
Rechargeable Dancing Fish Toy with Catnip
Product Description
The Spot Flippin' Fish by Ethical Pet is a lively fish toy that keeps cats entertained for hours. It features an easy on and off switch to start the fun, with the fish flipping and flapping actively. Cats enjoy hugging and kicking the Flippin' Fish as it moves around on the floor. This engaging toy measures 11.5 inches and comes with a USB charging cable and catnip to enhance its appeal.
Benefits
- Hours of Entertainment: The dancing fish flips and flaps to entertain cats for hours during play.
- Encourages Kick Play: Cats love to hug and kick the fish as it flaps around the floor.
- Great For Solo Play: The self-moving toy keeps cats active and engaged even when you are away.
- Catnip Appeal: Catnip adds extra stimulation that draws curious cats in for repeated play.
- No Disposable Batteries: The rechargeable design uses a USB cable, so you avoid buying disposable batteries.
- On Off Switch: An easy on and off switch lets you start and stop the fun.
Materials Used
The fish has a soft plush fabric exterior that is gentle on paws, an internal rechargeable battery that powers the flipping and flapping motion during play, and an included catnip pouch for extra scent stimulation.
How to Use
Specifications
- Length: 11.5 inches.
- Power: USB rechargeable battery.
- Controls: On and off switch.
- Extras: Includes USB charging cable and catnip.
Usage Instructions
- Charge First: Charge the fish using the included USB cable before the first play session.
- Switch It On: Flip the on switch and let the fish start flipping and flapping.
- Let Cats Kick: Allow your cat to hug and kick the fish as it moves around.
- Switch Off After: Turn the fish off after play to preserve the battery charge.
Additional Information
Care Instructions
- Remove Before Cleaning: Turn the fish off and, if possible, remove the mechanism before any cleaning.
- Spot Clean Only: Spot clean the plush surface with a damp cloth, avoiding the electronic components.
- Do Not Submerge: Never soak or submerge the toy, as water can damage the internal battery.
- Inspect Regularly: Check the toy and charging cable often for wear, and stop use if damaged.
Safety Instructions
- Supervise Play: Monitor your cat with the toy, at least at first, to ensure safe play.
- Protect The Battery: Keep the toy away from water and remove it if the casing is damaged.
- Discard If Damaged: If your cat chews through the fabric to inner parts, stop use immediately.
- Catnip Response Varies: About half of cats do not respond to catnip, and responders show brief changes.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Spot Flippin' Fish Cat Toy?
Ans: The Ethical Pet interactive dancing fish cat toy activates with a switch, causing the fish to flip and flap across the floor. Cats enjoy hugging and kicking it, and it comes with catnip and a USB charging cable.
Q2: How does the Flippin' Fish turn on?
Ans: The toy features a simple on and off switch that activates it. When turned on, the fish starts flipping and flapping to simulate real movement, prompting your cat to pounce, hug, and kick during play.
Q3: Does it need disposable batteries?
Ans: No, the Flippin' Fish is rechargeable and includes a USB charging cable, eliminating the need for disposable batteries. Just plug it in with the cable to recharge when the battery is low.
Q4: Does the Flippin' Fish include catnip?
Ans: Yes. The toy contains catnip, increasing scent appeal and enticing curious cats to play again and again. Paired with the flipping motion, the catnip helps maintain cats' interest and activity during play sessions.
Q5: How big is the Flippin' Fish?
Ans: The Flippin' Fish is 11.5 inches long, a size that allows cats to wrap their paws around and kick it, aligning with their natural hunting and kicking instincts during play.
Q6: Is it good for solo play?
Ans: Yes. Since the fish moves independently after being turned on, it keeps cats entertained and active, even when you're not nearby. This self-driven play helps busy indoor cats burn off energy.
Q7: How do I clean the Flippin' Fish?
Ans: Turn off the toy and gently clean the plush surface with a damp cloth, avoiding the electronic components. Never immerse the toy in water, as moisture can harm the internal rechargeable battery and mechanism.
Q8: Should I supervise my cat with this toy?
Ans: Yes. Veterinary guidance advises supervising cats with toys, especially initially. Since this toy contains electronic parts and a battery, remove it if your cat chews through the fabric to expose the internal components.
This Shipping Policy explains how orders are processed, shipped, tracked, and delivered.
1. Shipping Origin and Fulfillment
Orders are dispatched from our U.S.-based fulfillment center. We deliver to eligible addresses within the United States and to eligible international destinations shown at checkout.
If a destination, shipping service, or product is not eligible for delivery, checkout will not offer that shipping option.
2. Order Processing Time
Orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days before shipment. Processing time is separate from carrier transit time.
Our order cut-off time is 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). Orders placed after the cut-off time, on weekends, or on applicable holidays begin processing on the next business day.
Processing may include order verification and preparation for shipment.
3. U.S. Shipping Methods, Costs, and Transit Times
For eligible U.S. addresses, our current shipping options are:
- Priority Shipping: $5.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 1–2 business days after shipment.
- Standard Shipping: $2.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 3–6 business days after shipment.
- Free Shipping: $0 — estimated carrier transit time of 5–8 business days after shipment.
Total estimated delivery time includes both the 1–5 business day processing period and the applicable carrier transit time. The shipping service, cost, and delivery estimate available for your order are shown at checkout before payment.
4. International Shipping
We ship to eligible international destinations. Available international shipping services, shipping charges, and estimated delivery times vary by destination and are displayed at checkout.
For eligible international orders, applicable import duties and taxes are calculated and collected at checkout where required. When these charges apply, the order is shipped on a duties-and-taxes-paid basis so that the same import charges should not be collected again at delivery.
International delivery estimates may be affected by carrier operations, customs processing, local holidays, weather, or other events outside normal transit conditions.
5. Tracking
When tracking is available, you will receive shipment confirmation with tracking information after the order has shipped. Please allow up to 48 hours for tracking information to become active after the carrier receives the shipment.
6. Address Accuracy and Changes
Please review your shipping address carefully before submitting an order. If you notice an address error, contact us as soon as possible. We will try to help before shipment, but an address change cannot be guaranteed once fulfillment or carrier processing has begun.
Additional carrier or re-delivery charges resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address may be the customer's responsibility where permitted by law.
7. Delayed or Lost Shipments
If your shipment has not arrived within the estimated delivery timeframe, please contact us. We will review the tracking information, work with the carrier when necessary, and assist with an appropriate resolution based on the circumstances.
Delivery estimates are not guarantees and may be affected by carrier delays, weather, public holidays, customs processing, or other transportation disruptions.
8. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Deliveries
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Please include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
Approved cases are handled under our Return & Refund Policy, including return-shipping assistance when the issue is our responsibility.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Shipping Policy when our shipping services or operating requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about shipping or an order in transit, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
This Return & Refund Policy explains when a return is eligible, how to send an item back, who pays return shipping, and how approved refunds are processed.
1. Return Window
You may request an eligible return within 30 days after confirmed delivery. Return requests submitted after the 30-day period are not accepted unless applicable law requires otherwise.
2. Return Eligibility
To qualify for a standard return, the item must generally be:
- Unused, unwashed, and in its original condition.
- Returned with the original packaging, tags, accessories, manuals, and other included components, when applicable.
- Not specifically identified as final sale or non-returnable before purchase.
Products that show use, alteration, avoidable damage, missing components, or other conditions outside the eligibility requirements may be ineligible for a refund.
3. Product-Specific Non-Returnable Items
Some products may be non-returnable for hygiene, safety, customization, final-sale, or other product-specific reasons. Any such restriction will be disclosed on the product page or before purchase when applicable.
4. No Direct Exchanges
We do not provide direct exchange service. If you want a different item, size, color, model, or version, return the eligible original item under this Policy and place a new order separately.
5. How to Start a Return
Returns are handled by mail. Before sending an item back, contact our customer support team through the Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer. Please provide:
- Your order number.
- The item or items you want to return.
- The reason for the return.
Returns sent without required return authorization may be delayed or refused.
6. Prepaid Return Label and Return Shipping Cost
For eligible mail returns, a prepaid return label is included in the package.
For a standard return made for customer-choice reasons, the actual carrier postage charged for use of the prepaid return label will be deducted from the approved refund. We do not charge a separate restocking fee.
If the return is required because the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect and the claim is approved, we cover the return-label cost.
If you choose not to use the provided label when an alternative return method is authorized, use a trackable shipping service and keep your shipping receipt until the return is completed.
7. Original Shipping Charges
Original outbound shipping charges are non-refundable for standard customer-choice returns, except where required by law. If the return results from an approved damaged, defective, or incorrect item, applicable shipping charges will be handled as part of the resolution.
8. Refund Review and Processing
After the returned item is received, we inspect it and notify you whether the refund is approved.
If approved, the refund is issued to the original payment method. We generally process an approved refund within 1–3 business days. After the refund is issued, your bank or card provider may require an additional 5–10 business days to post the funds to your account.
9. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
After review, we will provide an appropriate resolution. When a return is required for an approved claim, we cover the return shipping cost.
10. Refused or Undeliverable Shipments
If a shipment is refused or returned because of incorrect or incomplete customer-provided shipping information, actual carrier return, re-delivery, or related shipping charges may be deducted from an otherwise eligible refund where permitted by law.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Return & Refund Policy when our return procedures or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you need help with a return or refund, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
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