My cat loved the tail on this but was a bit afraid of when I first turned it on. Also seems to be more enticing on a hard floor. After a lil while she started to play with it. I find I have more success when I play with it first. Then she starts to bat at it. After just a week of use though, the tail is already starting to break :( Looks like replacements do exist, but might need to pay and arm and a leg for shipping!