Features
- Versatile cat toy satisfies your frisky feline's natural instincts and encourages play!
- Soft, nuzzle worthy catnip infused alligator head lays flat or is able to hang on doors and combines a scratching mat with curiosity enticing crinkle sounds and silver vine ball that's ready to be swatted
- Each gator is available in two colors and measures 20 inches long and contains a durable sisal scratch pad to help keep claws healthy
- Contains a natural, yet potent combination of silver vine and catnip attractants to grab and hold your cat’s attention for enhanced playtime
- Silver Vine is a vine that grows in the high mountainous regions of eastern Asia. It produces a natural and effective cat attractant, that stimulates livelier play in more cats when compared to catnip alone
- Exercise your cat's natural instincts to explore and thrive in the world around them with toys that stimulate all of their natural play needs
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| green, blue |
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Product Description
Bring the excitement of the wild outdoors into your home and watch your frisky feline wrangle the king of the everglades. The Gator Scratch™ is a versatile toy that satisfies your cat’s natural instincts and encourages play. The textured, durable sisal material on the gator’s back reinforces positive scratching behavior to help keep nails healthy and muscles moving after a long nap.
The loop at the base of the mouth allows for hanging on most doors to promote much needed stretching and rubbing to mark territory. The soft, plush alligator head is infused with catnip and animated with a friendly expression for those moments of comfort and security. Plus, a suspended, silver vine filled ball finished off with a feather is just waiting for your furry friend to step up to bat.
The stimulating crackling sound throughout the Gator Scratch arouses curiosity and will have your kitty coming back to explore. The combination of natural attractants grab and hold your cat’s attention and elicit behaviors like rolling, cheek rubbing, scratching, and raking. Later gator!
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What age should my cat be to be given a toy?
Toys can be given to pets as soon as they show interest in playing (usually about 4-6 weeks old) and toys can help build coordination and motor skills in young pets.
Can I order cat toys from your website?
Hartz is a manufacturer and does not sell directly to consumers. Our website was designed for informational purposes.
Where can I buy Hartz cat toys?
Our toys are available in supermarkets, large retail stores and online, among other locations. You can find your cat’s favorite toys by clicking the “where to buy” button on the product detail page on our website.
How often can I give my cat Silver Vine?
It is recommended to offer your feline a Silver Vine toy twice a week to keep your cat interested and stimulated. It is also recommended to keep Silver Vine toys stored while not in use to help preserve the effectiveness of the Silver Vine.
Why should I give my cat toys with Silver Vine if catnip is working just fine?
It is a fun alternative to Catnip especially for cats that do not react to Catnip or have grown bored with it. Introducing Silver Vine is a great way to add variety and excitement to your feline’s life.
How do cats respond to Silver Vine?
Similar to Catnip, Silver Vine brings euphoric feelings to cats, but more effectively. Typical behaviors include rolling, licking, rubbing, staring, purring and meowing, and generally acting playful-- followed by a period of relaxation.
Is Silver Vine safe for my cat?
Silver Vine is nontoxic, non addictive, and 100% natural. Although it is safe, it is still recommended to supervise your feline when playing with toys that contain Silver Vine.
What is Silver Vine?
Silver Vine is an alternative to Catnip, and has been used as an effective cat attractant in Japan and China for many years. The vine grows in the high, mountainous regions of eastern Asia. Silver Vine can be found in cat toys.
Where can I find product?
Wardley products are sold across the country in fine retailers that carry pet supplies including Wal-Mart, PetCo and most major grocery store chains.
Why does my cat need toys?
Cats are ultimate hunters and toys help alleviate boredom in your cat and help direct instinctive prey-chasing behaviors into a manner that is more acceptable for indoor playtime. Engaging in playful activities with your cat also provides her with an opportunity for exercise, of which most indoor cats are in desperate need, as well as presents the opportunity for you to bond with your pet. It is recommended to rotate the toys that your feline plays with each day to keep your cat stimulated, happy and healthy.
Is it okay if children play with dog and cat toys?
Hartz toys are designed specifically for cats and dogs and are not approved for use by children. We do have toys designed specifically for interaction; however young children should always be supervised during playtime with pets.
What are the best toys for my cat?
By adding toys to your cat’s environment, you provide the necessary stimulation to keep them physically active and mentally engaged. Hartz cat toys are developed with a deep understanding of feline play behavior to help your cat get the most out of playtime! We, as pet parents, are attuned to their needs, some cats may have one favorite way of playing while others alternate among several types of play.
However you decide to incorporate play into your feline’s daily routine, Hartz has extensively researched and identified four primary cat play patterns:
Hunt: Stimulates cats’ natural hunting instincts, bringing out their role as predators.
Swat: Entices cats to manipulate objects with their paws to help build coordination.
Interact: Creates a strong bond between owners and pets, and makes playtime more stimulating and dynamic.
Explore: Engages cats’ many natural instincts to help keep cats fit, agile and satisfied.
How do you ensure the safety of your cat toys?
Although our toys are designed with your feline in mind and constructed with high standards each cat is an individual so it is important to supervise your pet during play, no matter how comfortable your feline is with the toy. Nearly any toy can pose a hazard in one way or another, so you must monitor your cat’s interaction with every toy. Over time, you will learn which toys your cat can handle without close supervision, which toys are alright only for a short time, and with which toys your pet gets very rough (these should be removed if excessive wear or damage occurs).
What are phthalates, do your toys contain them?
Phthalates, or phthalate esters, are esters of phthalic acid and are mainly used as plasticizers (substances added to plastics to increase their flexibility). Our toys are tested at certified, independent testing facilities to assure that the toy meets government safety guidelines for phthalate content.
Where are Hartz® cat toys made?
Hartz produces many of its toys in China. Hartz has a long history of producing quality cat toys and as such works with trusted vendors, most of whom we have worked with for many years. Our quality-control team inspects all finished goods to ensure procedures are in compliance with our quality standards.
Why does label say to “supervise pet”?
Although our toys are designed with your animal in mind and constructed with high standards each pet is an individual – even pet of similar size and breed will have very different play patterns. For example, a plush toy in the mouth of a tough chewer could be demolished in a matter of minutes. Play behaviors also change as your dog adapts to each individual toy, so it is important to supervise your pet during play, no matter how comfortable your dog is with the toy. Nearly any toy can pose a hazard in one way or another, so you must monitor your pet’s interaction with every toy. Over time, you will learn which toys your pet can handle without close supervision, which toys are alright only for a short time, and with which toys your pet gets very rough (these should be removed).
How can you be sure there is no lead in your toys?
Our toys are tested at certified, independent testing facilities to assure that the toy meets government safety guidelines for lead content.
What happens if a piece of a product is ingested?
It depends on the size of the piece and the size of the pet. Pets can easily swallow something that would never make it through their entire system. If you suspect your pet may have ingested a piece of a toy it is best to consult your veterinarian.
What is your Satisfaction Guarantee & Return Policy?
If at any time you are not satisfied with our products, you may receive a refund of the purchase price by returning the unused portion of the product (in its original packaging) along with the original receipt, your name and return address, and details as to why you were not satisfied with the product to the following address:
- The Hartz Mountain Corporation
- Consumer Satisfaction Division
- 400 Plaza Drive
- Secaucus, NJ 07094 USA
Limit three (3) refunds per household. Please do not mail liquids. Questions? Contact us 1-800- 275-1414 9 AM-5 PM EST.
Can I find my favorite Hartz products outside the U.S.?
Hartz products are distributed in many countries around the world. To find out if Hartz products are available in your area, please email us via our Contact Us page.
Can I purchase products directly from Hartz?
In general, Hartz sells directly to distributors that make all our products available in stores in your area. Please refer to the product page on this website to find a retailer online or in your area.
Why can’t I find my pet’s favorite product? Did you stop making it?
Hartz is always introducing new products to market and from time to time will stop making older versions to make room on store shelves for all the new ones. If you would like to recommend bringing back an “oldie but goodie”, please send us a note describing the product you can no longer find to:
- The Hartz Mountain Corporation
- Consumer Satisfaction Division
- 400 Plaza Drive
- Secaucus, NJ 07094 USA
