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Back in the 90s when I was a little kid. They got so popular that you could eventually get them from toy machines. They also cane with different tips with different projections. I loved them. I used to point them at the roof as I went to sleep.
I've never used them with a cat though. I've heard it's not good for them to chase after something they'll never be able to get.
I've never used them with a cat though. I've heard it's not good for them to chase after something they'll never be able to get.
The first thing I thought of when I saw that video is that, hey this dude kind of looks like Syndrome from Incredibles haha
Have one for my cat. I went and got a really nice one that runs on AAA batteries so I don't have to dick around with them tiny watch ones.
Yeah, if they can't physically catch something it can actually stress them out over time. I use a laser pointer sparingly with my cats and mainly use physical toys they can touch and hold onto.
Obligatory PSA: Don't use it to play with your cat for too long, and give your cat a physical toy or something to "catch" afterwards, to prevent frustration build up.
I have a green one. No cats. I bought it out of curiosity because it came with a different lens to make pretty patterns.
My cat LOVES the laser pointer. If I so much as go near where I keep it or jingle my keys (the pointer has a dangling key chain) he is RIGHT THERE, eyes wide and anticipating the chase. He has more fun and is more animated with it than any other cat I've had or played with in my life lol.
I'm one to let him "catch" it. Turning it off at a well timed swat or bite lol. I'll give a bunch of "good job, you got it!"s. I'm also telling the kids "no" because they don't know how to do a proper tease and chase and catch and don't want him getting bored or to "figure it out" if that makes sense.
It's best if you give them something physical (a treat or a toy mouse, for example). If you just turn it off they get confused and often think it just got away.
Although the best is to not use a laser pointer at all. Get a "cat fishing pole" or similar that is a lot more satisfying as they catch it from time to time, make them happy and release tension. Your little buddies deserve it. :)
Yeah, I see what you're saying. Does my hand count? Haha. He does have mice and donut toys he plays with.
Never play with your cat with your hands; it teaches them the entirely wrong lesson and leads to bites and scratches when you least expect them. If your cat ever goes for your hand to play, always redirect to a toy.
They were all the rage when I was in middle school back in 2000. I owned one of the cheap flea market ones.
That why you point it to a treat or toy. It's the only thing my Cat goes nuts over besides pony tail holders.
Same here hehe, I miss dumb rages of random stuff.
At one time we had door alarm systems as a fad.
Goddamn that is some impressive lasering. His sense of reckless sciencing brings a tear to my eye. So cool.
yep it's shaped like a mouse for my cats :)
i used to have one of those green lasers when i was younger. unlike the red laser it wasn't just a red dot but you had the entire laser visible so it was like having a giant really thin lightsaber! it actually looked like this:
i used to have one of those green lasers when i was younger. unlike the red laser it wasn't just a red dot but you had the entire laser visible so it was like having a giant really thin lightsaber! it actually looked like this:
yeah it fucks with their head. i don't use it a lot with them but when i do i just give them a real toy to play with until they forget about the laser.
Yep!! I didn't know this and my little Bichon lost her mind - I had one from when I had a cat and thought maybe my dog will like it annnnnd she did but she literally didn't relax for days after - would just stare at the walls looking for it. It drove her mad and I only used once for 5 mins.
Don't use em with dogs!!
Edit - Maybe not all dogs but some seem to go crazy as above
I bought a couple of these to use with HTPC's. Now they belong to the cat.
Sure did when they were one of the popular toys to have. Probably had like 4 as a kid.
Haven't had the need to use one for practical matters tho.
Haven't had the need to use one for practical matters tho.
I'm playing Terraria with my spouse and wanted to use a laser pointer to more easily show where things are in the inventory, point things out on the minimap, etc.
I tried a pretty cheap red one we had around, but it doesn't work very well on the TV screen. Does anyone have any experience using a laser pointer on a (plasma) TV?
I tried a pretty cheap red one we had around, but it doesn't work very well on the TV screen. Does anyone have any experience using a laser pointer on a (plasma) TV?