Customer Reviews

Multipet Ba-Da-Beam Rotating Laser Cat Toy

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(9)
1 star:		(17)

 

 

I like the idea of this toy.. but I was disappointed a bit because the cat got frustrated very quickly and would quit playing with it. It does get her up and running a bit.. but not the exercise I had wanted. My cat is deaf so it is still worth the money, but I have more fun playing with the cat with a traditional laser pointer. Also, my cat has kind of figured out where the laser was coming from.. so I do need to watch her from looking right into it.. as with any pet toy, supervision required..

I agree. A GOOD idea poorly thought out. YOu would have to mount it on a pole or hang it from the celing to get the desired effect. Rex is laser CRAZY and he is not into this toy.
I hope they are working on a new design, maybe the mirror should rotate ?

PS. We played with it some more and found if I set it on top of the very high chest it works ok and Rex will be interested SO am bumping it up a star.

My cat typically loves laser pointers and will chase them for as long as I'm willing to play. However, with the Bada Beam, all he can do is sit there and look at it. The Bada Beam's light spins in circles on the floor so fast that I find it hard to believe that any cat could actually keep up with it.

Multipet had a good idea, but failed on the execution.

I have a very active kitten, 10 mos, and an older fat cat, 8 years, and both of them love it! I was desperate to find a toy that would keep the kitten entertained and burn off excess energy so she'd stop tormenting the older cat. But to my surprise, both cats love to play with this, sometimes together.

The base is stationary while a laser light is reflected off a mirror and you can position the mirror to either reflect on to the floor on on the wall. The one downfall is that the pattern of the light is very monotonous and sometimes my cats get a little tired of the motion. When that happens, I usually just pick up the unit and make my own light pattern.

The unit is excellent for turning on and leaving unattended. It automatically shuts off after about 15 minutes...and it takes quite a while for the batteries to wear down.

So, if your cat likes laser toys, they should enjoy this toy.

I have to agree 100% with the first review. I just got this, and my cats are more interested in the box it came in than the laser beam this thing spits out. (I guess they're like children in that way!) The beam has only two settings - one that is emitted directly about 1 foot ahead of the device on the floor, the other about horizontal from it so that it will appear low on your walls or furniture. Basically, it's just like a revolving police light on a squad car; it simply spins a dot around in a monotonous circle over and over. My cats just looked at it in puzzlement instead of chasing it like I'd hoped. Then they looked at me like, 'Woman, why did you buy this crazy thing?' To get them to take an interest in it, I have to actually pick up the device and shake it around to make a random enough pattern for them to chase. And even then, they'd rather lie around. There's $19.99 I'll never see again...!

The product is not without its flaws, but if your cat likes mindlessly chasing the same thing over and over this is the toy for them. Generally you need to set it on a small shelf, table or desk and aim it at the floor (it only has 2 settings for where to aim it).

you're supposed to be able to open it and it will start up, my unit is a little "funny" and from day 1 I had to open it, let it snap shut hard and then it would turn on then opening it the second time and it was ready.

Once you start it up it runs for 5-9 minutes. the laser spins fast a large circle (depending on how high up you place the device) for a couple seconds, then stops for a second, then repeats. every time it stops at a different place, typically a few inches from the previous stopping point. it works out very well for the cats as they try to predict where it will "land".

I would say this is a good toy to turn on right before you leave so the cats can play and wear themselves out and sleep while you're gone instead of getting into trouble while you're away. it is especially popular with the dumber cats of the group, because it is repetitive. (or maybe their hunting instinct is easier to trigger)

I bought this for my cat a few months ago, because he just loves playing with a laser pointer. The whole concept of this toy was great but they should've expanded their ideas a bit more. For the size of the toy you would think that it would point further out than it does. I'm not sure about others but most cats I know like to run back and forth a room chasing the laser, maybe even jump up the wall. As opposed to with the Bada Beam that just goes in a circle, reversing its direction every once in awhile. My cat never avoids the laser pointer, when he sees that red light he jumps right up! But with the Bada Beam, he will just sit and stare at it. The whole point is so that you don't have to hold it and let the cats go crazy! NOPE! It's one thing for me to be disappointed, but it's clear that my cat was more disappointed.

We purchased this toy for our dog who loves any type of laser pointer. This toy did not disappoint us either. She actually sits in front of the bookcase every night waiting for us to bring out this toy. Do not use this toy unsupervised and adjust location of unit, especially if used on carpet. Our dog clawed our carpet trying to catch the laser and left a bald spot on our rug. (Good thing the carpet is old.) Our poor cats don't get the opportunity to try the toy because the dog is all over it. If your dog is laser pointer crazy like ours, then this toy is definitely worth a try.

You might want to consider buying it at Pet Smart so you can easily take it back if your cat hates it.

One of my cats has no interest in laser dots, the other one goes nuts. She LOVES this thing and so do I. No offense to parents everywhere, but this gadget does for my very active cat what television cartoons have done for parents who need a fast distraction.

Almost 100 percent of the time, I can completely distract her from her other activites, including clearing out kitchen cabinets, climbing shelves, clearing bookshelves and even her favorite activity: climbing on top of my computer flat screen, leaning over the top and trying to catch my mouse pointer.

The Bada Beam has been a real lifesaver for me because I feel very guilty putting her into the time out room. (She's very active.) This grabs her attention when she's revved up and gives me a break.

It takes several times before you figure out the best placement, but I use the edge of a shelf to aim it down the hall and onto a wall. She wears herself out trying to catch it. Other favorite spots: on the front door, on my other cat's rear end (he enjoys it), on the fridge. Any blank spot will do, so she can fling herself at the wall/door and try to catch the dot. Before you know it, she's worn out and ready for a rest.

I also love that it turns itself off after 15 minutes, though sometimes, she isn't done and lets me know to turn it back on.

I do, however, keep an eye on her to make sure she isn't staring directly into the light. So far that hasn't happened, but I do hope they'll figure out a solution for that issue. It scares me. I still love the toy!!!

It's really the lazy person's way to wear out a cat.

A great idea, but falls short for the cat. It needs to do more, maybe if it turned around in circles (the whole thing) ocationaly, and had a speed control. Unless I am holding it and moving it myself, my cat simply stares at the beam or sniffs at the toy.