Excitement: Catnip filling is irresistible to many cats and helps drive playful, energetic activity.
- Crinkle Sound: The crinkle material adds sound your cat cannot resist, drawing her into repeated play.
- Encourages Exercise: Great for indoor cats to get exercise and satisfy their natural desire to hunt.
- Play Or Cuddle: The cuddly design works well for interactive play or a relaxed solo cuddle session.
- Assorted Colors: The mouse ships in assorted styles and colors, so the look may vary.
Materials Used
The mouse has a soft, lifelike fuzzy fur exterior that is cuddly for cats, filled inside with enticing catnip and crinkle material for stimulation.
How to Use
Specifications
- Length: Approximately 5.5 inches.
- Contents: Catnip and crinkle material.
- Color: Assorted colors and styles.
- Species: Cats.
Usage Instructions
- Toss To Play: Toss the mouse across the floor so your cat can pounce, bat, and chase.
- Interactive Play: Move the mouse to mimic prey and invite your cat into active play.
- Solo Cuddle: Leave the mouse out for a solo cuddle and kick session between play times.
- Supervise Always: Use the toy under supervision and stop play if any part comes loose.
Additional Information
Care Instructions
- Spot Clean: Wipe the mouse gently with a damp cloth, then let it dry completely.
- Do Not Soak: Avoid submerging the mouse in water, as this can damage the fabric and catnip.
- Inspect Regularly: Check the mouse often and remove it if seams open or parts loosen.
- Store Sealed: Keep the mouse in a sealed container between sessions to help preserve the catnip.
Safety Instructions
- Supervised Use: The manufacturer states this toy is intended to be used under supervision during play.
- Remove If Loose: Do not allow your cat to play if any part comes loose or separates.
- Ingestion Risk: Cats can swallow small toy parts, which may cause serious intestinal blockages needing veterinary care.
- Catnip Response Varies: About half of cats do not respond to catnip, and responders show brief behavior changes.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Spot Flat Mouse Frankie with Nip?
Ans: This realistic, furry mouse cat toy by Ethical Pet has a soft exterior filled with catnip and crinkle material. Its appealing scent and textured sounds are designed to encourage cats to swat, pounce, and chase.
Q2: Does the mouse have catnip and crinkle inside?
Ans: Yes. The mouse has a soft, cuddly outer surface and is filled with enticing catnip and crinkle material inside. The scent of the catnip combined with the crinkle sound encourages lively, engaged play in many cats.
Q3: How big is the Flat Mouse Frankie?
Ans: The Flat Mouse Frankie measures about 5.5 inches in length. Its size allows cats to easily grasp, bat, kick, and carry it. It is suitable for interactive play with you as well as independent solo play.
Q4: Is this toy good for indoor cats?
Ans: Yes. It stimulates active play by encouraging your cat to pounce, bat, and chase, helping indoor cats stay active and satisfy their natural hunting instincts in a safe, engaging way.
Q5: Should I supervise my cat with this toy?
Ans: Yes, the manufacturer recommends supervising your pet while playing with the toy and advises removing it if any parts come loose or detach. Supervision helps prevent pets from chewing off and swallowing pieces.
Q6: What colors does the mouse come in?
Ans: The Flat Mouse Frankie comes in a range of colors and styles, so it might look different from the picture. This variety allows cats to explore different colors while still enjoying the same catnip and crinkle features.
Q7: Why does catnip not affect some cats?
Ans: A cat's response to catnip depends on genetics, with about half of all cats not reacting. Those that do respond usually show short-lived behaviors like relaxation or increased playfulness.
Q8: How do I clean the Flat Mouse Frankie?
Ans: To clean the mouse, gently spot clean it using a damp cloth and let it dry completely before returning it to play. Avoid soaking it, since too much water can damage the fabric and wash out the catnip.
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