{"id":739,"date":"2026-07-05T23:00:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T23:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pouncecat.co.uk\/?page_id=739"},"modified":"2026-07-05T23:30:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T23:30:54","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pouncecat.co.uk\/?page_id=739","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"739\" class=\"elementor elementor-739\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2216ca0 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-7bd1038 \" data-id=\"2216ca0\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"2216ca0\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"2216ca0\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa428af e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa428af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-074909f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"074909f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4cc153 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"b4cc153\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hm-faq-page\">\r\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"breadcrumb\">\r\n<a href=\"..\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"bc-sep\">\u203a<\/span><span class=\"bc-cur\">FAQs<\/span>\r\n<\/nav>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-791e09f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"791e09f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6508e9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6508e9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hm-faq-page\">\r\n<header aria-label=\"FAQ page header\" class=\"page-hero\">\r\n<div class=\"hero-left\">\r\n<div class=\"hero-kicker\">Questions &amp; answers<\/div>\r\n<h1 class=\"hero-h1\">Every question.<br\/><em>Answered.<\/em><\/h1>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hero-right\">\r\n<p class=\"hero-desc\">From why your cat scratches the sofa at 2am, to which attachment your cat will love most. 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Domestic cats share 95.6% of their DNA with tigers. The neural pathways that drive stalking, chasing and capturing prey are not remnants of a wilder past \u2014 they're active, functioning systems. Domestication changed the circumstances of a cat's life. It didn't change the cat.\r\n            <div class=\"faq-callout\">Every time your cat watches a bird from the window, tracks a moving shadow, or sprints across the flat for no apparent reason, those are predatory circuits firing. The instinct is there. It just needs somewhere to go.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"instinct\" data-q=\"what is the feline hunting cycle stalk chase capture satisfaction\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">What is the feline hunting cycle?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            The feline hunting cycle is the fixed four-stage behavioural sequence all cats follow when hunting: <strong>Stalk \u2192 Chase \u2192 Capture \u2192 Satisfaction<\/strong>. Each stage activates different neural systems and depends on the one before it. The cycle is the same in every felid species \u2014 from tigers to domestic cats \u2014 and it needs to complete fully for your cat to feel genuinely fulfilled rather than frustrated.\r\n            <a class=\"faq-product-link\" href=\"..\/hunting-system\/\">Read more about the Hunting System <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"instinct\" data-q=\"how many times do cats hunt naturally wild indoor\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">How much does a cat naturally hunt?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            Wild and outdoor cats hunt between 10 and 20 times per day. Each hunt is typically short \u2014 a minute or two \u2014 but the cycle completes fully every time. Indoor cats hunt zero times per day, unless their owners create the opportunity. That gap \u2014 between what the system is built for and what it actually gets \u2014 is the root cause of most indoor cat behaviour problems.\r\n          <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"instinct\" data-q=\"does cat instinct fade with age old cats play\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">Does the hunting instinct fade as cats get older?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            Not significantly. The predatory circuitry doesn't switch off with age \u2014 it becomes less physically demanding to express. Older cats tend to stalk rather than sprint, and prefer ground-level prey to aerial targets. The key with senior cats is adjusting the pace: slow, deliberate movement that mimics weakened or injured prey activates the same neural system as fast movement, but is physically accessible to a cat who can't leap as easily. Even five minutes of complete-cycle play has real behavioural benefit.\r\n          <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \u2500\u2500 CATEGORY 2: PLAY & ENRICHMENT \u2500\u2500 -->\r\n<div class=\"faq-category\" data-cat=\"play\">\r\n<div class=\"cat-header\">\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cat-letter\">B<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"cat-header-text\">\r\n<div class=\"cat-num\">Topic 02 \u00b7 Play &amp; enrichment<\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"cat-title\">How to play<br\/><em>the right way.<\/em><\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"play\" data-q=\"how often should I play with my indoor cat daily\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">How often should I play with my indoor cat?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            Twice daily, 10\u201315 minutes each session. Consistency matters more than duration. Short sessions that complete the full hunting cycle \u2014 stalk, chase, capture, satisfaction \u2014 are significantly more effective than occasional long sessions that end mid-chase. Morning and evening work best, aligning with your cat's natural crepuscular activity peaks.\r\n            <div class=\"faq-callout\">The most common mistake is playing for too long without structure, then stopping suddenly. Your cat's nervous system is still in predatory arousal. Always end with a capture \u2014 that's what closes the loop.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"play\" data-q=\"how do I use a cat wand toy properly technique\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">How do I use a cat wand properly?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            The most important thing: <strong>move the wand like prey, not like a toy<\/strong>. Prey hides, freezes, then bolts. It moves away from predators, never toward them. Practical technique: start slow and hidden (behind furniture, just the tip visible), then trigger the chase with sudden, erratic movement \u2014 direction changes, speed variation, sudden stops. After 3\u20135 chase cycles, let the prey slow down and become catchable. When your cat pounces, <strong>stop all movement<\/strong> and let them hold it for 15\u201330 seconds. Don't pull it away.\r\n          <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"play\" data-q=\"why does my cat lose interest in toys quickly bored wand attachment movement variety\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">Why does my cat lose interest in toys so quickly?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            Two reasons \u2014 and both are fixable.\r\n            <br\/><br\/>\r\n<strong>First: mechanical repetition.<\/strong> If you wave the wand in the same arc, at the same height, at the same speed every session, your cat learns the pattern within minutes. Her predatory system is built to respond to unpredictable prey \u2014 something that freezes, darts sideways, changes speed without warning. Once the movement is predictable, the system disengages. The fix is to <strong>rotate prey attachments<\/strong> and match the movement to the attachment type: the Bird moves in slow aerial arcs and sudden drops; the Mouse scurries low along the floor in short bursts; the Flyer darts erratically mid-air; the Crawler moves in quick ground-level jerks with sudden stops. Each one requires a genuinely different movement style \u2014 which means your cat can't \"learn\" the toy in the same way.\r\n            <br\/><br\/>\r\n<strong>Second: sessions that never end with satisfaction.<\/strong> If play ends mid-chase \u2014 no capture, no resolution \u2014 the nervous system stays in a state of unresolved arousal. Over time, cats that repeatedly experience this start to associate play with frustration rather than fulfilment. They disengage earlier and earlier, not because they've lost their instinct, but because the experience has conditioned them to expect it to go nowhere.\r\n            <div class=\"faq-callout\">The rule: always end every session with a successful capture. Let your cat catch and hold the prey fully. A cat who ends play in the satisfaction state is <em>more<\/em> eager to play next time \u2014 not less.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"play\" data-q=\"can I play with cat before bed sleep time routine\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">Should I play with my cat before bed?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            Yes \u2014 an evening play session that completes the full hunting cycle is one of the most effective ways to reduce nighttime activity and improve a cat's sleep quality. The key is the capture moment: a cat who has successfully hunted and settled into satisfaction mode is physiologically ready for rest. Follow the session with a small amount of food (mimicking the post-hunt meal in the wild) and your cat is likely to sleep through the night more consistently.\r\n          <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"play\" data-q=\"is play important for cat health mental physical wellbeing\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">How important is play for my cat's health?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            Extremely \u2014 particularly for indoor cats. Regular hunting-style play provides cardiovascular exercise (a 15-minute active session is a genuine workout), maintains joint mobility, supports healthy weight, reduces anxiety, and prevents destructive behaviour. Behaviourists increasingly treat play as a clinical intervention for indoor cat problems \u2014 not a nice-to-have, but a medical necessity. <strong>The quality of play matters as much as the quantity<\/strong>: sessions that complete the hunting cycle produce far better outcomes than equivalent time spent on incomplete or low-engagement play.\r\n          <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \u2500\u2500 CATEGORY 3: BEHAVIOUR \u2500\u2500 -->\r\n<div class=\"faq-category\" data-cat=\"behaviour\">\r\n<div class=\"cat-header\">\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cat-letter\">C<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"cat-header-text\">\r\n<div class=\"cat-num\">Topic 03 \u00b7 Behaviour problems<\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"cat-title\">When something<br\/><em>seems wrong.<\/em><\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"behaviour\" data-q=\"why does my cat scratch furniture sofa carpet\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">Why does my cat scratch the furniture?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            Scratching has two main causes: claw maintenance (cats need to shed the outer husk of their claws regularly) and unspent predatory energy. Indoor cats don't have access to tree bark and outdoor surfaces, so furniture becomes the outlet. Providing scratching posts addresses the first cause \u2014 but if destructive scratching continues despite good scratching options being available, unspent hunting energy is usually the culprit. <strong>Regular play that completes the full hunting cycle is one of the most effective interventions for compulsive furniture scratching.<\/strong>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"behaviour\" data-q=\"why does my cat go crazy at night zoomies midnight\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">Why does my cat go mad at night?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            The midnight zoomies happen because the hunting cycle wasn't completed during the day. Cats are crepuscular \u2014 naturally most active at dawn and dusk \u2014 and if their predatory energy wasn't discharged through play, it resurfaces at night when the home is quieter and more stimuli are present. The solution is reliably completing the hunting cycle in the evening, ending with capture, followed by a small meal. This mirrors the wild pattern: hunt, eat, groom, sleep.\r\n            <div class=\"faq-callout\">The small meal after the evening session is important. In the wild, cats eat immediately after a successful hunt. Feeding after play reinforces the completed cycle and triggers the grooming-then-sleep sequence more reliably.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"behaviour\" data-q=\"my cat is aggressive after play bites me ankles\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">Why is my cat more aggressive after play?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            Post-play aggression is almost always caused by an incomplete hunting cycle. If the session ended without your cat catching the prey, the nervous system is still in a state of predatory arousal \u2014 and that energy has to go somewhere. Biting ankles is the most common redirect. The fix is simple: <strong>always end every session with a successful capture<\/strong>. Let your cat catch and hold the prey fully, for at least 15\u201330 seconds. A cat who completes the capture is visibly calm afterwards \u2014 she'll groom, find a comfortable spot, and settle. Not bite you.\r\n          <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"behaviour\" data-q=\"is my cat bored signs of boredom indoor cat\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">How do I know if my cat is bored?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            The signs to watch for: excessive vocalising, knocking things over, attention-seeking behaviour that escalates to scratching or biting, over-grooming, unusual lethargy that sits alongside occasional bursts of frantic energy, and starting to stalk or pounce on you or other pets. The common thread is <strong>predatory energy without an outlet<\/strong>. A genuinely relaxed cat is still \u2014 soft body language, slow blinking, comfortable when approached. A bored cat is restless in ways that look like personality problems but are usually enrichment deficits.\r\n          <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"behaviour\" data-q=\"my cat attacks my feet ankles play aggression redirect\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">My cat keeps attacking my feet and ankles \u2014 how do I stop it?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            Ankle attacking is redirected predatory behaviour \u2014 your cat is hunting you because there's no better outlet. It's not aggression in the emotional sense; it's the hunting system firing at the most available moving target. The most effective intervention is providing a proper play session (with a wand toy, not your hands or feet) twice daily. <strong>Never use your hands or feet as toys<\/strong> \u2014 this teaches cats that human limbs are prey, which is a very difficult habit to undo. A consistent play routine that completes the cycle is the single most effective solution.\r\n          <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \u2500\u2500 CATEGORY 4: PRODUCTS \u2500\u2500 -->\r\n<div class=\"faq-category\" data-cat=\"product\">\r\n<div class=\"cat-header\">\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cat-letter\">D<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"cat-header-text\">\r\n<div class=\"cat-num\">Topic 04 \u00b7 Our products<\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"cat-title\">About the<br\/><em>Hunting System.<\/em><\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"product\" data-q=\"starter kit full hunt kit difference which should I buy\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">What's the difference between the Starter Kit and Full Hunt Kit?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            The <strong>Starter Kit<\/strong> includes the telescopic Hunting Wand and your choice of one prey attachment \u2014 a good entry point if you want to try the system before committing. The <strong>Full Hunt Kit<\/strong> includes the wand and all four prey attachments (Garden Bird, Field Mouse, Flyer and Crawler), saving \u00a36.96 versus buying them separately.\r\n            <div class=\"faq-callout\">We recommend the Full Hunt Kit for most people. Variety in prey type is what keeps cats engaged over weeks and months, not just days. Different attachments exercise different parts of the hunting repertoire \u2014 having all four from the start gives you the full system.<\/div>\r\n<a class=\"faq-product-link\" href=\"..\/shop\/\">Compare kits in the shop <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"product\" data-q=\"which attachment should I buy for my cat bird mouse insect\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">Which attachment will my cat prefer?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            Watch how your cat hunts naturally. <strong>Garden Bird<\/strong> \u2014 if she tracks things above eye level and watches birds from windows. <strong>Field Mouse<\/strong> \u2014 if she stalks low and flat along the ground before striking. <strong>Flyer<\/strong> \u2014 if she responds to anything that moves and seems impossible to tire out. <strong>Crawler<\/strong> \u2014 if she goes very still and patient before a precision pounce. Most cats respond differently to each type, which is why having all four gives you the ability to keep sessions varied and genuinely engaging long-term.\r\n          <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"product\" data-q=\"are the attachments safe non toxic cat safe materials\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">Are the attachments safe for my cat?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            Yes \u2014 all Hunting Master attachments are made from non-toxic, cat-safe materials. As with any toy involving cord or string, we recommend using the wand under supervision rather than leaving it out unsupervised. Store attachments safely when not in use and check them regularly for wear \u2014 if an attachment shows significant damage, replace it.\r\n          <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq-item\" data-cat=\"product\" data-q=\"how is Hunting Master different from other cat wand toys\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"faq-btn\" onclick=\"hmFaqToggle(this)\">\r\n<span class=\"faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">How is Hunting Master different from other cat wand toys?<\/span>\r\n<span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-answer-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\r\n            The difference is in the thinking behind the design, not just the materials. Most cat toys are designed to attract a cat's initial attention \u2014 they're made to look appealing to owners, not to engage the predatory system over time. Hunting Master is built around three things other toys don't prioritise: <strong>realistic prey movement<\/strong> (each attachment mimics a specific real animal's behaviour), <strong>the capture moment<\/strong> (the system is structured around letting cats catch the prey and complete the cycle), and <strong>prey variety<\/strong> (four different types exercise different components of the hunting repertoire). 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