Is the Automatic Cat Laser Toy worth it?
Worth it. Cheap insurance against a bored cat. Pair it with a toy they can actually catch.
An automatic laser toy is worth it for indoor cats left alone during the day; it runs random patterns on a 15-minute timer so the cat gets exercise without you, and the vets' advice is to end sessions with a physical toy the cat can "catch".
Buy it if you…
- Indoor cats home alone all day
- Owners of young
- high-energy cats
Skip it if you…
- Cats that ignore lasers (about one in five)
- Dogs with obsessive tendencies
Questions people ask
Is a laser bad for cats?
Not physically
How long does it run?
Typically a 15-minute session
Verdict last reviewed November 8, 2026 by The TrendGadgets Team.