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The Best New Fun Toys For Dogs And Cats
The Best New Fun Toys For Dogs And Cats
Did you know that dogs and cats need a variety of toys to hold their interest? Playing with our pets is essential because it provides enrichment and helps them burn off excess energy.
The best dog toys include chew toys, food puzzles, rope toys, and toys to play fetch. Cats need toys that satisfy their inner predator. Your furry feline must stalk, chase, and catch their prey, which means they need toys that simulate the hunt. Cat feather wands are excellent for this purpose.
Daily play is essential for physical and mental stimulation, and part of our job as a pet parent is to keep our pets vital and active. In this article, you will learn which toys are best for your dog or cat.
The Best Toys For Dogs
Play is fundamental for dogs, as it serves several purposes. It builds motor skills, encourages social interaction, and nurtures the bond between pet parents and their canine companions. Some new fun toys for dogs:
WOOF Pupsicle
WOOF Pupscile This toy is interactive and is a ball that opens in the middle where you can place the treat. It is ideal for freezing, hence the name “pupsicle.” Stuff it with peanut butter or pumpkin, and watch your furry friend try to get the delicious snack out of the ball. Why food puzzles are fun for dogs:
- Beats the boredom blues
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Promotes sniffing, licking, and chewing
- Slows down the speed at which your dog eats
A great, classic food puzzle toy for pups is the KONG toy. It is simple, durable, affordable, and will entertain your dog for long periods. Another good choice is the Outward Hound Nina Ottoson Dog Puzzle. It is versatile enough to satisfy dogs that are intermediate-level or sharper.
Chuck It! Paraflight Flying Disc
The Chuck It! Paraflight Flying Disc is sturdy and long-lasting, making it the best choice for the low price of $5.00 on Amazon. It promises to be gentle on your dog’s gums and teeth while providing a rewarding fetch experience. Why fetch is a good game for dogs:
- Helps to teach basic commands
- Encourages good physical exercise
- Good bonding activity for you and your dog
- Promotes constructive behavior as opposed to destructive activity
This toy was designed for long-distance flights and satisfying mid-air catches. It is also light and easy to toss. They come in an assortment of bright colors, rendering them easy to find when they hit the grass.
Outward Hound Hide A Squirrel Squeaky Puzzle
The Outward Hound Hide A Squirrel Squeaky Puzzle is a unique combination of an interactive puzzle game and a soft, squeaky plush toy. Three stuffed squirrels are sheltered in a stuffed treehouse. Your dog will exercise their mind and strengthen their hunting skills by procuring the stuffed animals from their home. Once success is achieved, the squirrels become the most adorable squeaky chew toys.
The Best Toys For Cats
Cats are little lions and avid hunters. They live for the thrill of the chase and the victory of the catch. However, cats are notorious for their pickiness. There are a few kitty toys that have been tested and proven irresistible to those of the feline persuasion:
MeoHui Store Wand Toy
MeoHui Store Wand Toy is the perfect cat toy because it mimics a cat’s unfortunate prey. Let your cat silently “stalk” it before the chase begins. Move the toy in and out of their field of vision until they pounce. Repeat the process and allow them to catch it. Reasons why a cat wand is the ideal cat toy:
- Reduces stress and nervousness
- Promotes good physical exercise
- Alleviates boredom and behavioral issues
- Allows them to engage in interactive playtime
The MeoHui wand toy comes with two wands, five birdlike feather replacements, and four worm replacements. The feather replacements are made from safe, natural feathers. Wand toys tend to be popular with both kittens and adult felines.
Catit Circuit Ball Toy
Catit Circuit Ball Toy has a circuit with a ball for chasing, a built-in massager, and a scratch pad with catnip to encourage rubbing against the massager. It also has a toy attached to the spring that furry felines can curiously bat around with their paws. Cats will also appreciate that they can see the ball clearly without anything blocking its view.
Another good interactive cat toy is Cat’s Meow. It has a motorized wand moves back and forth underneath its cover, so your cat will think they are chasing a real mouse. It has four speeds: slow, fast, medium, and random. It also has a thirty-minute shut-off time so kitty can play solitary.
Potaroma Flapping Sandpiper Lifelike Birds
Potaroma Flapping Sandpiper Lifelike Birds look like real birds with a motion sensor. Birds believably flap their wings and chirp, which entices cats. This toy is fun for cats who chatter and chirp at the singing finches and robins out the window when they are birdwatching.
Since your cat can actually touch these birds, it is less frustrating for them than birdwatching. The toy is also made of soft plush for cuddling and has a catnip pouch inside the bird’s belly for your furry feline’s sensory pleasure. No batteries are necessary, as each toy comes with a USB cable.
Conclusion
Cats and dogs may not agree on everything, but one thing they have in common is that they love to play. Pet parents should make it a point to play with their animal companions, as it is good for their bodies and minds but, most importantly, play facilitates bonding between you and your furry friends.
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