SmartyKat
SmartyKat Chitter Critter Squirrel Electronic Sound Plush Kicker Cat Toy
This is a researched pick — specs, prices, and owner reviews compared; not physically tested. Listing and price recorded Aug 6, 2026; confirm the current price on Amazon before buying. How we decide
Our verdict
🏠 Best Toy for Indoor Cats
The tradeoff: The electronics rule out a proper wash — it gets grubby over time.
+ What it gets right
- + Kicker size and weight suit the bunny-kick
- + Sound rewards the attack
- + Soft enough to wrestle, tough enough to survive it
- + Cheap and easy to replace
− Where it falls short
- − Sound module means it can't be washed properly
- − Plush seams give out under a dedicated shredder
Key specs
- type
- Plush kicker
- powered
- Yes
- power
- Battery
- sound
- Chittering
- play style
- Solo
Why this pick won
A plush squirrel sized for the back-leg kick — the move indoor cats have nowhere else to practice. Batting it sets off a chittering call, so the cat gets an audible payoff for the wrestle. It's the closest an apartment cat gets to catching something.
Full specifications
As published by the manufacturer on the retailer listing, read August 6, 2026. Specs change without notice — confirm anything critical on the listing before you buy.
- Product Dimensions
- 2.15 x 2.5 x 18 inches; 0.63 ounces
- Manufacturer
- PetWise, Inc.
- Breed Recommendation
- All Breed Sizes
- Recommended Uses For Product
- Hunting
- Target Species
- Cat
- Item Weight
- 0.02 kg
- Unit Count
- 1 Count
- Size
- One Size
- Theme
- Chitter Critter
- Color
- Chit Chatter
- Pattern
- Cat Toy
- Model Name
- Chitter Critter
- Included Components
- Cat Toy
What the manufacturer claims
SmartyKat's own description, quoted from the product listing. These are marketing claims, not our findings — our assessment is the verdict and tradeoff above.
- Ultimate Hunting Satisfaction: This toy activates your cat's instinct to hunt and kick! It chitters and chatters with every bat, kick, and pounce, mimicking real animal sounds for captivating play.
- Prevents Boredom: The enticing audio and motion spark the thrill of the hunt, encouraging active wrestling and kicking to promote physical and mental health.
- Smartly Crafted: This kicker is not stuffed, giving it a floppy body that dangles and moves in an enticing way. It's perfectly sized for your cat to wrestle, kick, and cuddle.
- Clever Details: The toy features a durable burlap face that cats like to sink their teeth and claws into, along with soft plush, ribbons, and feathers for multi-textured fun.
- SmartyKat Promise: We know cats—so we design with their instincts (and your peace of mind) in mind. Each SmartyKat product is tested for safety and crafted to spark joy, satisfy curiosity, and keep playtime smart and stylish.