I can't get the batteries to work it for more than 3 min. Has any one else had that problem?
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Yes. The toy is not made well at all, but our cat is so in love with it, we've had to make it work. I replaced the first one when it stopped going. The second one barely ran at all. SO, we decided to take that battery note about using three fresh ones, never mixing, etc. VERY SERIOUSLY! Instead of using any of the new batteries I have stored in a drawer for the grandchildren, we went to the drug store and bought and installed *brand new* batteries. THAT WORKED. We've gotten about six hours of play out of the thing, and it's still going strong. Our cat is so thankful!! I've never seen a cat get so much joy out of a toy. Ours hugs and loves it when it's "sleeping," but, otherwise, plays with it non-stop. Yes. The toy is not made well at all, but our cat is so in love with it, we've had to make it work. I replaced the first one when it stopped going. The second one barely ran at all. SO, we decided to take that battery note about using three fresh ones, never mixing, etc. VERY SERIOUSLY! Instead of using any of the new batteries I have stored in a drawer for the grandchildren, we went to the drug store and bought and installed *brand new* batteries. THAT WORKED. We've gotten about six hours of play out of the thing, and it's still going strong. Our cat is so thankful!! I've never seen a cat... » Read More Yes. The toy is not made well at all, but our cat is so in love with it, we've had to make it work. I replaced the first one when it stopped going. The second one barely ran at all. SO, we decided to take that battery note about using three fresh ones, never mixing, etc. VERY SERIOUSLY! Instead of using any of the new batteries I have stored in a drawer for the grandchildren, we went to the drug store and bought and installed *brand new* batteries. THAT WORKED. We've gotten about six hours of play out of the thing, and it's still going strong. Our cat is so thankful!! I've never seen a cat get so much joy out of a toy. Ours hugs and loves it when it's "sleeping," but, otherwise, plays with it non-stop. « Show Less
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We have had that problem, try smacking it a good one. Seriously. Also, it "dies" regularly, just stops working and/or won't start. We've learned to actually "twist" the button when we want to turn it on and that seems to help. My son has literally tripped over it several times and that has started it. The silly thing is frustrating as all get out, but our cat LOVES it. When it isn't working, she lays down right beside it and croons to it. When it is working, she pounces on it and gives it a good shellacking (spelling?).
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no. mine stopped working after 1 day. The one I bought at the local drugstore, however has been running for some time now. Does chew up batteries. They last about 48 hours of run time.
792644
This happened to me too. I noticed that the batteries were really loose. I just took a screwdriver and pushed the little metal part of the battery contacts out more so the batteries would be in there tighter, put brand new batteries in it, and it worked. I haven't had any problems since. I'm not sure that's the same problem you're having but this worked for me.
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I'm sorry to hear that. Mine seems to be working fine. I've used mine for more than 6 minutes. Make sure it is fully charged before using it.
383360
Did you check batteries ? Some times they shake loose. I have had great luck with my new one, after they replaced it. Have had it for app3 mo.
774845
I got one for my son in law for Christmas won't even turn on!! grrrrr How about that! I am having second thoughts on this one. Anyone else have this problem? And yes, I put batteries in it and I did try to hard start it etc etc..:(
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Yes, I had that problem, even replaced the battery, but coulsn't get it to work. Bought a new one.
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YES, I just bought it, put new batteries in and it didn't work, bought more new batteries(in case the one's I bought were old) still doesn't work. I am fixing to research if I can get my money back from Amazon.
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send it back, i have purchased 5 units, no 2 are and have not functioned the same, only 1 has survived and with a rotation of 10 batteries, i am only lucky when 1 survives 1 hour
1979432
All I can suggest is to change the batteries. That happens when they get low. It is suspicious that yours never worked.
316876
After going through similar problems several times, I finally changed the batteries and it went right back to working. Perhaps the higher power is necessary to make the switch work properly...Sounds familiar somehow-
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Ours stopped working all of a sudden. Changed batteries, repositioned and it still will not work. Called the company and I have yet to get a call back about it!
51868
You are lucky. Mine didn't last long enough to need new batteries. It was a complete waste of money. Sorry I couldn't help.
148999
Please make sure the batteries are installed correctly and that all battery panels have been re-attached (some toys will not operate when the battery panel is removed). If the item still does not work I would recommend returning it as defective and request that Amazon send you a replacement item. Thank you!
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Mine just arrived and we can't get it to even turn on. Three people have tried. The batteries test good. What are we missing?
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I just tried mine, and it worked fine. Be sure that the button end of each battery is against the flat contact, not the spring contact, and that they are in securely. Spin them in their slot. That fixes a lot of problems. I spent 30 minutes yesterday, trying to fix a toy we had found. I put new batteries in, to no avail. I took the entire electronics apart, even soldering on jumpers to bypass the circuit board. Nothing. Finally, I put a meter on the output of the battery box. No output!. I spun the batteries in their seats, and Voila! Also, the button end of the battery holder goes in first. Be sure the button contact on the battery holder springs back when you push it in. That's really all that can go wrong with it. Good luck!
937696
It's never happened to us. Are the batteries new? I would replace those and if it doesn't help, return it. It may be defective.
492619
Hey bro...i just got mine yesterday and I've used it for so far 3 to 4 hours...and it works well...I'll make sure I put it up on exactly how many hours the batteries will last...