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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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Oh my goodness!!!
Honestly the best cat toy ever! Strong cat bio, my cat was crazy playing with this, I will buy more to leave around the house when we go on holiday, he was crying for it before I even took it out of wrapper! Big win here!!
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A hit
Tilly went mad for her new ferret! Not seen her react the same way to anything else!
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Stinky little thing..but my cat loves it!
My god when I opened the packet I heaved!!! However my cat absolutely loves his stinky ferret, he doesn't ever go far from it.
The smell has eased off a week later too, and he's still just as in love.
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Best cat toy ever!
I've never seen my cats go as crazy for any toy as they have for these. My biggest cat is a greedy beast and obsessed with food and wasn't even interested in his dinner when I gave him this. That is unheard of! Could not recommend these enough!
Cat heaven
My two cats don’t usually respond to catnip and most toys hold limited bursts of interest when playing by themselves. But they immediately grabbed these (one each) and were rolling on them, licking, chewing and swatting them about. In heaven. Hope they survive the night. Definite reorder on the cards as a real hit. Didn’t find the smell an issue.
Stinky ferret never fails!
This is the best cat toy ever - I initially got it as a freebie with Zooplus points and my Billy went absolutely mad for it, he’s now on his 4th and I’ve bought them as gifts for 8 friends whose cats have gone equally nuts. Please can we get them back in stock, we need another one!
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The road kill looking ferret...
Yes it stinks to high heaven, yes it looks like mangled roadkill once my cats get hold of it but my god it's the most played with toy in the house!! I got my mums cat one once - my mum gave it back to me cos she couldn't stomach the smell lol... please get these back in we desperately need a new one!
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Best cat toy ever!
My cats were obsessed with the stinky ferret (and boy, does it stink). I've also given one to a few friends for their cats who are equally mad for it. Please restock- the one on sale on Amazon is a pale imitation!
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Please restock!
Our cats are obsessed!! I need to buy more as a relatives dog even stole one! but there’s been no stock for a while
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Awesome
I have 2 9 year old cats that get up in the morning and dig these out of their toy box and carry them round. The local fox also plays with one that was taken into the back garden. Now adopting a rescue kitty she has taken to them and my sons lurcher took one home when he came to visit. wherever i go im coming across one or two. They need to get more stock in rapid as i need to fill up the toy box with several more to keep the animals happy😀
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Brilliant but so STINKY
My cats LOVE this toy but it is so so so stinky so be warned. A little tip, keep the packaging and put it back in when they have finished playing with it ready for next time as it will stop it smelling, usually give them this toy a couple times a day and they are so happy with it, my maine coin usually wrecks a lot of toys quite quickly with his size but this has stood the test and not fell apart, a must buy if you can handle the smell just don’t get it out when you have visitors lol
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My cats now have two!
Both cats loved the first ferret so much I got them a second one! It is one of their favourite toys when they get the zoomies. I have a lovely photo of one of my cats with both toys. Not sure how to submit that!
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Cat absolutely loves this
Before I even opened the zooppus parcel my cat was all over the box trying to get in as he could smell this toy. As soon as I gave him it he took off with it and was rolling around, flinging it in the air and generally trying to destroy it. I don't think it will last very long but for how much he loves it it's worth buying for a special treat.
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encourages natural behaviours
my two cats were interested as soon as this toy was unboxed. they roll on it, kick it, bat it etc. to keep them invested though i’d recommend storing it and taking it out every few days for them to play with.
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Smells like death. Cats love it.
As the title says, this thing has earned the nickname “dead ferret” because it stinks to high heaven, but I haven’t yet met a cat that doesn’t go insane for it! I bought one each for my two cats, and when I bought a third as a gift, they dug it out of my bag, ripped the packaging open and started playing with it.
Even the neighbour’s cat Dave loves playing with them when he visits.
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I have never left a review before in all my years of being a customer but had to leave one for this toy
My cat is a big time catnip snob he turns his nose up at anything that isn’t yeoow I have tried him with furry mixed catnip toys before from purrs in our hearts and he turned his nose up at that to so I didn’t have high hopes for him liking this toy but boy was I wrong he loves it so much he sleeps with it in his cat radiator bedi gotit whilst it’s on offer for £3.30 and might buy a second seen as it’s such a hit
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favourite toy in the world
This was my darling 17 year old cat's favourite toy in the world. Even when she was sick she would sit there and chew it and it brought her great comfort, when she was well she would play with it, when I bought it she jumped in the box and found it while it was still wrapped.
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Great toy
My semi-feral cat did a murder on this. The body is now missing. In fact, all 4 of them had a go on it, so any one of them could be the true killer.
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Stinky but effective
This toy is quite pungent, but my cat (who is indifferent to most catnip toys and only really responds to silvervine) pounces on it as soon as it's out of the bag and plays with it ferociously. I still keep it for limited playtimes, as she tires of toys very quickly, but it's the most reliably stimulating toy I have found.
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Firm favourite
I just replaced this toy after 1.5 years after my cat threw up on it, her absolute favourite toy! Even after repeated washing out, she didn't want to play with it anymore, and then she buried it in the litter box... Thankfully I had already bought a spare just in case, and am about to get another one again. Cat was over the moon when presented with the replacement ferret! I'm sure this one will last a long while again, and perhaps longer if she doesn't chuck on it...!
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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View original||Spain
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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View original||Poland
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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