As a bonus, those infrared thermometers often have a little laser pointer built-in, which means it can double as a cat toy. Laser pointers marketed as cat toys

As a bonus, those infrared thermometers often have a little laser pointer built-in, which means it can double as a cat toy. Laser pointers marketed as cat toys are often tiny little things that require annoying & expensive button-cell batteries. My infrared thermometer / cat toy has a pistol grip so it's easier to hold, and runs off a 9V battery that lasts much longer.