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Cats are going bonkers for this quirky toy! Despite its funky smell, they can't resist the allure of the stinky ferret. From bunny kicks to drool-soaked cuddles, it's a feline favourite. Some owners are wary of the fur shedding, but the joy it brings is undeniable. Whether it's a playful tussle or a comforting snuggle, this toy is a hit among cats of all ages, leaving them purring with delight.
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He is obsessed with this!
My Ozzy was trying to get this out the box/packet before i had chance to open it for him and he loves it! He has a habit of destroying toys quite quickly but this one is still going (despite dome fluff ripped from the nose) 6 weeks later which is a miracle!
Yes it does stink but he doesn't seem to mind!
Kitty cat LOVES THIS!
Bought this as my cat only likes the valarian pouches you can get, doesn’t care for catnip at all! Absolutely loves this, hasn’t stopped playing with it since I got it out the box and even then she was straight in the box for it when it arrived! Defiantly will be buying more! Defiantly stinks though but excessive smell goes quite quickly.
Stinky ferret is a hit
I bought the ferret & the mouse. Other reviewers have mentioned the awful smell (to be honest it's like vomit) but once the toys were out of the plastic bag it's not too noticeable unless you pick them up. Both cats loved ferret the best although he's not got much filling compared to mouse. They loved it so much they fought over it. Definitely a hit & would recommend.
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My cat didn’t even wait for the bag to be opened
The smell is another level. It’s got a faint hint of fox wee about it. It smells so bad! If you have large issues with rotten smells, I would avoid.
However, my cat absolutely LOVES it. She was all over it as soon as I got it out the box. She didn’t even wait for the packet to be opened.
I would 100% buy again if this ever got destroyed. I am hoping the smell dies down after a while though. . .
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Brilliant!
My cats are OBSESSED with this ferret. It does smell a bit (we've renamed it stinky ferret) but it's worth it. Our older cat who is normally only interested in eating and sleeping loves playing with it.
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LOVE
Both of my cats love this!!! It does smell if you hold it up close to your nose like a wet dog smell but I haven’t found it stinks out the room or house like other reviews have said! Cats absolutely love it :)
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The love of a ferret
Just received my order....the ferret has been loved by 4 out of 5 cats...i’m back on here to order more. It is smelly but no more than my German shepherds buffalo ears that he likes.
Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Toy
This toy is amazing☺️My cat like it !
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Really smells
My cats love this, my household doesn’t. My one concern was one of the cats was ripping out the fur, then she was eating it. We were worried about what it would do to her insides, so the ferret is now in an old sock, the cats still love it, and it still smells bad ☺️
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Cat loves it, smell not so great
My cat practically wrestled the plastic bag it came in out of my hands and then spent ages cuddling and attacking the toy itself. Happy cat! However, I did get this toy rather than one of the other Aumüller ones as it said it was silver vine, no mention of valerian. When you receive it, you can smell the valerian, and the insert that comes with it says ‘silver vine and valerian’. I find the smell gross so I might not have got it for her if I’d known, although she does love it.
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Stinky ferret!!! Absolutely honks!
God it stinks, but the cat loves it. It’s huge! She carries it around like a baby and then goes into kill mode. It does smell flipping awful though. I didn’t read the reviews before I bought it but Christ alive it’s next level. I would buy another though if she ever killed it enough that it was no longer interesting.
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Stinks but cat loves it!
Cat loves it. Smells awful but who am I to come between a cat and her stinky ferret. Great value and well made.
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Omg smells of fox poo!
This smells bad, made my house smell bad too! My cat sniffed it, picked it up and took it outside and then walked away from it. He was as amused as we were! If he could speak human I am sure I would have to bleep out the words! Shame as i think he would have played with it if it wasnt for the smell. Glad he doesnt like it as this is going in the bin....waste of money, what a shame!
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stinks for humans ..kittys love love
well absolutely stinks like nothing ive ever smelt but all our cats are obsessed ...its love love ...so i cant help but leave it stinking the house out ...as happy cat is the most important 😊😊
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Absolutely Honks!
If I could give minus stars I would. This toy absolutely reeks. It triggered my asthma and made my cat Jodie vomit!
It’s a pity as the furry ferret itself would have been great.
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Stinky ferret
Oh my word, never had such a reaction to any toy before. Max absolutely loves, loves, loves this. He was on it straight away, chewing biting and kicking! Throwing it up in the air and catching it. We sat there in hysterics, it was a joy to behold. Never had anything with these herbs and they do smell but it's worth it. Really, really, good value. Thank you Zooplus. ❤️
ferret toy
My kitten launched on this as soon as it was out of the packet and proceeded to play with it throughout every inch of the house. A strong smell of herbs. He responds the most to silvervine or valerian. A light toy for him to carry around, a good size to have a scrap with (he's a very big kitten), and long fake fur to give it that twitchy effect..
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Great toy
As soon as we took this out of the box, both our two cats absolutely loved this. They had a stronger reaction than they have had to anything else like it. Will definitely have to get some more, which is no problem as the price is great as well. Can definitely recommend.
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Absolutely love it
Both cats were fixated on this toy, immediately rubbing themselves on it and throwing it in the air. We found one cat cuddling it this morning, what a good purchase they love it
Yay! It's a hit
My cats liked and were almost fighting each other over it. Good job I also bought another toy with the same filling ;) I am not overly keen on the smell myself, but as long as the babes are happy ... ...
It's not a catnip toy, the label says it has silver vine and valerian. The German on the package may be also referring to catnip as in cat mint but the valerian is massively overpowering. Anyway, my cats keep on playing with both toys :) It is an attractive well made toy.
Reviews from other countries
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1 szt.
Super
My cat is happy, he loves the ferret!
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1 jouet
The favourite toy
The ferret is still my cats' favourite toy. I buy them one from time to time. Valerian has a very strong smell, so don't be surprised—yes, it smells strong, and yes, that's normal. But as long as the cats are happy, that's what matters most to me.
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View original|France
1 jouet
Top notch
One of the best toys I've bought for my cat—he reacts instantly to the smell, rolls on the floor, and plays with it for about 10 to 15 minutes. My other cat, who usually doesn't respond to catnip, actually reacts to this toy and plays with it too 🥰
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View original||Czechia
2 kusy
Ferret
I didn't expect it to be such a hit—our cats absolutely love them.
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View original|Germany
1 Stück
Sheds long fibres that can be swallowed
Actually popular, apparently smells great. Encourages licking, and that's exactly the problem: the faux fur is very loosely woven, the long fibres come off easily and end up being swallowed. Not good at all.
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View original||Germany
Sparpaket: 2 Stück
Ferret kick
These ferrets are absolutely amazing. I already had one for my old cat, and even at 18 years old and in a weakened state, she still had her crazy five minutes with it. And now with the two kittens, it's a real hit. Luckily, there are two in the pack so each one has their own to carry around, knead, lie on, bite into, and drool over. They drag it off like prey and take it to their hiding spot—I'd give it 10 stars if I could!
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View original||Poland
1 szt.
I recommend
I expected my cat to go crazier with it after reading the comments, but with a bit of encouragement she can really wrestle that ferret toy with her teeth and paws. As for the smell, well, the most important thing is that the cat likes it. :)
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View original||Poland
1 szt.
This is terrifying!
Oh gosh, how awful it smells :((( It reeks like decomposing human remains or some other creature, like a mix of vomit and faeces :(((
But the cat doesn’t mind (she’s not disgusted by the stench) and even played with it at first ;)
I ripped it open and poured out the stinky stuff they’d sewn inside. I’ll see if it’s possible to get rid of that smell. Every time I remember that stench, it makes me want to throw up :(((
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1 unidad
Brilliant
They loved it, it has a smell they just can't resist.
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View original||Spain
1 unidad
MY CAT LIKES IT
He fights with him, bites him, and shakes him as if he were prey.
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View original||Germany
Sparpaket: 2 Stück
Expected more
5 cats and not a single one is even remotely interested. 😕
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1 unidad
Good
They're good, I bought two for my two five-month-old kittens and as soon as they arrived, they used them and played with them. But as the days go by, they hardly even look at them. They've got too many toys, just like kids.
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View original||Croatia
1 komad
Excellent
All the cats are thrilled; as soon as I opened the package, they immediately started sniffing around, rolling on the bag, and cuddling with the ferret. I'll order one for each cat.
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1 szt.
I've never seen cats in such a state
The first toy that completely captivated the cats, they love it.
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1 unidad
50/50
One of my cats did like it, but the other one didn't like it at all.
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View original||Sweden
1 styck
Watch out for loose “hair”
Be careful with this one, make sure to thoroughly pluck out all the loose plastic hairs before giving it to your cat. There are loads of loose plastic strands that will fall out and end up in your cat’s stomach and intestines if you’re not careful (and maybe even if you are). With that in mind, I wouldn’t have bought it if I’d known. The cat definitely plays with it, but I’m not sure it’s worth the risk of her ending up with a stomach full of plastic hairs when she licks it. The quality doesn’t feel great.
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View original|Netherlands
1 stuk - Aumüller Kattenspeelgoed Fretje
Smells really bad
Nice toy to look at, but it smells soooo bad! Even after washing it, it still stinks. When I'm sitting on the sofa, I can just smell that thing lying next to me.
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