I just bought the cats meow. I put in the new batteries I bought but it will not turn on.
1168963
I put mine together and it only ran for maybe 15 minutes. You could have just bought a bad one. I returned mine and did not replace it.
1168964
Sorry to say that this thing is a piece of junk. I bought one locally and it worked just long enough for my two cats to get over their initial hesitation. Once they started to play with it the thing just died. Wouldn't do anything. I took it back.
1168965
I had to actually hold it down pretty hard to get it to come on and hold it for a few seconds. Works great, just hard to turn on. Same with turning it off...just push hard with foot. Sometimes it takes twice.
1168966
Make certain that all 3 batteries are new, don't mix old and new, then there should be a button on the top of the black dome in the center of the yellow tarp. This button turns the toy on. It's also a good idea to push that button to turn it off when your cat is finished playing so that you reserve battery power. If you have all 3 NEW C cell batteries and have installed them correctly and the button doesn't turn it on, you may have received a defective product. I've been fortunate that mine works just fine as long as the batteries are good! Good luck!
1168967
Look, these things break in a few days. Try and get your money returned. I bought a similar item from a warrantor for life that runs on double A batteries...it seems to have more longevity overall, but these break...I haven't seen anyone who can claim they've run them for more than a few days without it breaking.
1168968
I had to tap the button on top twice and then it woulld run on and off then shut off on the 3 try it wouldnt start and I returned it think it is a poorly mad productreturnining it was easy Amazon will send you the address slips to tape to a box
1168969
I also purchased new batteries and on the second day the product did not work. I believe that the wiring for the top control was not wired correctly. return the product and get your money back. I went to Walmart and have gotten my refund for the product.
1168970
My cats meow worked fine when the batteries were installed so I don't know what the problem might be. Have you checked to be sure you have the batteries installed in the correct direction--the negative and positive terminals are indicated on the battery holder to show which direction to install the batteries.
788155
Both, seemed to be something about the battery holder not functioning when the battery needed to be changed. I gave up even tho my cats really loved for the short time it worked.
813573
No! I had the old model for over three years and loved it-- until my cats broke the lever from helping themselves to a morsel or two in between meals. Picked up a new model last night and it seemed to set fine, yet never went off (could tell because the meal light was flashing). Just swapped it for the same model at Pet Smart and same thing happened! New model is a bit easier to program, but I'd stick to the old model if I were you!
1979432
All I can suggest is to change the batteries. That happens when they get low. It is suspicious that yours never worked.
442976
If you are sure you have the batteries in properly, you may need to try another set of batteries (it's possible they are dead or duds). If you've done all that the problem may be with the base itself and it may need to be replaced. This happened to me once and I received another and it worked just fine. Sometimes they get damaged during shipping or are just faulty.
427373
I am having the same problem, even brought a new battery and it still does not come on. Warranty is up, so what can I do.
2197236
I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with this cat toy. Does it run in one direction, pause, and then go the other way, or does it just stop? If it is stopping, then that isn't normal. Try switching out the batteries; if it's still stopping, I would contact Amazon and return it. Best of luck!
829688
It's a piece of crap, don't buy it. It quit working while I was away, and my cat nearly starved to death. Had fresh batteries in it, it just quit. Lasted about 6 months before it died. I bought another type, it seems to be working fine for the past 3 months. Don't remember the brand, but email me and I will look into it and make a recommendation. Oh, and it's battery only. JerryBozeman@hotmail.com
1614716
I bought 5 and all were perfect. I would suggest to take the batteries out and reinstall and see if that fixes it. If not contact Victor. Sorry I couldn't help more. We put 5 traps on 3 floors and took care of all the mice in 24 hours.
695036
My son's did the same thing. We replaced the batteries with no success. We had already pitched the packaging and the garbage has been picked up so we can't return it to TRU. However, I may go purchase a new one and put the bad one in the package and return it for a refund. However, I'm afraid the new one will have the same problem.
731798
mine won't even make a noise when I put it back together after trying several brand new batteries.I need it but seldom got to use it, and now it is headed for the trash. Lucky you that yours even still turns on.
2110856
Yes! Love it!! It's exactly why I bought it. 2 pieces of advice: buy extra batteries. They are special batteries and you want a fresh one when the old dies. And don't forget and accidentally carry a cat in the room....110% buy it.
1324752
Check to see if the batteries are lose. If it still does not work.......i suggest buying a new one.
329008
I wish I could help, but the question is a lot like: "My cat died. What happened" I''ve nothing to go on. Mine has been running like a little trooper since I got it almost two years ago.
2225356
Try taking out the batteries and putting them back in. I had no problem with mine when I got it and have loved it! Sorry yours isn't working. Also, it has to be on a flat surface. It doesn't work on the carpet.
917493
Mine has worked as soon as the batteries were installed: Ensure the batteries are fresh/good, Do they have good contact with the batteries tabs; If they don't, return it for a replacement.
1431717
It may seem trivial, but ensure that your batteries are charged. I had thought that the new batteries I received were charged and had a similar things happen. Once I recharged the batteries everything worked fine....definitely user error on my part.