When cats go hunting in nature, the goal is to catch and kill prey. However, when their hunting instinct is stimulated with the help of a laser pointer, this reward is missing. To make sure that your pet doesn’t feel frustrated at the end of the game, it’s very important to provide a reward. This could be a tasty snack or a rugged object like a cat pillow, which your cat can “kill” as a substitute. For the latter option, the chosen object should match the colour of the light beam. You should also make sure to never shine the laser pointer directly into your cat’s eyes as this can result in serious eye injuries. In order to avoid this risk, playtime with the laser pointer should be limited to no more than ten minutes at a time. Learn more now!