Encouraging playtime with your pets

Since the beginning of the pandemic, our pets have become a big part of their owner’s life. Toys are a large part of the new normal. Toys for pets come in many forms. It can be chew, plush, rubber, fetch, tug, electronic and puzzle toys.

Toys that engage our pets, such as cat and dog wands are essential for providing physical as well as mental stimulation and enrichment. These toys improve a pet’s overall concentration and cognitive abilities. There are braided toys that are designed for interactive play and exercise to Puzzles that test a pet’s smarts. Toys are helpful in encouraging the positive development of an animal’s overall health and offsetting problematic behavior due to not enough outlets to release a pet’s energy.

When it comes to toys, safety, durability and eco-friendly products need to be considered. A wide selection of high-quality toy offerings is available through many retailers both online and storefront. Products for birds, gerbils, hamsters, fish, cats, dogs and other creatures kept as pets can be purchased to help keep your friend mentally and physically healthy.

Food, water and shelter are necessary for your pet to be a happy healthy friend. Mental and physical stimulation are also essential for the health of your pet. Hide n seek toys, electronic toys that emit noises when your pet approaches, wands, pull toys, and fetch toys are some of the wonderful toys available. Please provide safe great toys for your pet and give them some of your time every day for playtime.

If you have questions about pet care, please contact Dr. Norette L. Underwood of Trumann Animal Clinic at catdoc56@gmail.com.