Tuesday, 6 March 2012

Safe Toys For Your Pet


Toys are usually associated with children and pets. Every pet needs toys in their childhood in order to strengthen and advance their learning processes. When you go to purchase toys for your pet, choose the one that is harmless and hygienic for your lovely puppy and kitten. However, there are three types of toys available in the markets for pets.
  • Active toys
  • Distraction toys
  • Comfort toys

Five factors are important that determine the safety or danger of a toy:
  1. Pet size
  2. Activity lever
  3. Preferences
  4. Pet surroundings
  5. Pet health

Are Active Toys safe toys for your pet?
Following features of active toys can help you easily assess that they are good for your dogs and cats or not.
  • Active toys are made of very hard rubber and easy to chew and ingest.
  • They are available in shapes that pets love and in different sizes for fun. Remember, toys should be appropriate for your pet’s size. Otherwise, too small toys can easily be swallowed.
  • Rope toys have always been favorite and available in a bone shape with knotted ends.
  • Tennis ball is another common toy item for pets that can be used without any precaution. Only precaution is, if it is chewed through, discard it immediately.

Are Distraction Toys safe toys for your pet?
Distraction toys are amazing and help the pets fasten their learning. But through little effort, you can make them completely safe for your cute pets.
  • Busy-box are made up of rubber and large in size with hiding places for treats. With a little movement through nose, mouth, or body, your pet gets the goodies.
  • Kong-type toys create excitement and add more fun when they are filled with broken-up treats. Important thing is, the broken-up treats consist of butter and peanut butter that are healthy and full of nutrition foodies. To make Kong-type toys safe for your pet, you should be cautious in two ways:
  • Double-check with your veterinarian about whether or not your pet should use peanut butter.
  • Choose the appropriate size of toys for your animal.

Are Comfort Toys safe toys for your pet?
Soft stuffed toys have always been favorite one of pets and economical as well. However, they can be made easily at home. Keep in mind few tips while purchasing them:
  • Soft stuffed toys are not appropriate for all dogs and pets. Therefore, choose the right one according to the age of your dog and cat.
  • They should not be easily chewable and tear off.
  • The size of the stuffed toy should be small so that your animal can carry around with comfort.
  • Spare t-shirts, pillowcase, towel, socks, and blanket can be comforting to your pets. But, they are not safe at all. They are safe when you are playing with your lovely kitten and puppy.

I hope, these guidelines will help you find safe toys for your pet.


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