Laser pointer or rubber mouse

CATTOY

Think of something that might send your feline friend into a playful frenzy—it’s not food, but it often dangles or skitters across the floor.

This clue plays on two common items that entertain cats—a laser pointer (the "laser" part) and a rubber mouse (the "rubber mouse" part). Both are classic examples of cat toys, so the answer is simply "CATTOY," combining the idea of things cats love to chase. The wordplay is straightforward: the clue lists two types of toys, and the answer names the category they belong to.