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[–] dorumon@lemmy.cafe 6 points 15 hours ago

A cat I lived with named Ninja a long hair tortie would only play with the laser when she wanted to as in when she wanted to chase the dot around.

She always knew it was me whenever I shined it and would legit look at me in bewilideriment when I pointed it or would come over to bite it out of my hand and play with the laser pointer itself.

Same goes for an orange cat I rescued named pirate.

Both cats loved taking baths as well and would legit wait for me to bathe them sometimes.

Especially pirate. Though to be honest one of the first things I did was wash him when I rescued him and Ninja was also a rescue cat.

[–] chuckleslord@lemmy.world 29 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Obligatory don't play with cats using just lasers. The fact that they can't actual catch the thing causes anxiety. You should complete play with something like a string toy, something they can actually grab and attack to complete the hunt.

https://youtube.com/shorts/0_r3zpORzgg

[–] Quexotic@infosec.pub 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I like to have a treat and point the laser on the treat so they catch their prey.

[–] bitjunkie@lemmy.world 4 points 23 hours ago

That's clever, I'll have to try this!

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 11 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I had a cat who knew what was up. She would always look at me, then at the laser pointer, then where the dot would appear.

It was like she was making sure I knew that she knew.

We also have a new kitten who loves chasing toys but hates catching them.

[–] Joelk111@lemmy.world 2 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

This is what my cat does. Whenever she hears me pick up the laser (it rattles a bit) she starts chittering and looks at me until she looks around for the laser. She'll chase it for a bit before growing too frustrated. I only bring it out on super rare occasions, like every few months.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 1 points 14 hours ago

Mine wouldn't ever get frustrated at it, just bored after a bit. I think she just liked the chase and didn't care about actually catching anything.

I don't use lasers often, but when I do I end with them getting a treat to help complete the hunt. It leaves them with a reward for "catching" the laser

[–] Broadfern@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 22 hours ago)

Solid advice, but also note that not all cats are the same - three of my four see the laser as β€œcat video games.”

They fully demonstrate understanding and get antsy when I stop the laser to pull out a different toy. They do play together and play with other toys on their own, though. It’s just with me they’re laser focused.

[–] Naz@sh.itjust.works 60 points 1 day ago (1 children)

NIKO IS NOT A CAT!!

[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 66 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I didnt notice for a while that this is a gif

[–] YerLam@lemmy.world 24 points 1 day ago (1 children)

How long before it...clicked?

Click click clicked

[–] pootzapie@lemmy.world 4 points 23 hours ago

Incredible comic thanks!

A modern day Prometheus.

[–] ameen272@thelemmy.club 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Is this a GIF by any chance? GIFs from many GIF hosting sites don't load for VPN users, I can't see the image...

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

Yea the laser turns on and off