1. A rechargeable flopping fish toy designed for cats, but dogs seem to love it, too! It has a motion sensor, so whenever your pet touches it, it moves. Promising reviews: "Best cat toy.
My cat absolutely loves this fish. Well worth the price to keep my cat entertained." — Joanne "I bought two for my Frenchie and Chihuahua and they both stay entertained for a good while tossing and chewing on the little trout.
The battery usually lasts about a week on a single charge." — Chef Raul Alberto Dominguez Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in six styles).
2. A hanging chew toy that's for your rabbit, guinea pig, ferret, or hamster because it has a variety of textures and shapes for your little critter to gnaw on and shred apart. Promising reviews: "Entertaining.
I’ve never seen my rabbit so interested in a toy. I’m glad I got two! I’ll definitely be ordering more." — Kahlia "I got this for one of my guinea pigs, Garbanzo Bean, for his teeth of course and for his high energy.
He loves chewing, tugging, and batting it around. It's lasting for a while too! I'm glad that he has something to keep him entertained while I'm at work." — Heather Get it from Amazon for $9.
98 (also available in a two-pack). 3. A retractable hanging tug rope so your pup can play tug-of-war all by themselves.
It'll not only keep them occupied, but it'll wear them out, too! And don't worry, it's designed to keep any sharp parts away from their mouth so they can safely play for hours. Promising review: "Best entertaining toy ever. This was the best toy I have purchased for my puppy yet.
He loves it and it helps keep him busy when he is in the yard all day. Only gave 4 stars on durability because in a month he has already tore up the rope toy and bungee a little. However my 70-pound Chesapeake is what you would classify as an extremely heavy chewer.
" — Tammi Duckert "My dog loves this toy!!! Our Collie loves to chew and tug and this toy keeps him entertained!" — Judy Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four sizes/styles). 4.
A pet food puzzle toy for both dogs and cats, that'll challenge them to get treats out. And if your fur-baby loves to eat, they'll happily play with this for hours. This is also a great slow-feeder if your pet usually eats wayyy too fast .
Promising review: "Bought this for our Maltichonpoo. Once he figured it out he was obsessed! Had to get every last treat in it! Really easy to put together and has an adjustable height which was useful in helping our dog figure out how to turn it. We now use this to keep our little guy busy and entertained.
" — Patricia Get it from Amazon for $27.99 . 5.
A giggle ball because a bored dog is no laughing matter. This will make silly sounds that'll keep your four-legged friend rolling around and playing for a long time. And it has over 59,000 5-star ratings! BTW, we have a roundup of ingenious pet products that your fur baby might want to get their paws on.
Promising reviews: "Just enough giggles to keep my puppy entertained but not overly noisy so it doesn't drive us crazy." — The Hope's " This toy keeps my Boxer entertained for hours! It's the perfect toy I've been looking for, plus he hasn't been able to get his mouth around it enough to chew on it." — Jackie Get it from Amazon for $14.
99+ (available in three styles and a two-pack). 6. A rip-and-reveal plushie so your dog will be able to channel some of their destructive energy into a toy instead of destroying your furniture.
They'll have to tear it apart to reveal another squeaky toy inside — it's two toys in one! Promising review: "Exciting and challenging. This toy really engaged and entertained our dogs , one is 44 pounds, one is 65 pounds. They loved the squeak.
The 65-pound one destroyed it and had the inner toy in 30–45 minutes, the other can't open it but loves it as is." — Chuck Hepburn Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three sizes and in various styles).
7. An interactive maze for your genius cat who has figured out every other toy and is completely bored. Reviewers love it because it's the purr-fect activity to keep their kitty busy for hours.
Promising review: "This is way more than I expected in many ways, easy to put together, great construction, and has science behind slow-eating puzzles for cats. It challenges them and makes them work for treats. It keeps my cat busy and entertained while I work , and the kids love watching the cat work on getting a snack.
" — Anita Get it from Amazon for $15.94 . 8.
A triangle tug toy because it has two shapes and two textures to keep your pup interested for a long time. This is also made of 100% natural rubber and cotton so it's totally pet-safe. Promising review: "It is now my dog's new favorite toy.
She usually gets excited with a new toy but that excitement doesn’t sustain for long, however, this toy has continued to entertain her for hours! It’s great!" — Jazmine Get it from Wild One for $15+ (available in standard and small sizes and six colors). 9. Foraging balls for your bird, chinchilla, hamster, or gerbil who loves to gnaw.
These are non-toxic and made with natural sola plant root so your pet will be able to be as destructive as they want without you having to worry. Promising review: "Parrot entertained. My jardines love to play with these and rip them to shreds.
Seems pricey but worth it being the joy it brings my parrot and that I only purchase every month or so." — Kevin Get a two-pack for $7.77+ (also available in a six-pack).
10. A Catit super roller circuit that will keep your cat entertained when you need to get something done. If you WFH, this will be a life-saver, since they always seem to want attention when you're busy working.
Promising review: "First of all let me say that assembling this was a breeze! Very simple and I loved the fact that I could design the track in whatever shape I desired. I accidentally ordered two but in all honesty, two tracks made the toy even MORE enjoyable to assemble and since I have 5 kitties it was just more track to share although one of my cats is NOT very good at sharing. After this was assembled they went bonkers over it, trying in earnest to get the ball out of the track.
They had me in stitches. This is SUCH a cool toy and it kept my cats very busy and entertained as they are NOT outdoor cats and really need to get out some energy at times in a constructive way. One thing I might change about this product, I wish the ball lit up or made some type of squealing or tweeting sound.
It would be even more entertaining. Overall, I LOVE this toy!!! Almost as much as my cats do!!!! Im all for redirecting excess feline energy in a constructive manner." — carol Get it from Amazon for $17.
63 . 11. A fleece snuffle ball because your fur-baby will be able to search for treats instead of looking at you with sad puppy eyes when they're totally bored and a little hungry.
It'll satisfy their need to sniff around and get a snack. Schmooget and Things is an Etsy small biz that makes adorable pet gifts and accessories for humans, too. Promising reviews: "These snuffle balls really make them work for the treats.
It cleans up well and is easy to fill. I am happy with the quality and will order more to keep her busy. " — Rebecca Thompson "My dogs love these.
Keeps them happily occupied rooting around for little treats. Well made. Prompt shipping.
I highly recommend." — Barbara O'Connor Get it from Schmooget And Things on Etsy for $20+ (available in small or large). 12.
An interactive roller cat toy that reviewers say is perfect to keep both kittens and cats entertained. Not only is it mentally stimulating, but it'll also provide a physical activity so your kitty can get in some much needed exercise during the day. Promising review: "I foster kittens for our local shelter.
We raise them until they can be placed in great homes. It is important to give the kittens challenging toys to play with. They love to try to capture things.
They are little hunters. I put this together and put it down in less than a half hour. It has been entertaining four kittens and one of my resident's full-grown cats.
Great price and good toy to stimulate the little fur babies." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.59+ (available in various colors and with or without additional toys).
13. A geometric treat-dispensing toy because it will roll and bounce around while your dog tries to get the hidden treats out. And you can also switch things up by attaching two or more of these to keep your dog interested.
Up Dog Toys is a family-founded small business creating beautiful and functional toys for the modern pet. Promising review: "The Odin's unique and modern design keeps my 3-year-old dog entertained. We play with it all the time!" — EL Get it from Up Dog Toys for $19.
99 (originally $23.95; available in six colors). 14.
A rechargeable self-moving ball that will roll on its own so you won't have to throw a ball back and forth. And it has three modes so you can choose the right setting for your pup. Promising review: "I have two Frenchies, and I got them each a ball, and they won't play with two at a time, they wanna play with one together, which is fine with me.
You get about two hours per charge, and it tires them out and keeps them entertained. My pups become obsessed with this ball, I literally have to take it away for them to leave it alone. Worth every penny, and the quality is on point, durable, and replacement skins are only $12!!! I would highly recommend this product to any dog owner.
" — Sean L. Get it from Cheerble for $39.99+ (available in four colors).
15. A treat puzzle box because you can switch up the configuration of the inner boxes so your cat will never get bored. It's designed to stimulate your cat's natural foraging instincts to explore, scratch, sniff and search for hidden food.
Promising review: "This is an amazing puzzle for cats! It has provided hours of entertainment to my cat so far and because it has so many places to hide treats he doesn’t get board, every time is a “new” puzzle for him and you can change the configuration any time! Very sturdy, he has climbed on the cube a couple of times and it’s like new. I know is a bit pricy compare to other cat toys but is totally worth it! When done he is mentally tired and ready to take a nap." — Flavia Lanata Get it from Amazon for $24.
94 . 16. A scratcher toy made with organic catnip, silvervine, and valerian root to attract your cat and encourage them to roll, scratch, and kick.
They'll probably wear themselves out and take an epic nap after. Hoffn Paw Pet Toys is a small business based in Chicago, Illinois. Promising review: "I’m speaking for my two cats and they absolutely love this toy.
I bought the medium size and from the minute I put it on the floor they both were intrigued either the sound of the bell and the cat nip they just go crazy for. Such An amazing way to keep them busy." — Mary Beth Get it from Hoffn Paw Pet Toys on Etsy for $15.
95+ (available in four colors and three sizes). 17. A puzzle feeder because it will make meal time wayyy more fun and entertaining.
Your dog will have to learn how to spin and slide various parts to get to their food or treats. Promising reviews: "Dog loves this. Didn’t take long to master the toy but it still provides entertainment.
" — MJF "A great puzzle piece that will test and tire your pet out. We were looking for a toy to entertain, stimulate, and tire our dog out and this one did the job." — Frederic S Get it from Amazon for $9.
29+ (available in two versions). 18. A hunting box to keep your cat busy as they chase, scratch, and eventually tire themselves out and nap on this.
There are slots that allow your kitty to see the included jingle balls to encourage them to swipe, paw, and to attempt to retrieve them. Promising reviews: I foster for a rescue and every single cat has loved this toy! Keeps them very entertained." — Janet Ackerman "Cat are entertained.
I purchased this toy hoping that my cats would at least touch it. It far outdid my expectations. All three of them play with it so BIG HIT!" — Nujean Get it from Amazon for $12.
99 . 19. An activity wall because your bird will play with it for hours! It'll also last quite a while since there are so many textures and activities — it's like many toys in one.
I have a black-capped conure who usually gets bored with toys within a day and I'm constantly buying new toys. I purchased this out of pure desperation. I expected it to last a few days top.
But I was shocked that my bird loved it and it lasted months! My bird has never been entertained so much or for so long by any other toy. I will definitely keep replacing it because it's just the best! Promising review: "Keeps my cockatiel entertained for hours. I have a 4-year-old, very playful and curious cockatiel that will chew everything and anything from furniture to papers to my hair! She absolutely loves this toy and it keeps her occupied for hours.
Some toys only last a day or two with her but I’ve had this for a few months and it’s still going strong." — Jon P Whible Get it from Amazon for $15.97 .
20. A stimulating activity mat to prevent your curious dog from getting bored. All you have to do is hide some treats in this mat (or kibble), and they'll sniff around trying to find them.
See it in action on TikTok . Promising review: "I saw similar items all over TikTok and decided to try it out for my pup! He loved it and it kept him occupied for about 15–20 minutes (I didn’t put very many treats in it) It was pretty funny watching him sniff all the treats out. It’s a great way to keep them from being bored inside! The quality is great so far! I have yet to machine-wash it but I think it will be fine.
" — Haley Get it from Amazon for $14.99 . 21.
A cat exercise wheel that'll give your kitty something to do when you're tired and they have a sudden burst of energy aka the zoomies. The EVA foam surface is soft for added comfort and it's designed so it will never trap your fur-baby's claws. This is one of the gifts to buy your cat that will last for years to come.
Easily clean it with the swipe of a cloth and once the traction pad wears down, you can replace it with a new one. Promising review: "I introduced this wheel to my Bengal kitten when he was about 4 months old. He uses it every day! I'm so glad I have this to help burn off some of that notorious Bengal energy.
If he's frustrated, he'll vocalize and jump on the wheel and run full speed. He tends to do this late at night, but I don't find the noise from the wheel intrusive at all." — Pamela M.
Get it from One Fast Cat for $194+ (originally $209; available in two base colors, three traction pad colors and styles, and two inner wheel LED light colors). 22. An interactive treat-dispensing toy because reviewers say it's durable, it keeps their dog occupied for a long time, and it's easy to clean.
Your furry BFF will feel like they struck gold because this fun toy is entertaining and can be filled with their fave treats. And, it's infused with mint oil to keep their breath fresh! Check this out on TikTok . Promising review: "I NEVER write reviews.
But I have a boxer/pit who has so much energy and living in an apartment I look for ways to entertain him. This toy has CHANGED THE GAME. For starters the mere sight of this toy gets my dog excited.
This will keep him entertained for 3+ hours! He absolutely loves it, and it is great for tough chewers!" — Cassidy Coggins Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in various colors and styles). 23.
A push and play ball for those days when you just don't have the energy to play fetch. This ball will roll when your pup nudges or pushes it — no need to keep tossing it. It's also HUGE so your dog won't be able to gnaw on it.
Plus, it's made of hard, durable plastic and it can be filled with water or sand to make it more challenging to move around. Simply put, your dog will be the one tired after playtime instead of you! This ball is wayyy too big for my dog to chew on it which is probably why it has lasted so long. Whenever he touches it with his paw or head, it will roll around and he will chase after it.
He keeps trying to get a grip on it, but he can't. So, he ends up pushing and pawing at it and chasing it around until he is exhausted. This ball has lasted months and is still in great condition and it definitely keeps him entertained when I'm too too busy or just not in the mood to play fetch.
Totally recommend for anyone who has a dog who chews through everything because this will last! Promising review: "This ball will last a lifetime and if it doesn't, I will have to purchase another one because my dog just loves his Jolly Ball. It's very durable and chew-proof. He is an aggressive chewer and this ball has managed to stay intact.
It's light enough to pick up and throw, but hard enough so your dog cannot sink his/her teeth into it. This ball is a great way to give your dog exercise and you don't have to do much, but stay out of the way. My dog pushes this ball all over the yard.
Great purchase!!" — LK Get it from Amazon for $10.29+ (available in six sizes and three colors). 24.
A bestselling collapsible cat tunnel that has three entrances, a hanging ball toy, and a peephole that's sure to keep your fur-baby busy for hours. Plus, it's made of durable, tear-resistant polyester so it'll last a long time. Promising review: "My cat loves to hunt, so he uses it to hide in the tunnels, jump out at us, and try to scare us.
Lol! He plays with it every day. He has his claws, and there are no holes in the tunnel; we have had it for months. The only complaint is that it weighs nothing and always blows around.
Guess that’s just the life of a cat owner." — Shallan cook Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 14 colors and patterns).
25. A Nerf gun if you want a easier (and lazier) way to play fetch with your pup. It can launch balls up to 50 feet with a press of the trigger while you sit back in a chair.
Don't worry, you can adjust the distance if you have a small dog or yard. Promising review : " This is my dog's favorite toy for whatever reason. Playing fetch with the gun is 10x more exciting than me throwing it even though it's the same.
The bands that provide the resistance/launching on all these shooters don't typically last too long, 3–4 months maybe, at least on the blue guns. This green gun though..
.it's built different." — justin Get it from Amazon for $24.
99+ (available in various sizes and with one or three balls). 26. A dog activity box for pups who have figured out other treat-dispensing puzzles wayyy too quickly.
This is more challenging and recommended for experienced doggies who are used to similar toys. Your dog will have to lift and flip open lids or pull levers to release treats. Check this out on TikTok .
Promising review: "Fun little brain teaser for dogs. Entertaining for you and them. Love that it has different ways of accessing the food compared to most of the puzzle dog toys.
My dogs love it." — Sarah Get it from Amazon for $16.99 .
27. An automatic cheese toy because it plays peek-a-boo with your cat so you can relax when they're in the mood to play but you're too tired to get off of your couch. It's designed with an interactive mouse that will pop out randomly to engage your cat's instincts.
Promising review: "My 9-year-old cats love this! They are completely fascinated by the toy (though quite skittish). It has almost unpredictable movements on both sides where the mice come out. My cats use their paws to slap the mice (when they aren't jumping from the sudden movements).
The noise of the mice coming in and out might also have something to do with them being intrigued. The batteries (not included) were very easy to insert — no tool necessary!" — Taylor W Get it from Amazon for $26.95 .
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