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    48 Pet Toys That People Actually Swear By

    Products that'll keep your dogs, cats, bunnies, hamsters, and more entertained for a bit. You're welcome in advance.

    1. A training toy that'll actually encourage your doggo to enjoy spending time in their crate — slather it with some peanut butter and enjoy some peace and quiet while they enjoy a delightful treat.

    2. A set of stacking cups for your playful bunny who will love nudging 'em over to unveil the treats you've hidden underneath.

    bunny stacking cups

    3. A Starbarks plush toy that'll let your pup pretend they're as basic as you. Pupkin Spice Latte, anyone?

    4. An adorable plush toy with a squeaker inside your pet will equally love playing and napping with.

    5. A boho scratcher that can be mounted on your wall for a lovely ~aesthetic~ and place for your cat to stretch out and keep those claws in check.

    Cat stretching while scratching long oval-shaped natural fiber and wood scratcher

    6. A tug-of-war toy that'll suction cup to your floor and keep that precious pup of yours entertained just long enough for you to make dinner undisturbed.

    7. A toothbrush squeaky toy you can use to both play *and* clean your pup's pearly whites at the same time.

    Girl plays with dog with toothbrush squeaky toy

    8. An automatic laser toy you can count on to buy you a few moments of peace while your kitten playfully tries to capture the randomly moving light.

    a small black cat chasing the laser from the white, standing laser pointer

    9. A squirrel-hiding toy that your dog (and you!) will quickly become obsessed with.

    10. A Kong Extreme Dog Toy so strong, even the toughest of chewers won't be able to destroy it.

    11. A pet toy duo including a Goofy tug toy and a Pluto squeaky bottle toy, because who said the magic of Disney was just for humans???

    12. An interactive cat tree that'll likely impress even the most skeptical pets *and* owners.

    13. A soothing toy to help your furry friend cope with loneliness and anxiety in the cutest way possible.

    14. A funny toy designed to look like a classic Skee Ball game you can use to transform your pup's playtime into one worthy of a night out at a carnival.

    15. A circuit toy that'll keep your cat busy for a bit while also entertaining you and your roommate as you watch them chase the ball round and round — sounds like a win-win to me!

    four cats playing with the balls that cycle through the circuit toy

    16. A challenging puzzle in which pets will have to use their adorable lil' paws or noses to slide and open flaps to reveal treats.

    a dog using a paw and their nose to turn over one of the white bone shaped pieces in the puzzle, the rest of the puzzle is a blue square with red flaps

    17. A self-grooming cat toy that'll help you check off multiple things on your to-do list. Entertain Fluffy? Check. Brush out their fur? Check, check.

    a fluffy cat brushing their face up against the toy that looks like a mounted hair brush

    18. A critter cruiser you won't be able to help giggle at while your lil' creature "drives" around the house as if they were racing in a Fast and Furious film.

    a blue car with a hamster wheel in the middle

    19. A ring track to stimulate your kitty's hunting and chasing instincts and help add a little bit of exercise into their typical daily routine of lounging around and giving you the stink eye.

    20. A set of plush toys designed around all of your favorite fast food treats, so your pup can feel like they're part of the fun when you're late-night snacking.

    a dog sitting in front of toys that look like aa hot dog, fries, a shake, a burger, and a chicken wing

    21. A purring cat toy that'll soothe your uptight kitty cat during their many (many!) daily naps and then be right there for 'em when they decide they'd rather play.

    22. A secret hideaway with a fun ladder made of natural materials anyone who owns a bird or hamster will want to invest in just to watch 'em play with in it.

    23. A coco fiber ball your rabbit would love to tell some-bunny about if they had the ability to speak. It's perfect for playtime and will help floss their teeth at the same time!

    a child handing the bunny the ball

    24. An aerodynamic flying disc, perfect for taking a typical game of fetch to ~new heights~.

    25. A treat-dispensing ball that'll have your furry pal begging you to play at all times (sorry).

    26. A Millennium Falcon cat teaser you can use to take playtime to hyperspace-levels of fun.

    a cat on its back playing with the toy that looks like the millennium falcon on a string

    27. An interactive ball launcher that'll let smaller dogs play fetch all day long (even if you aren't home!).

    28. Catnip disguised as blueberry pancakes, because why should you be the only one having a lit time at brunch?

    a cat sniffing a toy that looks like a blueberry pancake

    29. A handheld ball launcher, for when you and your doggo head to the park for some one-on-one playtime.

    a dog waiting for the ball to be thrown from the long arm-like throwing toy

    30. And a Chuckit! Ultra Ball you'll be glad you purchased when your pup inevitably destroys the tennis ball you've probably been using for fetch.

    31. An avocado-shaped toy designed to keep your cat's teeth in tip top shape but'll make you smile since now your pet can seemingly join you for Sunday brunch.

    32. An eco-friendly stuffed llama toy with filling made from plastic bottles you can count on to keep your doggo entertained and looking cuter than ever during play time.

    33. A three-way tunnel, so your beloved furball can have endless adventures.

    34. An interactive cat toy that's simply purr-fect for entertaining your precious feline.

    35. A chewable carrot kebab to keep your rabbit occupied so somebunny in the house can actually get some work done instead of listening to Peter Rabbit's relentless scratching to be let out.

    chewable rabbit toy in cage

    36. An up-cycled denim dog bone so your pup can indulge in playtime, but make it ~fashun~.

    three bone-shaped toys made with denim

    37. A bobbling ball, ideal for exercising and feeding your dog at the same time.

    38. An interactive digging toy that'll bring out the fierce hunter side of your precious kitten (and probs be really fun for you to watch 'em play with).

    a kitten with their paw in one of the five green cylinders placed in a white circular holder

    39. A well-made plush toy, so your pup always has someone to hug and snug with.

    40. A big 'ol box of cat toys that you can use to shower your kitty in presents.

    41. A piñata toy that'll keep your Chatty Kathy parrot quiet for a bit (imagine that???) while also satisfying their natural need to chew.

    parrot playing with pinata toy

    42. A treat ball with adjustable difficulty levels, so your fur baby won't ever tire of playing with it.

    43. A Wobble Wag Giggle ball that'll have you LOLing while your dog freaks out over this fun toy.

    44. A rainbow cat charmer, great for entertaining both you and your kitty at the same time. Win-win!

    45. A durable set of rope toys that you and Fido will be able to play with time and time again without worrying about breakage.

    46. A stuffing-less toy your pup can chew on without making a complete mess of your living room.

    47. A ball that whistles when you throw it to make fetch the most exciting thing in your dog's life (aside from dinner time, obvs).

    48. A catnip-filled fruit, because why wouldn't you want to watch your kitten hilariously go ~bananas~ over a toy?

    Your pet, thanking you for all the new toys you're about to buy them:

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    a row of decorative blue presents with different colored bows