{"product_id":"self-rolling-cat-balls-set-of-two","title":"Self-Rolling Cat Balls, Set of Two, Rechargeable, No Tail","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.vn-pdp-body{line-height:1.6}\n.vn-pdp-body p{margin:0 0 14px}\n.vn-pdp-ad-label{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6b6b;margin:0 0 6px}\n.vn-pdp-intro{margin:0 0 20px}\n.vn-pdp-intro__hero-line{font-size:1.25em;font-weight:600;margin:6px 0 8px;color:#111}\n.vn-pdp-intro__promise{font-size:1.15em;margin:6px 0 14px}\n.vn-benefit-grid{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:14px;margin:20px 0}\n.vn-benefit{box-sizing:border-box;flex:0 1 calc(25% - 10.5px);border:1px solid #e4e4e4;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;font-size:.97em;line-height:1.5}\n@media (max-width:900px){.vn-benefit{flex-basis:calc(50% - 7px)}}\n@media (max-width:520px){.vn-benefit{flex-basis:100%}}\n.vn-benefit strong,.vn-benefit-list strong{color:#a15c07}\n.vn-benefit-list{margin:16px 0;padding-left:22px}\n.vn-benefit-list li{margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.55}\n.vn-pdp-section{margin:28px 0}\n.vn-pdp-section h3{margin:0 0 10px}\n.vn-pdp-section p{margin:0 0 14px}\n.vn-image-copy-group{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:24px;margin:28px 0}\n.vn-image-copy{box-sizing:border-box;flex:0 1 calc(50% - 12px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;border:1px solid #e4e4e4;border-radius:10px;padding:14px}\n.vn-image-copy img{width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;display:block}\n.vn-image-copy__body{flex:1 1 auto}\n@media (max-width:700px){.vn-image-copy{flex-basis:100%}}\n.vn-image-copy__body h3{margin:0 0 8px}\n.vn-sizing{margin:28px 0}\n.vn-sizing table,.vn-spec-table table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:12px 0}\n.vn-sizing td,.vn-sizing th,.vn-spec-table td,.vn-spec-table th{border:1px solid #e4e4e4;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;font-size:.95em}\n.vn-spec-table{margin:28px 0}\n.vn-callout{border:1px solid #e2e2e2;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 20px;margin:28px 0;background:#fafafa}\n.vn-callout h4{margin:0 0 10px;font-size:1.05em}\n.vn-callout p{margin:0 0 10px}\n.vn-callout p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.vn-callout--emphasis{border:1px solid #d97706;background:#fff8ec}\n.vn-faq{margin:28px 0}\n.vn-faq__item{margin:0 0 16px}\n.vn-faq__item dt{font-weight:600;margin:0 0 4px}\n.vn-faq__item dd{margin:0}\n.vn-affiliate-cta-slot{margin:22px 0;text-align:center}\n.vn-affiliate-cta-img{display:inline-block;line-height:0;border-radius:8px;transition:transform .18s ease,filter .18s ease}\n.vn-affiliate-cta-img img{display:block;width:280px;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto}\n.vn-affiliate-cta-img:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);filter:brightness(1.08) drop-shadow(0 6px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.18))}\n.vn-affiliate-cta-img:active{transform:translateY(0);filter:brightness(.97)}\n.vn-affiliate-cta-img:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #ff9900;outline-offset:3px}\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.vn-affiliate-cta-img{transition:none}.vn-affiliate-cta-img:hover{transform:none}}\n.vn-affiliate-cta-slot__line{font-size:.9em;color:#555;margin:8px 0 0}\n.vn-affiliate-cta-slot__note{font-size:.85em;color:#777;margin:4px 0 0}\n.vn-pdp-body a.vn-store-cta{display:inline-block;min-width:260px;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px 28px;border:0;border-radius:3px;background:#ff3c20;color:#fff;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;transition:filter .18s ease,transform .18s ease}\n.vn-pdp-body a.vn-store-cta:hover,.vn-pdp-body a.vn-store-cta:focus{background:#ff3c20;color:#fff;filter:brightness(.92);transform:translateY(-1px)}\n.vn-pdp-body a.vn-store-cta:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #222;outline-offset:3px}\n.vn-affiliate-disclosure{font-size:.82em;color:#888;margin:32px 0 0;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid #eee}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-pdp-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-pdp-intro\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSelf-Rolling Cat Balls, Set of Two: Rechargeable, With No Tail\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vn-pdp-intro__hero-line\"\u003eAll the chase, none of the string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vn-pdp-intro__promise\"\u003eSwitch one on, set it on the floor and it rolls off by itself, changing direction when it bumps into the sofa or the skirting board. Your cat gets something real to stalk, chase and pounce on, with no tail, string or ribbon to chew or swallow. There are two in the set: one in play while the other charges, or one each in a two-cat home. The Christmas present for a cat with its eye on the tinsel, and a reason to play every day after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-benefit-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt moves on its own:\u003c\/strong\u003e it rolls, stops and changes direction when it meets furniture, so it behaves less like a ball and more like something worth hunting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo tail, no string:\u003c\/strong\u003e the popular version trails a rope tail. These don't, on purpose, so there are no strands to chew off and swallow.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo, not one:\u003c\/strong\u003e one in play while the other charges, or one each so two cats aren't fighting over a single toy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRechargeable:\u003c\/strong\u003e charges by USB, cable in the box, so there are no little batteries to buy or leave lying around.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-image-copy-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-image-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3365\/6364\/files\/balls_02_in_play.jpg?v=1791029771\" alt=\"A tabby cat crouched low on a wooden floor, eyes fixed on a small blue ball rolling away from it\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vn-image-copy__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSomething to hunt that isn't your ankles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCats are built to stalk, chase and pounce, and an indoor cat with nothing to hunt will find something: your feet under the duvet, the curtain tie-back, the tinsel. Put one of these on the floor and switch it on. It trundles off, bumps into the table leg, turns and heads somewhere else, and that unpredictable path is what gets a cat crouched, tail twitching, ready to spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-image-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3365\/6364\/files\/balls_03_two_and_cable.jpg?v=1791029771\" alt=\"Two blue self-rolling cat balls side by side with a USB charging cable\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vn-image-copy__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy there are two\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA toy that's always on charge is a toy that isn't being played with. With two in the set, one can be rolling while the other recharges, so playtime doesn't stop when the battery does. In a two-cat home, each cat gets its own, so nobody has to wait their turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-pdp-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSomething to chase that isn't the tinsel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo a cat, a shiny strand swinging from the tree is a toy. That's why tinsel, ribbon and the string off the presents are on the RSPCA's Christmas warning list: swallowed, they can cause blockages the charity calls life-threatening. Taking the tinsel away is half the answer. The other half is giving your cat something better to chase. These balls do the job a dangling ribbon does, the movement and the pounce, without leaving anything behind to swallow. Roll one out while the presents are being opened and see which they'd rather have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-image-copy-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-image-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3365\/6364\/files\/balls_04_christmas_tree.jpg?v=1791029772\" alt=\"A cat on a rug beside a Christmas tree, batting a small blue ball, with no tinsel on the low branches\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vn-image-copy__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe present for the cat who's eyeing the tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrap them for under the tree, or give them a day early and let the cat wear itself out before the guests arrive. Either way, it's a present that's actually used, not one that ends up under the sofa by teatime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-image-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3365\/6364\/files\/balls_05_charging.jpg?v=1791029771\" alt=\"A blue self-rolling ball charging on a shelf from a USB cable\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vn-image-copy__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharge, play, put away\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive each ball a full charge before its first game, using the USB cable in the box and a standard 5V\/1A USB plug or a laptop. Charge them on a hard surface, out of your cat's reach, and keep the cable tidied away too. When playtime's over, put them away so they stay exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-callout\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGetting the most out of them\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay together for the first few games: roll one past your cat and let them catch on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep play sessions short and put the balls away afterwards, so they stay a treat rather than furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharge with a standard 5V\/1A USB plug or a laptop. Never use a fast charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe clean with a damp cloth. Never put them in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-affiliate-cta-slot vn-store-cta-slot\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/cart\/add?id=62740927807875\u0026amp;quantity=1\" class=\"btn product-form__cart-submit vn-store-cta\"\u003eAdd to basket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp class=\"vn-affiliate-cta-slot__line\"\u003e£19.99 for two. Order early if they're a Christmas present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-rolling cat ball, set of two, no tail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 6 x 7 cm each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilicone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNormal and Smart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in rechargeable, 150 mAh each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB, cable included. 5V\/1A plug only, never a fast charger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWipe with a damp cloth. Do not put in water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 rolling balls and a USB charging cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree, tracked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReturns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 days, free, if unused and in its original packaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-faq\"\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-faq__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhy is there no tail?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eOn purpose. The best-selling version of this toy trails a rope tail, and string, ribbon and tinsel are exactly what vets warn about when cats swallow them. These are plain balls: all the chase, with no strands to chew off.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-faq__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWill my cat actually play with it?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCats differ. Some pounce from the first roll; others watch for a while. If yours hangs back, join in: roll it past them, play together for a few minutes, then put it away so it stays new. Short, regular games work better than leaving it out all day.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-faq__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCan I leave my cat alone with it?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIt's made for play you're around for. Stay nearby while it's rolling and put both balls away when the game's over, the same as any electronic toy.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-faq__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHow do I charge them?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eWith the USB cable in the box, from a laptop or a standard 5V\/1A USB plug. Don't use a fast charger. Charge them on a hard surface out of your cat's reach, and give each one a full charge before its first game.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-faq__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs it suitable for dogs?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIt's sized and made for cats, at about 6 to 7 cm across. A dog could chew or swallow it, so keep it for the cat.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-faq__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWill they arrive in time for Christmas?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDelivery is free and tracked, but we can't promise a date in the Christmas rush. If they're a present, order early.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-faq__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat if they aren't right?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYou have 30 days to send them back free, as long as they're unused and in their original packaging.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-callout\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGive the hunter something to hunt\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo self-rolling balls, no tail, no string, for £19.99. \u003cstrong\u003eFree, tracked delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-day free returns on unused orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vn-affiliate-cta-slot vn-store-cta-slot\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/cart\/add?id=62740927807875\u0026amp;quantity=1\" class=\"btn product-form__cart-submit vn-store-cta\"\u003eAdd to basket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp class=\"vn-affiliate-cta-slot__line\"\u003e£19.99 for two. 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