# Cat Treat Toy Blasters The Nerf Catnip Disc Blaster is Loaded with Catnip Discs By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-08-17 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-catnip-disc-blaster References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/415273/Nerf-Creates-A-Blaster-For-Kittens-That-Shoots-Catnip-Bullets/) & [petco](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/nerf-catnip-disc-blaster-cat-toy?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI&irgwc=1&irclickid=TWJ0sMS9CxyLT%3AMw-8w92znqUkBWyyWjSUpJz00&cm_mmc=AFF%7CIMP%7CCCY%7CCCO%7CPM%7C0%7CrBfYNcTb52ivxnPcri3CBm%7C10078%7C648966%7C0%7C0) The [Nerf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-dog-glow) Catnip Disc Blaster reimagines a toy for kids into one for cats by swapping out foam darts for discs of catnip. The toy for playing with a cat helps to encourage a pet's natural hunting instincts and boost their activity levels at home. The stimulating toy for playing fetch with a cat also includes a built-in laser that projects red LED light to create even more of a chase. Perfect for kittens and small cats, the toy blaster shoots [catnip discs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lynx-with-catnip) about 10 feet. The cat toy promises to delight cat lovers who grew up playing with [Nerf toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jammie-dodgers-and-nerf) and now, their feline friends can get in on all of the fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nerf-inspired Pet Toys:** There is an opportunity to create more Nerf-inspired pet toys to cater to pet owners nostalgic of the toy brand. - **Activity-boosting Pet Toys:** Activity-boosting pet toys that encourage a pet's natural hunting instincts are a growing trend, presenting an opportunity for brands to innovate in this area. - **Multi-functional Pet Toys:** Multi-functional pet toys that combine treats, catnip, and lasers are in demand, pushing for brands to create more all-in-one pet toys. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Products:** The pet products industry can capitalize on the trend for activity-boosting and multi-functional pet toys like the Nerf Catnip Disc Blaster. - **Toy Brands:** Toy brands like Nerf can consider expanding their products to cater to pets, especially in the activity-boosting toy segment. - **Pet Tech:** Pet tech companies can innovatively incorporate activity-boosting features into their pet toy products to cater to pet owners' demands for more stimulating pet toys. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glow-in-the-Dark Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-dog-glow.md) - [Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disc-blaster.md) - [Gel Pellet Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-1.md) - [Fortune Cookie-Inspired Cat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toys-with-organic-catnip.md) - [Gel-Equipped Toy Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-gelfire-mythic.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Themed Dart Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfleet-phaser-blaster.md) - [Digital Laser-Powered Blaster Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-tag-set.md) - [Multi-Mode Smart Cat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheerble-wicked-ball-m3.md) - [Compact Gel Capsule Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-pro-gelfire-legion-blaster.md)