Pet Tested: KONG is king with our cats.

The product: KONG Wubba Teaser Cat Toy

Franny and Dolan's three favorite catnip toys are nearing retirement: Mousie's fur is hopelessly matted, Batty's face has been chewed off and Mr. Strawberry has lost his stem.

So when I heard that the KONG company had a line of cat toys, I decided to ease in a newcomer.
KONG already has a loyal following among dog owners. And here is what the Wubba Teaser promised: "Specifically developed to appeal to cat's instinctive desire to stalk and capture prey."

Talk about truth in advertising.
Frances Jeanne jumped Wubba the minute it was out of the package, despite the fact that the toy looks like a cross between a fleecy sheep and a pink octopus rather than a legitimate prey animal. Wrapping her front paws around Wubba's head, Franny lifted her back legs and started kicking away - an instinct throwback to the house cats' jungle ancestors that used their powerful hindquarters to disembowel their prey.

Ah yes, the Wubba helps Franny get in touch with her inner tiger!

Wubba now is preferred stalking target of both cats. It supposedly is infused with "natural" catnip, although it doesn't have a refillable catnip pouch like the previous toy trio. The detachable baton allows me to control Wubba without risking my hand.
Only thing I worry about is the string: Franny loves chewing on it almost as much as she does the toy.

KONG Wubba Teaser is available at most local pet stores and online outlets.
Retail price: $7.99

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