Dr. Noys Squirrel Cat Toy Reviews

• I am amazed...

  
  By A2EAK08LRX8JLK on 2007-07-02
  I have a kitty that I adopted at the local Animal Welfare League where she'd been abandoned with a note saying her previous owner had passed away and she (the cat,) needed a new home. She's almost six years old, had been declawed, and had no desire to play with anything other than to bite me whenever the mood struck her. Now, however, she -LOVES- to play with her squirrel, tossing it, stalking it, chasing it, doing the old rear paw burn out with it, so I have to say that I am impressed. It's the first thing she looks for in the a.m. when she wakes up, even before nagging me for her morning food. I'd bought her freshly cut catnip, fresh-growing catnip and some of the packaged stuff and she ignored it all. Since I put some of the cheap, dry stuff into the squirrel's catnip pouch, she has even learned to enjoy the catnip. I'm happy for her, as she had done little other than sleep and eat since I adopted her. She's finally being a kitty again.
  
  

• We Call Him Secret Squirrel

  
  By A1ZN60ABQVH3MK on 2007-02-15
  I have two cats and they both love Secret Squirrel. He has a velcro tummy that you can open up and stuff full of catnip. He comes with two little catnip "tea bags" to stuff in him, but my cats prefer the loose leaf catnip inside him. That way if you give him a good rub between your hands the catnip is refreshed and smells new. They like to carry him all over the house and toss him in the air. It's definitely one of their favorite toys. They also enjoy the chipmonk version of the same toy.
  
  

• Felines Favorite Toy

  
  By A2S2EOFNRKKWI1 on 2006-06-12
  I have two tomcats,one Feral ,the other Domestic,
  Both love this Toy,
  They spend hours throwing and then chasing the Squirrel,The domestic cat carry's his around constantly,The only Bad is that they love this item so much I have had to replace them within months as both cats tear them up.
  
  

• We luv this toy

  
  By A221DRSLX9NF6I on 2007-06-21
  Our kitten Henry was really the first to notice "mr squirrel" even though we had the squirrel toy for a year before we had Henry, as well as several other Dr. Noys toys like this for cats. Henry carries Mr.S all over the house. The funny thing is he and our beagle boy play with it, its like a game as to who has the squirrel. Sadly the original Mr. S went to the great kitty toy heaven when after 5 months of this game the beagle finally figured out the right way to tear him open. But in true fashion we had a spare on hand as we were terrified something may happen to Mr. S and kill their game.
  This is a great product, tough, durable, and cute. We have also since bought "Nuts" the Mr Noys dog version of the squirrel that squeaks. And in real life the squirrel doesn't look quite so odd like in the Amazon pic, it doesn't look nearly as road kill-ey. :)
  
  

• Our cats (all 12 of them) gave it a "4 out of 5 paper bags" score

  
  By A3NGSZKNXITBUP on 2007-08-08
  We rescue cats and thus have become somewhat knowledgeable on cat toy preferences. Basically they are as diverse as humans, just don't respond well to advertisements and how much it costs, nor do they worry about what the cats next door have. Ours are the type who may turn their noses up at a $40 toy and play for hours with the paper bag it came in...hence the "5 paper bags" score. With regards to Dr. Noys Cat Squirrel all but 3 of our cats spent considerable time bitting, kicking, throwing, dragging and slobbering on this toy. Therefore they gave it 4 paper bags and since they do not believe in a perfect cat toy we figured that was worth 5 stars on Amazon
  
  
• Fun Toy
  By A8ULAQWF60L8K on 2007-09-05
  We have two cats. They enjoyed this toy a lot...for about ten minutes. That's actually quite a lot for these cats. Just like most cats they have short attention spans. They definitely did not ignore it -- one of them tossed it up in the air a few times and the other one attacked it in a very playful manner! They do go back to this toy on occasion and play with it again. Generally it was a pretty good hit. As for quality of the product, it appears to be safe -- no loose parts and good construction. The pouch for the catnip appears to be secure (the cats have not opened it yet). It was shipped very quickly and came in excellent condition.
  
  
• Cat goes nuts for the squirrel!
  By A307C3LPJ6W2CT on 2007-07-01
  Admittedly, my cat will play with anything. She paid rapt attention when I was opening it and was attacking it and batting it around right away, trying to eviscerate the catnip from the squirrel's pouch with her hind legs. Great for a curious kitty; maybe not so exciting for an older and more dignified cat.
  Follow-up: January 2008: My cat still prefers this toy to any other, with loose catnip in the pouch. She has gotten the tail off one of her other rodent-like toys but not this one. It's really well made. I didn't buy her anything for Christmas because her newest thrill is playing paw hockey with a macadamia nut (in the shell) on the kitchen floor.
  
  
• There are catnip toys, and then there's Dr. Noys Cat Squirrel
  By A1GQ5ORAW7MYCU on 2007-10-13
  I could write a lot of frilly words, but suffice it to say that this toy has to be hidden in a cabinet with a latch. The cats go bonkers for this hideous little bundle of fluff, and I have ordered additional squirrels to avoid territorial fights over who gets to kill it next. I have actually seen the thing fly past my knees while I was sitting on a chair reading, and it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside when my semi-feral runt breaks its neck. Fun days.
  
  
• My cats LOVE this squirrel!
  By ABBJ0TDEWMIU6 on 2007-11-10
  My cats absolutely LOVE this squirrel! However, I made the mistake of only buying one for my two cats. They were both intruiged when it arrived and my dominant cat took ownership of it immediately. Now I'm buying another one so they both can enjoy this coveted cat toy. I highly recommend this for any cat-household!
  
  
• Snuggle Buddy Only
  By ACT9UD0755D6N on 2008-01-16
  Sadly my cat does not play with this toy. He will however use it for a pillow quite frequently. He is very respectful with it, almost like he thinks it's a small animal and he's afraid of hurting it. I wish he would play with it though :-( I am giving this toy a good rating because I know cat toys are hit or miss depending on your cat's personality and it IS a well constructed, attractive toy. I have a large British Short Hair (15 lbs) and I think if he CHOSE to play with it, he wouldn't destroy it immediately.
  
  
• A dud
  By A1PGIK7B7URO15 on 2007-11-05
  When I introduced this toy to my cat he just glared back at me with a "you must be kidding" look and just strolled away, leaving me holding it like a fool. Later, I saw him biting it a few times but hasn't developed any further interest in it. It didn't cost much so no great loss. Just with all these positive reviews I had to write. I don't think catnip appeals to him.
  
  
• cat loves it
  By ACX6WTVD1U2WE on 2008-01-02
  my cat got to the toy before i even got it out of the packaging for him. plays with it for hours. i found him curled up with asleep last night lol
  
  
• My cat's new buddy!
  By AEYXKQ44RCJAC on 2008-01-05
  THEY LOVE IT! One of my cats has taken to "nesting" it - Keeps it under his chest or chin - and sleeps that way. I moved it a few inches, and within 5 minutes he was back on it. It's a hoot!
  
  
• Tux's favorite kitty toy
  By A3HVDBXQ32WWDF on 2008-04-08
  My cat Tux loves this squirrel. It is perfect size for him to grab on with his front paws and kick with his hind legs. After he is done with all the kicking & biting, he often lays there resting his little head on the squirrel. The velcro is pretty secure so the cat nip stays in pretty well too.
  
  
• Cat Toy
  By A2QFTIOKVJ2XS4 on 2007-08-26
  My two, 3 month old kittens, absolutely love this toy. Whether it's getting cuddled or thrown up in the air, it get a lot of playing time.
  
  
• Not for Finicky Animals
  By A3RV3FCNKTT9HM on 2007-11-16
  I just got this little cutie toy, and I'm sort of bummed that my cats are not playing with it at all. My cats tend to like playing with all sorts of things, like little stuffed mice, or strings, balls, etc. I figured they'd enjoy something that looked like an animal. They don't. And they're not interested in the catnip either.
  
  
• Get the Collection!
  By AD682MQNGB4LK on 2008-01-08
  My three cats love the entire Dr. Noys line. I was shocked at how much they loved these toys immediately upon taking them out the packaging. The squirrel is great... and I also found they love the frog, the lamb, and the carrot with the feathers. Daddy Pompoms.. the spider like one... is a mild favorite. From what I've read, these toys are a hit or miss. I suggest the squirrel, carrot, and daddy pompoms for adult cats... as mine seem to prefer those over the frog and the lamb. My kitten, however, adores the frog and the lamb as they are smaller and lighter than the previous three I mentioned.... I should also add that these toys are totally durable. I bought the squirrel about 3 years ago and it has shown very little wear, even though they have played very roughly with it. Since then, I have purchased the rest of the collection with equally great results. Lastly, I suggest adding fresh catnip often. The catnip that is included is okay... but I could tell it's stale. I like to wrap the catnip in a paper towel after crushing it well with my fingers (releases the scent), and once again, their love for the toy is rekindled! You'll be hard pressed to find a better, more lasting line of cat toys.
  
  
• My cat actually PLAYS with it!
  By A1MYHD98LM6LHF on 2008-01-16
  This is the first toy I've ever come across where my cat actually plays with it for more than a few seconds and then it was forgotten. My cat will throw this in the air, wrestle with it, try to tear it apart by digging at it with her back claws....It's a real pleasure to watch her go into "killer" mode once this toy hits the ground:)
  
  
• My Kitten loves Mr Squirrel
  By A3LB6TS2E9CQ8Y on 2008-05-08
  I can through Mr Squirrel and my kitten with attack it everytime... something about him drives him nuts...
  
  
• My finicky kitty LOVES this!!!
  By AKR8NA53SLKPI on 2008-06-03
  Sophie plays only with very specific toys. This didn't take any prodding from me. She attacks it and makes some adorable noises while she conquers her prey!!
  
  
• cat toy
  By AELOT2DPBDJ1P on 2008-06-09
  my cat loves this toy, he gets up on the bed with it and growls at it and restles it, flips it around, bites it, just plays for a long time, great toy!
  
  
• My cat doesn' t much like it
  By A2BR8YQUCWL2H on 2007-12-01
  I have an 8-month old kitten who loves to play. He adores his "Da Bird" and his crinkle balls but doesn't do much with this squirrel. However, I want to give it a decent rating because it seems to be relatively well-made, is fairly priced for what it is... just because my cat prefers other toys doesn't mean this should receive a decent score.
  
  
  
• My cat has no interest
  By AU9VFU7Z50VTR on 2007-12-26
  It's hit and miss with cat toys. Sometimes my 9-month old kitten loves them, sometimes he doesn't. I'm giving this toy a good rating because it seems fairly well made and fairly priced. But my feline has absolutely no interest in it, even when it's got the tea-bag filled with cat nip inside it.
  
  
• Great toy, lazy cats
  By A18Z37AMSO3JUL on 2007-12-27
  ... The poofy tail and catnip had them interested for a while, more than most toys.
  ... It's so soft and cute, it doesn't even seem like a cat toy, more like a child's stuffed animal.
  
  
• Great Toy
  By A39RAJHWE0D1DL on 2008-02-13
  Both our cats took to this toy immediately and have since had loads of fun carrying, hiding and smacking it about all around the house.
  
  
• Um... what does it do?
  By A2ZO10IGM0XE9D on 2008-03-17
  I heard that catnip drives your cat a little looney. The stuff that goes inside the toys excites the cat senses but my cat did nothing. She sniffed and and walked away. Now its in the trash because she doesnt even go near it. The squirrel is cute but my cat doesnt like it, maybe someone else cat might like it...
  
  
• They are cats.....
  By A2AVAJALVGYZPD on 2008-03-26
  The thing that is funny about cats is that you will spend $100 on the coolest toy or condo or whatever you can find. Then when you get home they play with the bag you brought it home in and can't stay out of the box it came in.
  
  I have 3 cats and only one of them has taken claim to this toy. I always know when she has it in her mouth because she growls a bit as if to claim she has just brought me a dead rodent.
  
  Overall I enjoy the product and would suggest it. Just be aware that not all cats will enjoy this toy.
  
  
• Kitten's Favorite Toy
  By A2Q9D2UVJO4RTQ on 2008-06-25
  My cat loves to carry this toy around in her mouth and play fetch with it. She drowned her first one a few weeks ago and no other toy will do. I have to stock up on these so as not to have her without one again!! Most toys are hard for her to carry (she's tiny and has a small mouth) but this one is nice and soft and easy for her to bring onto the bed.
  
  
• Our cats love it when it's filled with catnip
  By A3C5IHY4F15D26 on 2007-11-12
  When it's freshly filled with catnip, our cats love it -- they toss it all over the place. However, when the catnip has been inside the squirrel for more than 20 minutes, they couldn't even be bothered by the squirrel. So, it's definately the catnip they like and not the squirrel by itself.
  
  
• my kitten loves it!
  By AZE0OFV4GZZ44 on 2007-12-25
  My ragdoll kitten absolutely adores this toy; she loves to throw it up in the air and try and catch it, and then 'kill' it. Even my senior cat (who never plays) batted this around a few times.
  
  

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