Best Pet Toys




No matter what kind of pet you own, it is important to give them lots of attention and the care they need to live a happy life.  One great way to keep them having fun is to buy them toys!  There are many benefits for your pets to have toys.  They are a great way to give your pet that mental stimulation needed to keep them going and also allows you to strengthen your bond with your pet when you take the time to play with them.  I wanted to recommend some great toys for pets of different kinds to play with, specifically cats and dogs.  First off, however, let’s go into some of the benefits of toys.

One benefit to toys for your pets is the intellectual stimulation that they receive when playing.  Many pets, especially dogs, can become bored very easily.  Having toys around for them to play with help to keep them busy.  When animals do not have this intellectual stimulation, it can lead to the destruction of items around your house like your couch, shoes, or pretty much anything your animal can get their paws on!  Exercise is another major benefit of toys for your pets.  Getting enough exercise is very important for your pet to ensure that they are able to remain healthy and live a happy life.  Without exercise, this can lead to obesity in your animal, which can then lead to the chances of many different illnesses increasing for your pet, along with additional strain put onto the animal’s joints and internal organs.  Using toys to help your pet get the exercise they need can help them to stay both happy and healthy, along with bettering your bond with your pet as well.

Another benefit created from toys for your pet is that it will help you to increase your bond with your animal.  Engaging in playtime with your pet increases the time you spend together.  Playing also brings out great joy in animals, and if they are playing with you, they will correlate this joy to being with you and enjoy being around you more often.  Not only can toys better the bond between you and your pet, but if you have multiple pets in your household, it can strengthen the bond between them.  This is especially true if they are the same kinds of pets (such as multiple dogs or multiple cats).  That is not to say that your cat and your rabbit can not bond over toys, this is definitely possible too!

Another benefit to toys is the assistance in dental health for your pet.  Poor dental hygiene can affect your pet’s diet, as they will not want to eat often if their teeth pain them to chew.  If you have ever tried to brush your pet’s teeth, you know that is not an easy task to do.  Having your pet go under surgery to clean their teeth is also a difficult task.  Having toys for your pet to chew on is a great way for them to improve their dental health and reduce the need for cleanings to occur at the vet.  By having toys, they encourage chewing for your pet.  Chewing stimulates saliva, which diminishes plaque and helps to deter it from appearing again.

There are plenty of super fun toys for animals of all kinds to play with.  In this article, I am going to focus on the best toys for dogs and cats.  I mentioned above the benefits of having toys for your pet, and each of the toys that I am about to describe only help to add to these benefits.  See my lists below for my recommended toys for dogs and cats.

5 Recommended Dog Toys (in no specific order):

What dog doesn’t love a good squeaker?! This toy is made with an extra layer of material as well, so it’s a great cuddle buddy for your pup and harder for them to tear through.

While the unique giggle sound that this ball makes may not be your favorite, your dog will absolutely love it.  This ball helps keep your dog busy with all the different pockets that they can grab.  Its larger size also helps to keep it away from under the couch.

If you have a dog who doesn’t like bacon, something must be wrong.  Your pup will love this chew toy due to its easy-grab shape and delicious taste along with it.

Now this is the perfect toy for the lazy owner who still wants to get in a good game of fetch.  This ball cannon fits up to three tennis balls and has a distance adjustment for optimal games of fetch.  Your dog will love chasing after the tennis balls coming out of this gun!

This is a great interactive toy for your dog to enjoy.  It is a little game with multiple compartments and drawers where treats or food can be hidden by you for your dog to find.  This is a great way to keep your pup busy for quite some time!

5 Recommended Cat Toys (in no specific order):

Fill the mouse inside of this rubber ball with catnip and keep your cat busy for times on end.  Cats are natural hunters, so this squeaking toy with the stuffed mouse inside is great for your cat to enjoy.

This three-level tower with colorful balls rolling around is great to capture your cat’s attention as they beat the balls around the slots.  This is a great toy for you to have especially if you have multiple cats, since they can all enjoy it at once.

This is a very amusing toy for your cat.  The battery-powered mouse pops in an out of holes around the toy, letting your cat work to chase it around and catch it before it darts back in.  The speed is adjustable to always keep your cat on its toes!

This is a great way to feed your cat while letting them have some fun.  Your cat moves its food around the maze until it drops to the bowl in the bottom, giving your cat a good reward for its hard work!

This is a great toy for your teething kitten to help sooth those sore gums.  Rubber spokes to massage teeth and fun ribbons for playful batting help keep your cat occupied and having fun while keeping their teeth healthy!

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