Laser pointers, both cats and dogs love them!

The moment they see the light spot beating, they will keep trying to capture it as if they have lost their minds. Although they like it very much, what we pursue when playing with dogs is safety.

What is a laser pointer?

The laser pointer will emit a straight beam of light and project a colored light spot on the wall. These laser pointers are divided into several types according to their power. But no matter which type they are, the cheap laser pointers on the market are all harmful to the human body. Prolonged exposure can damage your eyes.

Problems caused by laser pointers as toys

Laser pointers are dangerous tools. CCTV once exposed this type of laser pointer that is harmful to human eyes at the 315 Party. Although after rectification, there are no regular manufacturers selling laser pointers directly, but these dangerous laser pointers can be found on the streets or on other toys.

In real life, the Class II or Class IIIA lasers we come into contact with will cause damage to the eyes. If these lasers shine directly into your pet's eyes for a few seconds, they can damage your pet's vision. Whether the owner is controlling the laser pointer or the laser pointer that comes with the toy, it is possible to harm the pet. Although the possibility of danger is low, the risks still exist.

In addition, although the constantly moving light and electricity can arouse the desire of cats and dogs to hunt, the problem is that this light spot is not a physical object. After they try hard to bite, they don't get any response feedback, which may bring a sense of frustration to the dog. They quickly lose interest. This situation is not terrible. What is terrible is that cats and dogs have become obsessed with it, so they have compulsive repetitive behaviors. This not only harms the dog’s mental health, but can even lead to self-harm and destructive behavior. They will think that the light spot is hidden in their own bodies or furniture, and then try to destroy something to dig out this "sultry" light spot.

Better toys than laser pointers

In fact, laser pointers are not the best pet toys because they do not have many advantages except that they can move quickly. In fact, it is better for owners to choose other pet toys. Those toys that can be touched, chewed, captured, smelled and felt are all better pet toys than laser pointers. Moreover, these toys can give dogs richer stimulation and will not bring frustration to dogs.

For the sake of your dog’s health and happiness, it’s better to buy them better toys!