The best part about living on the planet is getting to do just that; live here. It’s no secret that we could definitely treat our home in a much more sustainable and beneficial way. To play a small part in this, we’ve put together this list of eco-friendly pet toys, for great vibes and carefree playtime!
1. The first winner on our list is The Kitten Mitten handmade in the USA with dye-free organic cotton. Stuffed with organic catnip, it smells a lot more fresh than synthetically dyed toys. Your cat will probably love flipping it in the air; most of them do!
2. Jax and Bones Louie the Lobster Rope Dog Toy lands our number two spot for being cute,durable, and all-natural. Eco-friendly and made with non-toxic cotton thread using vegetable dye; one of the safest toys on the market. The cherry on top is that it’s completely machine washable and biodegradable,
3.Coming in at number three, is the Doggles Plush Bottle Groundhog Dog Toy. This green toy is functional innovation at its finest. A “green” dog toy that also incorporates recycling because you stuff the soft groundhog with an empty water bottle and your dog can have at it. Since the toy is light, it’s ideal for playing fetch and with each toy bought, plastic consumption is being positively reduced.
4.Making an organic splash at number four is the Vegan Raffia Grass Toy from the Tamboo Flyers® line of interactive cat toys that are sustainably made and eco-friendly. These raffia grass lures are ideal for imitating moths, bugs, mice and other small animals that cat prey on. Created to be messed with, they are super durable and also as a bonus - they are vegan! When playing with them, if you hold the toy in your hand and move it in a writing motion it mimics how prey can be fluid, fast and unpredictable. There are multiple sizes available and you can Explore the full range of Cat Tamboo Flyers to see which one you love!
5.Billy Bob the Cork Ball is our number five pick, completely biodegradable and made entirely of untreated natural cork. This ball of fun is ideal for chasing, batling and for cat claws to sink into. The cork ball comes in a resealable bag of organic catnip to keep it essentially marinating for as long as possible. Billy Bob is available at specialty pet stores and online retailers.
6.ChuckIt! Recycled Remmy Ball Dog Toy keeps us going at number six and if your dog goes crazy for balls, they will fall in love with ChuckIt! Made from durable, long-lasting natural recycled rubber that will work with ball-launchers, too.
7.Lucky number seven is KONG Naturals Straw Ballsare made of natural, renewable materials. It is specifically designed to appeal to your cat’s natural hunting instincts with its unique straw weave with lots of hooks for easy snagging. Your cat will love the irresistible straw exterior which is great for rolling, grabbing and catching. KONG Premium North American catnip adds to the excitement of this cat toy and you can refill it when it’s running low.
8.Our final spot is the fun P.L.A.Y. Pet Lifestyle and You American Classic Food Burger Squeaky Plush Dog Toy. Colorful and bright, this plushy burger dog toy is 100% post-consumer certified-safe recycled plastic bottles, and made with azo-free dyes. Your dog will love pulling apart the detachable fuzzy fastener parts with built-in squeakers in the bun. Handcrafted with double layer exterior and double-stitched edges for added durability. The best part (for you) is that when things get gross you just toss it in the washing machine and it’s good as new!
These are just a few of our favorite things and we hope it has inspired you to create more sustainability in your life. Follow along on Instagram @petlox and download the Petlox app for the wonderful world of pets.