<p data-start="304" data-end="832">The Trixie Playing Rod – 2 Sided Plastic with Fleece, Plush & Catnip is an interactive teaser toy designed to stimulate your cat’s natural hunting instincts through engaging and dynamic play. This toy features a flexible plastic rod with attachments on both ends, including soft fleece streamers and a plush mouse infused with catnip. The varying textures and unpredictable movement patterns mimic the behaviour of small prey, encouraging your cat to stalk, chase, pounce, and swat in a way that feels instinctive and rewarding.Interactive teaser toys play an important role in a cat’s daily routine by providing both physical exercise and mental enrichment. As your cat leaps, stretches, and bats at the moving toy, it helps support healthy muscle movement, coordination, and balance. Regular play sessions can reduce boredom, relieve excess energy, and discourage unwanted behaviours that may develop when cats lack stimulation in indoor environments.</p> <p data-start="1261" data-end="1697">The plush attachment combined with fleece ribbons adds sensory variety, keeping cats engaged for longer periods of time. The inclusion of catnip further increases interest and excitement, making the toy especially appealing to cats that respond strongly to catnip stimulation. Because the toy is designed for interactive play between pet parent and cat, it also helps strengthen the bond through shared activity and positive engagement.The lightweight rod design makes it easy to control movement speed and direction, allowing you to adapt play sessions to your cat’s energy level and age. Whether used for short bursts of active play or longer interactive sessions, this teaser toy provides a safe and entertaining way to encourage natural behaviour, improve overall activity levels, and enrich your cat’s daily environment.</p> <p data-start="2095" data-end="2124"><strong>Key Features </strong></p> <p data-start="2125" data-end="2698">This interactive playing rod combines soft fleece streamers and a plush attachment with catnip to encourage natural hunting behaviour in cats through chasing, pouncing, and swatting. The flexible plastic rod allows varied and unpredictable movement, helping keep cats mentally stimulated and physically active. Multiple textures provide sensory enrichment, while the catnip element increases engagement and excitement. Designed for interactive play with pet parents, this toy supports daily exercise, helps reduce boredom, and strengthens the bond between you and your cat.</p>