For dogs & cats

Toys & Enrichment

Bored pets chew, scratch and pace. Toys and food puzzles give that energy somewhere to go, and vets have specific advice on which toys are safe: hardness tests for chews, string rules for cats, supervision for anything with small parts.

These guides cover chew toys for aggressive chewers, snuffle mats, cat tunnels and interactive cat toys, with the AKC, VCA, Texas A&M and AAFP/ISFM guidance behind them.

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Guides in Toys & Enrichment

Buying guideBest Interactive Cat Toys for Indoor CatsA feather wand kit for play with you, a track toy for solo play and a motion-activated flapping bird.

Buying guideBest Dog Toys for Aggressive ChewersA bacon-flavored wishbone chew, a rubber treat toy and a nylon bone 3-pack, with what vets say about hard chews and teeth.

Buying guideBest Snuffle Mats for DogsA felt mat that folds into a bowl, a large multi-texture mat and a drawstring bowl-style mat, with the AKC's advice on starting and safety.

Buying guideBest Cat Tunnels for Indoor CatsA three-way tunnel, a five-way tunnel for multiple cats and a tunnel that doubles as a bed, with what vets say about hiding places and toy safety.