12/07/2024
Safe Toys and Gifts for Pets Month
When it comes to dogs and cats, toys are a necessity and not a luxury. Species-appropriate toys provide your pet with exercise, mental stimulation, comfort, distraction, and entertainment ā all for just a few dollars.
Dog Toys
Consider size and breed for dog toys and avoid small parts. Itās in a dogās DNA to want to chew. Safe toys that help meet this instinct include hard rubber balls, tennis balls, and a small toy rope with a knot at each end.
Cat Toys
Cats love to stalk, chase, and capture their toys, which goes back to the days of their undomesticated ancestors catching their prey. Popular toys for cats include laser pointers, string, small balls with bells inside, and toy mice. You can even consider sprinkling a toy with catnip to really capture your catās attention. Having a wide variety of toys is especially important for cats who donāt go outside.