The first nights away from mom are hard. Our heartbeat toy for kittens and cats (and puppies!) carries a gentle simulated heartbeat and soft body warmth imitation, giving your kitten the feeling of a littermate curled beside her — so she settles faster, cries less and sleeps through the night. Cats and dogs with thunderstorm or separation anxiety love it just as much.
| Materials | Plush polyester, pet-safe PP cotton filling |
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| Heartbeat module | Removable heartbeat module (heart-shaped) — 2 x AAA batteries, hold 5s to power on/off |
| Care | Remove module — plush is machine washable |
| Size | Approx. 37 × 15 × 10 cm (14.5" × 6" × 4") |
| Suitable for | Puppies, kittens, adult dogs & cats with anxiety |
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The rhythmic heartbeat mimics littermates and mom, comforting new kittens and puppies within minutes.
Give them a "friend" that stays when you leave — less crying, less pacing, less guilt.
A grounding cuddle partner for noise-phobic cats and dogs during thunderstorms and celebrations.
Most kittens and puppies settle within one or two nights. Anxious adult cats may take up to a week — leave the plush available without pressure. If your pet startles at the pulse at first, switch it off for a few days and let them bond with the plain plush first. More detail in our guide: Heartbeat Toys for Kittens & Cats. For care and battery questions, see the FAQ.
Kittens normally sleep piled against their mother and littermates until 12 weeks old. A solo kitten in a new home misses that contact deeply — and a stuffed cat toy with a heartbeat recreates it: warm, soft, and gently pulsing at a resting heart rate. Most kittens accept it within one or two nights; adult cats and anxious rescues may take up to a week.
Choose the spot your cat already prefers — her crate, bed, or a quiet corner — warm the plush first, and rub it lightly on your hands so it carries your scent. Never force contact; let her discover it. Curious about the full science and a 3-step introduction plan? Read our guide: Heartbeat Toys for Kittens & Cats: How They Work and When to Use One.
★★★★☆
Bought this heartbeat toy for our anxious senior cat after a house move. She was skeptical for a day, then adopted it as her new security spot. Washed the cover easily. Wish the heartbeat module had a auto-off timer longer than 8 hours, but honestly it does what it promises.
★★★★★
First night with our 9-week-old corgi, she cried for two hours straight. Second night with the heartbeat plush: asleep in 15 minutes, curled right against it. Two weeks later she still won't sleep without it. The heartbeat is soft and realistic — not an annoying electronic buzz.
★★★★★
Our terrier shakes so badly during storms that medication barely helps. With this plush she burrows into her bed with it and trembles noticeably less. It's not a miracle cure, but it takes her from panic to just nervous — which is huge for us. Battery lasts about a week of nightly use.
The science behind the calm, 5 use cases, and a 3-step introduction plan.
