For catsĬatnip "kicker" toys Catnip "kicker" toys (Hauspanther) Pussy & Pooch’s Los Angeles location at 564 South Main St. P.L.A.Y.’s Pet Teepee is made of 100% natural cotton canvas, hangs on pine wood poles, and the interior cushion is removable. If you've encountered your dog (or your cat, for that matter) curled up in a corner or in the back of the closet, you undoubtedly understand the need to nest. At the very least, it could be the perfect outfit for a holiday greeting card photo. It's not exactly a toy, but if your dog wears this outfit, she might be mistaken for a toy. ĭragon sweatshirt Dragon sweatshirt (Dog Diggin Designs) Is there a squeaker inside Lucy the Parrot? Did you have to ask? $17.99 for a medium-size Lucy. This little bird (from Beco) is stuffed with fibers made from recycled plastic bottles. Wylder's Holistic Peter Center & Rescue, 11939 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. (Take out those batteries and it's machine washable.) $39.99.
There's a pulsing heartbeat inside, thanks to a set of batteries. It's a dog toy, but it also could prove to be a stress reliever. Snuggle puppy Snuggle puppy (smartpetlove) Available in small and large sizes, $13.95 and $15.95. There's no guarantee that your pup will leave the Jimmy Choos alone when presented with this "Chewy Vuiton" peep-toe pump, but it might be worth a try. We know dogs are often partial to shoes when the urge to chew strikes. High heel chew toy High heel chew toy (Dog Diggin Designs) Orbee-Tuff balls are marketed as soft yet "virtually indestructible." They float - and at least one website suggests that owners can freeze them to use as "cool toys in hot weather." Available in three sizes, $11.99 to $19.99. ĭurable ball Durable ball Orbee-Tuff (Planet Dog) 3, Pasadena, and other Southern California locations. It's shaped like the state of California and styled like a vintage postcard, but trust us, the "Wish You Were Here California" toy was created for dogs. Ĭalifornia postcard toy California postcard toy (Ore' Originals) Healthy Spot’s Silver Lake location at 2550 Glendale Blvd., Silver Lake. Finn (yes, the Fluff & Tuff Koi has a name) is about 14 inches long, so if your dog actually stops moving for a rest break, Finn might become a pillow. But the Fluff & Tuff brand lists several fish in a toy lineup that also includes monkeys, lions and lady bugs. When it comes to plush toys for your dog, a fish may not come immediately to mind. Koi plush toy Koi plush toy (Josh Fuehner) It looks like a bone but the "Hurley" is made from a material called Zogoflex, which, according to the manufacturer, is not only durable, nontoxic, and dishwasher safe, it "does not absorb drool." Available in small and large sizes. Modern Dog, 1611 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. This one is from the Good Karma line of products. Instead of your shoe, a rope toy crafted to look like a ship’s wheel might be in order. It seems like most dogs have something in their DNA that compels them to chew. Ship wheel rope toy Ship wheel rope toy (Jax and Bones) If you're looking for a little pet diversion, we've got suggestions: And while it’s true that feline and canine offerings dominate the market, there are toy opportunities for other species as well. If you had any doubts that Americans’ devotion to their pets is translating into more of everything - food, vitamins and care products - consider this: We spent $1 billion on pet toys in 2016, compared with $851 million in 2011, according to Packaged Facts, a Maryland-based marketing firm.