Is it dangerous to tease a cat with a laser pointer?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Is it dangerous to tease a cat with a laser pointer?

Improper use of the laser pointer can cause harm to cats, because the small dots illuminated by the laser pointer are infrared, which is very harmful to the cat's vision. High-intensity light shining into the cat's eyes will cause vision problems. The blurred state will seriously damage the cat's eyeballs. The owner can replace the laser pen with a cat teasing stick to play with the cat.