Many cat owners sometimes play with their pets with a laser pointer, forcing the cat to chase the elusive red dot. However, experts note that when doing this, you need to consider the safety implications of using a laser pointer for your cat.
In particular, it is widely known that a laser pointer can potentially cause harm to the eyes. It is important to remember not to intentionally shine the laser into an animal’s eyes or your own, as this can cause permanent damage. However, if the beam accidentally hits the eye for a fraction of a second during the game, there should be no long-term harm, writes the pravda.ru portal.
But there is another problem: when hunting for “prey”, which in principle cannot be caught, as a result, the animal may be too excited or upset – and redirect its energy in an undesirable direction: for example, attack the owner’s legs, other animals, spoil furniture or lick for self-soothing, without the need to wash. If you notice your cat acting like this after playing with a laser pointer, ditch these toys in favor of catch-and-kill toys, like plush mice, balls, or “rods” with hanging lures.
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