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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 they both stay entertained for a good while tossing and chewing on the little trout. The charge usually last about a week on a single charge." —Chef Raul Alberto Dominguez
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four styles).
2. A pack of silvervine sticks if you're tired of your cat chewing through wires. These will not only keep your kitty entertained, but it's also all-natural and will eliminate dental plaque and tartar while they gnaw on them.
Promising review: "Usually my cat gets tired with these after an hour or two and I have to give them a new one. These kept him entertained for up to two days and I would see him dragging them around the house." —Jesus Montero
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two sizes).
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 $25.59+ (available in three 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 $27.79.
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 47,000 five-star ratings!
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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.
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 $11.99+ (available for small and large dogs and in multiple styles).
7. 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 seven colors).
8. 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 $9.89+ (available in eight colors/designs).
9. 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 $23.95 (available in five designs).
10. 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 or with a tougher exterior).
11. 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 $27.95.
12. Foraging balls for your bird, chinchilla, hamster, or gerbil that 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.
13. 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 $15.25+ (available in four colors and three sizes).
14. 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 $10.79+ (available in three versions).
15. A hanging chew toy for your rabbit, guinea pig, ferret, or hamster that 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 $8.98.
16. 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 $12.92.
17. A teaser pole that’s perfect for training and outdoor play. Reviewers say it's also a great indoor activity when your dog is bored but the weather isn't ideal.
Promising reviews: "Our 5-month-old pup LOVES her flirt stick! It is a great way to entertain but most importantly, tire her!" —CYD
"My puppy finds this very entertaining. He’s a big chewer and the toy seems to hold up well. They even give you a second one you can clip on the rod once your dog tears through the first one. We are still using the first one and it’s been months. That being said every dog is different. If your dog is the type that shreds all soft dog toys in a few minutes then this is not a toy for you. Also it’s meant to be used with you and your dog. If allowed, my dog would start chewing on the rod part which is sturdy too but I think if he was chewing that for a while it would not hold up, but it’s not designed for that." —SB
Get it from Amazon for $12.47.
18. A pack of matatabi chew sticks if your cat loves to chew and you would rather them gnaw on these instead of your furniture. These all-natural sticks are made of vine that squishes and won't splinter like wood.
Each pack contains seven to nine sticks in a variety of sizes/thickness.
MeowyJanes is a small business based in New Egypt, New Jersey. It specializes in catnip and catnip alternatives.
Promising review: "My cat loves these. My dog enjoys stealing them from the cat so they’ve become a source of new entertainment. If things get to boring I break one out and they’re entertained for the evening." —Frederick McKim
Get them from Amazon for $10.21.
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 multiple 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 $15.29.
20. A treat-dispensing unicorn because it can be used in so many different ways to keep your dog entertained. You can add treats to this toy, and your pup will have to roll it around to get the poop-shaped toy inside to move away from the opening for treats to fall out. It's also a great chew toy as is, and the poop squeaks and rattles.
I swear by this toy when you really need to keep your dog entertained. My dog has been playing with it for months and somehow it's still in great condition and keeps him just as interested as when I first brought it home. I'm able to pop in a few treats when I'm too busy to play, and this keeps him entertained.
Read my full my unicorn dog treat toy review for more.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in a monkey version).
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