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This fluttering butterfly toy is a hit among cats and kittens, sparking joy and endless playtime. While some cats are instantly smitten, others might be a bit hesitant. The toy's sturdy butterflies and quiet operation are praised, although battery consumption is noted. It's a delightful way to keep energetic cats entertained and even brings peace between feline friends. Spare butterflies are handy as some cats are expert catchers. Overall, a fun investment for feline amusement.
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Cats go bonkers for the toy
Had this toy a few yrs . Cats love it but today my kitten learnt how to pull the button off the toy. I put it back on within minutes he had again removed it and trying to eat it. This could have been a very expensive outcome. My kittens pedigree if he needed an operation for this it would have been very costly. Please either supervise your cats with this toy or don't let them have one with the button
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Moves really fast cat not interested
This moves way too fast. I thought it might be like those solar powered ones for the garden which all cats like to play with but it spins at such a speed she just looks bemused by it and won’t even entertain it switched off. I’ll probably be giving it to a friend whose cats might enjoy it more.
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Rather loud and fast moving
This was loud and the mechanism was so fast it deterred the cats. I used the dangling part on a stick and they loved it!
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Doesn’t move?
I have purchased this item. Placed batteries in it. It doesn’t do anything. Does move neither on it own on when it’s being touched. My cat has no interest in this. A bit of movement would encourage the play.
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Scared at first then loved it
So my 13 week kitten enjoyed playing with it without the butterfly moving (note that batteries aren't included and they are AA ones). Then when we switched it on he was scared at first but after he saw us playing with it he started playing with it bit by bit till he was full on batting and pouncing. You get a few extra butterflies. So I would definitely recommend if your cat has a very strong hunting instinct as that overcomes the fear of the machine.
Unsafe
My kittens love it however one of them got his nail trapped in the butterfly and was screaming out of pain. It's a great toy but do not leave it unattended and watch for the eyes too as
Very happy kitten
My 6 month old cat has been obsessed with this for the last two days...he has already destroyed half the spare butterflies so the toy won't last long (unless I can purchase more replacements) however for the price I'm happy.
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Didn't last long
Our cat loves this, even without batteries he will chase and pull on the butterfly. Unfortunately there are two issues: 1: the base is not heavy enough to prevent it being pulled over, even by a 5 month old kitten. 2: the first butterfly lasted 2 hours of play with our kitten. You can judge yourself whether you consider this durable or not but I expected slightly better. A number of replacement butterflies are supplied in the box which is good.
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Cats got used to it too quickly
Initially one cat was terrified the other tried to murder the butterfly by holding it down constantly. After two introductions to this they were both bored of it. The butterflies are not very robust, but they do give you a few spares. May work for kittens.
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Great Buy
This is a great toy for kitties. Our two boy cats love this (just wish one would share with his brother). This keeps them thoroughly entertained. My only issue was that one of my kittens started eating the butterfly because it is made of such a thin material, but with some supervision it is just fine.
fantastic toy
Kitten loves this toy the only problem is it should turn its self off after 3 mins but mine doesn't
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Amazing !
My kitten loves this from the first second !
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Great toy, and we worked out how to fix it if it starts to spin
Our cats love this toy, but we've had the same problem as some other reviewers, when the butterfly starts to spin around really fast, and doesn't flutter any more. My husband is an engineer and worked out how to fix it. Here's what to do: 1. Ensure the wire is a loose fit in the white plastic button it's attached to, ie the wire should move freely within the button, before you attach the button to the base. 2. Bend the wire in different places, esp. at the butterfly end, until it flutters.
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Okay but a bit disappointing
My first cat was not at all keen on this.The butterfly moves way to fast. We attached some ribbons to it to slow it down a bit which worked but still my cat wasn't overly fussed. When I tried it with my second cat, he had more fun with it but he did end up bending the wire on the first butterfly near the base within the first twenty mins of play. In short wouldn't recommend. Scary to timid cats and not strong enough for more rough and tumble cats.
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Fabulous
Another great toy from Zooplus. My foster kittens will play with this for ages and ages, eventually they sit on the butterfly!
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Terrified to Obsessed
I have 3 cats who were terrified of the manic butterfly toy, then a little neighbourhood cat came in and showed them how to play with it! So now I have 1 cat who can't get enough of playing with it and 2 cats who slink past the toy on their tummies when it's turned off, when it's turned on they leave the room! Originally got the toy for my eldest female as she has a lovely habit of grabbing real butterflies in the garden and eating them whole!! Ick! It's something I just cannot unsee now!
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Cat loves it
A simple and effective cat toy. My cat loves it whether its on or off. Don't stop selling it. She has already killed two of the butterflies much to her pleasure.
Stops working
My cats loved this toy. My bengal loved to sit and let the butterfly tickle her face. Unfortunately it stopped working after about a week, like some of the other reviews have stated. Checked batteries, but it was dead as a dodo. Which is a shame. I'd say go for a more expensive version, but I bought one off Amazon and that too has stopped working (different issue).
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Very effective
This is a really effective toy and the cats love playing with it.
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Perfect toy!
Maya (4months British Shorthair) absolutely loves it! I couldn't imagine any better toy other than this one. Oh yes... The feathery one which is one of her fav too from this website!
Amazing!
Reviews from other countries
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1 stuk - Kattenspeelgoed Funny Butterfly
Very sad
Nice toy, especially when it's switched on. The butterflies are quite delicate though. Once they've been bent, you can't straighten them again, and unfortunately that happens very quickly (after about 3 minutes), so the fun was over pretty fast.
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1 Stück
Kitten fun
Both of ours love it! It also turns off by itself after a while.
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1 jouet
Doesn't work
Put the batteries in but it doesn't work, just stays on the stats screen. Received today in my order.
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1 jouet
it doesn’t move
For the first time it worked, but it doesn’t spin like in the video. I have to push the white circle part, it moves once and then stops…
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1 Stück
doesn't interest cats
Tried everything, but my two cats just aren't interested.
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1 stuk - Kattenspeelgoed Funny Butterfly
Fun to play with, unfortunately already broken
Had fun playing with it, buuut after just three days it broke, the motor doesn't run anymore.
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säästöpakkaus: Funny Butterfly 1 kpl + vaihtoperhoset 4 kpl
The puppy was smitten
The speed was a bit wild at first with new batteries, but using slightly used batteries at the start helped with that. There's nothing you can do about the metal rod bending because of the way it's attached (it also causes some squeaking). Our butterfly is flying again after I carefully bent the metal rod in the middle to make an angle.
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1 jouet
Excellent
My cat is getting old and doesn't move around much anymore. But with this toy, she's found a new lease of life.
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1 jouet
Super
I bought this for my kitten and I didn’t even need to put the batteries in, he just plays with it as it is. Luckily, there are 3 extra butterflies included! I’ll have to buy refills soon :)
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1 unidad
My cat loves it
I've tried loads of different types of toys—either my pet ignores them completely or gets bored after five minutes. But this one, they absolutely love! Just a heads up, it takes three batteries and they don't last long; after a week they were already dead, and I didn't even use it that much. Still, seeing how much fun they have makes it worth it.
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1 Stück
Great idea, but broke quickly
My cats love it! Unfortunately, the second device has already broken. The batteries keep leaking, which means the device stops working afterwards. It's really a shame, because otherwise my cats absolutely love it.
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1 pz
Great entertainment for kittens
For now, they're having loads of fun with this game. There are 4 butterflies in total inside, the first one lasted a week but they seem pretty sturdy—my furry little killers are to blame. Three AA batteries not included.
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1 darab
Damieh's butterfly
Very good toy, my cat loves it. At our place, it's always on, and when the battery runs out, Damika lets us know that her butterfly has stopped.
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Funny Butterfly + 4 Ersatzschmetterlinge
Great while it lasts..
Basically, a beloved toy for all our playful cats... But I ordered it in November and now the motor has already given up. I also had to replace the butterflies quite often, mainly because the rods bend down very quickly and it's almost impossible to bend them back... plus some butterflies were just badly made and flew backwards...
Yeah... what a shame.
Fun factor: 9/10
Lifespan: 3/10
Battery consumption: 200/10
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Zubehör: 4 Stück Ersatz-Schmetterlinge (OHNE Katzenspielzeug)
Really great and interesting for my two kitties
I never would have thought this toy could be so interesting. The butterfly still really encourages both my cats to play. They chase the butterfly for hours and never get bored. Definitely buy it. It keeps cats busy for ages because it also switches sides. It spins around as soon as they tap it with their paw. Highly recommended. No matter if they're young or old, the cats enjoy it for a long time.
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1 Stück
Butterfly
This is already my second time ordering, and I also got some spare butterflies. The cats really like it.
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Funny Butterfly + 4 Ersatzschmetterlinge
Butterfly
A very nice toy. My cat enjoys playing with it.
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1 jouet
Fun
My cat has quite a laid-back temperament, but he’s never gotten tired of this toy since he was a kitten. He tries to catch the butterfly while lying on his back—it’s really fun to watch! However, I recommend having some spare butterflies on hand.
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1 jouet
Excellent and appealing
LILI still hasn’t got bored of it and picks it up regularly whenever the toy is within her sight....
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