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Many designs to choose from
Cats are scared of pickles, but pickles just want love.
Welcome to the world of ???? ?? ??????? where lovable but misunderstood pickles are in hopeless pursuit of colourful cats. Take them away from their neverending chase by bringing them home to your furkid — or hooman kid — and show them some love!
With over 140 unique characters to collect, you get to decide: Are you Team Cat, or Team Pickle?
No feline too smol
Beans
Smallest of the lot, the fun-sized Beans come in a wide variety of wacky and zany characters. Each Bean is filled with soft pom beads to be squish-friendly and fun to hold.
Jumbo
These adorable cats and chonky pickles have a weighted bottom so they can stand by your side while you work, study, or just unwind for the day.
Huggers
Colourful, silly, and oh, so, soft. These long plushies are the perfect size to snuggle with — for both hoomans and pawpals.
This article is written in collaboration with Husse.
The art of giving is one that some of us are gifted with and others are not. This gift guide for those struggling to find the right gift for your precious fur kid, or someone else’s! There is no more need to Google: “Best presents for dogs”, “Best presents for cats” or, “Best presents for pets”.
We have summed up some brilliant Christmas Gift ideas for you, so you can spend more time enjoying the holidays with your loved ones and less time fretting over the search for presents.
For a limited time only, we are offering 20% off our bundles in this Gift Guide along with free delivery, and personalised cards.
The Explorer Bundlecombines the two for the adventurous dog who loves to run, roll and play amongst the grass, and bushes. The Explorer Bundle is perfect for your good looking furkid to stay fresh and safe while coming and going.
Explorer contains: Mousse Schampo + Insekt Minus
Mousse Schampo – a rinse-free wash to help get clean on the go. Simply pump out the mousse and massage into the skin and fur: no water required!
Insekt Minus – the botanical insect repellent, it will help keep pups clean and remain safe from bugs, ticks, fleas, and mosquitos. Its unique application makes it such that you use less of it with time. It slowly changes how appetising your pup’s skin smells to mozzies and the like. Super cool!
Now at $65 U.P. $84.
For Shared Enjoyment
Aromatherapy
The Homebody bundle is for both furkids and pawrents where both reap the benefits of being around great smells and being free of bothersome insects (especially the pesky mosquitoes).
Homebody contains: Schampo + Insekt Minus
Schampo – We think this may be a pawrent fave. A concentrated shampoo that is diluted with water to lather. It smells fantastic and keeps dogs smelling like tea tree oil. Talk about aromatherapy! Pawrents may not need candles anymore.
Insekt Minus – Repellent that is also safe for humans – that means that pawrents can use it on themselves too! Everyone loves a multi-purpose product. I swear by this little bottle of magic oil myself. No longer am I a walking buffet for mosquitos.
Now at $60 U.P. $76
For the Refined Palettes
Mood Booster Bundle
The Mood Booster bundle brings about the supplement as a perfect energy source for your furkid. It’s so good, we added it twice!
Mood Booster contains: Laxolja + Laxolja
Laxolja – Salmon Oil supplement that smells delicious, tastes divine and helps boost skin as it is packed with Omega 3 and 6. Who says supplements are just for humans?
Now at $56 U.P. $42
Enhance Mood Booster with additional treats for the bestest pup!
Bravo Treats – The best gluten-free reward treats for your dogs after being a good doggo. Perfect for positive reinforcements of a job well done. Did we mention it’s tastefully lamb flavored?
Agility Treats – Chicken? Beef? Ham? Why not all! Only with the highest quality ingredients – the soft and tasty vitamin-enriched oven-baked snacks are named after how effective they are in agility training.
You know your pet’s palette the best. Enhance your gift set with treats for them.
For Curious Cats
Treat Bundles and Christmas Accessories
For those who are gifting to feline friends and friends of felines, we have just the thing for you.
The Project Luni Christmas Gift Boxhas a wide array of treats for cats to try and have their pick! It also comes with a little red Christmas scarf which is oh-so-cute. It features our Opus Lynx – the best selling hit that is grain-free and gluten free. Even the fussiest of felines love it as it is high in protein and exceptionally tasty.
This is the perfect way to get into the spirit of gifting and giving this holiday season.
For the Playful
Husse Rope Tug Toy
Tug toy – What’s more to say? You tug and your furkid tugs back – a simple tug toy that fills a day with endless joy and fun. Comes in small and large.
Collapsible Silicone Bowl – Playtime and exertion takes a toll. Playful pups need lots of hydration, and having a small and portable collapsible bowl on hand will help keep water accessible no matter where playtime is! Be it in the park, at the beach, or a stroll through your neighbourhood. Hydration is important in our humid tropical weather.
For Colorful Characters
Husse Bowl & Rope Tug Toy
Water Bowls (both large and small) in a signature fire-truck red that is reminiscent of vintage water bowls. If you have a red SMEG appliance in the house, keep a look out for this one, as it will be a brilliant match!
Kangaroo Jerky Cubes
Limited Edition Add-Ons
For this special holiday season, we will be having a limited run of Clear Dog Treats! Choose from an array of delicious treatos including Kangaroo Jerky Cubes & Cow Hooves when you check out with any Husse goodies!
Get your paws on these delicious single ingredient dog treats that are all-natural, with no artificial colouring, preservatives, or additives in sight! Made in Australia & New Zealand with locally sourced ingredients. Only available this festive season!
20% off Gifts
Husse is now having a sale on all holiday gifts – bundles and all. Enjoy free delivery, personalised cards, and 20% off gifts for a limited time only.
Toys are essential items for all dogs, regardless of age and breeds. All dogs love to play to a certain extent. Playing and chewing are natural canine behaviours.
There are so many dog toys options in the market now, so choosing toys for your dog can be overwhelming, especially for new owners. Then there’s the other end of the spectrum where overzealous dog owners end up buying every single toy in sight cos they are cute, without considering the form or functions of these toys. Some owners may end up with a giant pile of toys gathering dust because the toys they chose do not interest their dogs or there are simply too many.
So how do you choose toys that your dog will actually like?
A dog’s toy preference depends on their personal style of playing and chewing. Instead of buying just any toy in the store, try to be more purposeful in selecting and trying out a few different types of toys.
Here are the common types of dog toys in the market, and these are also the ones that I personally allow Duoji to play with at home.
Balls
A quintessential dog toy, balls are classic examples that we see everywhere, in movies, books, etc. There’s a reason why they are so popular and evergreen.
They are great for playing fetch, rolling around and getting your pup to chase it, or even as a chew toy depending on the material used. Generally, the more durable ones like rubber balls last longer and are safer for them. Personally, I wouldn’t recommend those foam ones or even tennis balls, as it’s easy for your dog to chew off bits of it and ingest them.
When choosing a ball for your dog, try to pick one that is large enough for them to carry without accidentally swallowing it, but small enough to comfortably hold in the mouth.
This is a good size for Duoji but the foam material didn’t last long.This plastic ball isn’t that great for playing but it makes a funny sound when it’s rolling.
Chew toys
Can they be called dogs if they don’t enjoy chewing? Chew toys are another classic and must-have toys for all furkids. Feeding into their natural instinct to chew, such toys can help to ease boredom, reduce dental plaque, and are great especially when your pup is teething.
They come in many different shapes and sizes, and materials. Depending on whether your dog is a strong chewer, you might need to select chews toys with different hardness levels. Try around a few types and if you observe your dog making a dent in the toy or even chewing off a chunk easily, then that’s probably not hard enough for your power chewer.
Kong Dental Squeezz
For a longer chew time or to engage/distract them, choose this type with grooves to stuff treats in.I love this one from Kong, Not only is it durable and gives a good chew, it’s great for a game of fetch. Due to its odd shape, the toy bounces in different directions each time when it hits the floor, which gives an added level of excitement during play time.You can squeeze doggy toothpaste into this one for extra teeth cleaning while your pup is chewing. It’s a bit messy to clean up though.
The first-ever chew toy I got for Duoji was a mini Nylabone. As a first time owner, I just grabbed the most readily available ones and Nylabone can be found easily at all PLC outlets. However, I kept finding little bits of the toy around the house. Eventually, I tossed it out. Subsequently, I read up a little bit more about Nylabone and found that there were quite a bit of negative reviews on it, from the pieces of plastic breaking off and being ingested by dogs, to causing tooth fractures, etc.
To be fair, regardless of brands and materials, the real danger of any chew toy lies in the potential damage to your dog’s teeth or digestive system so the best way is to monitor closely. If the toy becomes too battered or you keep finding bits of it, chances are your furkid needs a tougher chew toy.
Duoji’s first Nylabone chew toy.
Stuffed toys
Stuffed toys are great as a snuggle buddy and can serve as a chew toy for the more gentle chewers. They usually contain squeakers and some kind of stuffing, so for power chewers, it’s best to supervise them during play just in case they rip it apart and ingest the stuffing.
These toys tend to be cheaper but don’t last very long. They also tend to get dirty more easily and would require more frequent washing and disinfecting, as compared to toys made from other materials like rubber etc, which can be wiped easily.
I personally avoid those that are furry, cos the fibres might be ripped off by your dog while chewing and ingested, or cause a mess around the house.
Just a fraction of Duoji’s stuffed toy collection. There’s a random knotted towel in there which is great for chewing as well.I love this one from Daiso! It’s ultra durable and the material (a bit net-like) is easy to clean. Washes and dries quickly too. I have a spare one in storage just in case this one is gone.This is what I meant by furry toys. The fibres may dislodge easily, plus the fur gets all clumpy and yucky when wet with your dog’s saliva. Not recommended.
Tug toys
Most dogs love a good game of tug-of-war. It’s fun and an excellent way to tire your pup out. There are many types of tug toys in the market – choose one that is comfortable for you to hold in your hand and pull on, as well as easy for your dog to bite and pull on.
In addition, they should be durable enough to withstand your dog’s pulling. Be sure to replace worn-out tug toys so they do not break in the middle of a game.
Be mindful not to tug too hard when playing. If your dog wouldn’t release the toy, just let it go and try again. I’ve heard stories of dogs getting their teeth pulled out during games.
Rope toys are a popular choice when it comes to tug games but personally, I don’t recommend as they tend to fray very easily. The fibres, when detached and ingested, can cause a serious obstruction in your dog’s digestive tract. There are many online literatures citing the dangers of rope toys. Do read up and make an informed decision.
The above-mentioned Daiso stuffed toy. Notice the frayed rope portion? I removed it subsequently.
Interactive Toys
Apart from a good physical workout, dogs need ample mental stimulation as well. Learning tricks/obedience training, and having a good walk and sniff session outdoors are great ways to achieve this. Why not up the ante with interactive toys?
Common ones include food-dispensing toys and puzzles and come in many variations. These can be on the pricey end of things but in general, you don’t as many of these in your collection. Personally, I source for mine via Taobao or Ezbuy, which is much cheaper than local stores.
Will work for food.
Nose-work toys
To a dog, their sense of smell is everything. It’s what they rely on to explore their surroundings, suss out food, recognise people and peers, identify danger, etc. Hence, it’s always a good idea to incorporate toys that can help to train them to use their noses more.
Snuffle mats are a good choice because of their huge variety and ‘pattern’. Some designs can even be folded and kept in a compact bag for easy storage. They can also be easily DIY-ed if you’re the crafty sort. All you gotta do is to hide some treats in the numerous folds or layers and watch your dog go on a hunt to uncover all the treats. Alternatively, burrow toys are a good choice as well!
Lazy girl taking a short cut by lifting up the mat and scattering the treats all over.
Bonus: Larger than life toys
Well, this is entirely optional but a ‘cute-to-have’ addition in your collection. Duoji absolutely loves stuffed toys that are way larger than her. She’ll drag them all over the house, lie on them, attack and ‘fight’ with them, etc. Maybe it’s like having a sibling…
I hope this list serves as a quick guide to choosing the appropriate toys for your dog. For dog toys, variety is better than quantity, or else you’ll soon end up with clutter. After all, they can only play with that many toys in a single session and who’s gonna clean up the mess? =P
Quick tip: Try rotating the toys by switching out a couple of them with something else, then re-introducing them again after a while. Your dog will probably think they are brand new and you save money and avoid building up a pile of unused toys.
I have a puppy who is about 20 weeks now. Overall, Donut (my pup) has lost about 8 teeth, and currently, she is still busy biting everything that’s insight. We’ve bought her KONGs which I did a review of here. We’ve also heard good things about Nylabones so we gave some of those toys a try as well.
Find my landshark’s review of Nylabones below:
Nylabone Flexible Chew:
Taken from Nylabone Website
We fondly call this Donut’s blue bone. It is one of her more durable toys. This toy has lasted us about 18 weeks now and it is still going strong. The knobs are all intact though she seems to have lost interest, we spice things up by adding some treats in between the knobs in order for her to love it again. I love the durability and it’s semi-soft meaning it’s gentle on puppy’s gums.
Rating 10/10
Nylabone Pro Action (Bacon Flavor):
Taken from Walmart’s website
Similar to the blue bone above, my pup donut loves this bacon bone. It seems to be good for cleaning her teeth thanks to the rough ridges. However, the only comment I have for the product would be that it may be too hard. The bone is solid and I do worry sometimes that it may break my puppy’s teeth. This bone is made for extreme chewers but even extreme chewers can break their teeth.
Rating 8/10
Nylabone Power Chew Textured:
Taken from Walmart’s website
I was perfectly happy with the durability of the first two bones so this purchase left me sorely disappointed. My then 1.3KG puppy was able to destroy and bite off the plastic in a matter of minutes. We no longer let her use it because we fear she’ll ingest the plastic. I regret buying this and it’s really a wasted purchase that really only lasted us an hour.
Rating: 1/10
Nylabone Antler Alternative:
Taken from Walmart’s website
I’ve read mixed reviews about letting dogs eat deer antlers so I was glad I came across Nylabone’s antler alternative. I was pleased with this purchase, like the blue bone, it material was not too hard but was still durable. It’s one of my puppy’s favorite toys and has constantly used it during her teething phase. After a few weeks of having it, it now shows a bit of wear and tear but that’s okay, I’ll be purchasing another one soon!
Rating: 9/10
Nylabone Pacifier:
Taken from Walmart’s website
This toy was also made of durable and gentle material for puppies but I would only give it a 50% success rate. My puppy enjoys the blue pacifier while she barely touches the pink one. I think the pink pacifier is too big for her mouth so I am observing to see if she learns to like it the larger she gets.
Rating: 5/10
Nylabone Puppy Teething Rings:
Taken from Nylabone’s website
This by far is her favorite toy. Every time we place it on her pen or on the floor she is just ready to play with it. After about 2 weeks of playing with it daily, the texture of the toy turned a bit rough but she still thoroughly enjoys it. We had to get another set because she just wouldn’t stop playing with it even if it was worn down. The teething rings have certainly saved our hands from her teeth.
Rating 10/10
Follow my pup Donut for more of her teething adventures!
Toys your bun can play with based on my personal experience
Ever wondered how intelligent your furry friends with long ears are? Well, they are actually more intelligent than you think. Rabbits have about the same IQ as the average cat or dog, and given their IQ, they need constant mental and physical stimulation with toys and plenty of exercise. It is important to change toys every once in a while so that they do not get bored. Just like us humans, rabbits will get bored very easily if they were made to eat the same foods, do the same things or play with the same exact toys everyday without a change in routine.
Here are a few of the toys that we have that may actually be useful for your little furry one. 😉
We got this toy for her about one month ago from RHQ Rabbit Headquarters. The ball is made of apple twigs that is safe to consume for rabbits. Just like any other bunny, Whiskers likes to chew on stuff, so this ball would be perfect for her. Since rabbit teeth are constantly growing just like our nails, they need to chew on something to prevent their teeth from overgrowing to the point that they become too long for them to eat anything.
Any chew toy should be made safe to eat for bunnies, and this ball manages to kill two birds with one stone by being both a chew toy for her to use her teeth on and a consumable product made with delicious apple twigs that she can feast on whenever she’s hungry. This can help to keep her busy while we’re at work so we don’t have to worry about her not being occupied with something. Since it’s a consumable product, it will run out once your rabbit has ate all of it and you will have to replace it with a new one. The ball can undo itself easily so you will need to pick up the pieces when it happens.
Pros: – Made of natural edible material – Allows them to play and eat healthily
Cons: – Untangles itself easily due to weak material used, forcing you to clean up the mess whenever it occurs – Not an infinite object – will run out once your bun consumes all of it and you will have to get a new one
2. Dangling wooden toy
The wooden toy hanging in Whiskers’ cage after the string broke and we have to fix it
Bunnies like to chew on anything, especially if it’s made of wood. Chewing not only prevents their teeth from overgrowing but it is also therapeutic for the bunny’s soul, just like hitting a punching bag is therapeutic for a human’s soul. If you have a lot of wooden furniture at home that you do not wish for your bunny to chew on, then this wooden toy should serve as an alternative to wooden furniture for them.
This toy is made entirely out of wood, attached to a string that connects it to a wooden hook to hang it on the ceiling of the cage. It is perfect for little critters who just can’t help but find wood to chew on. The toy stimulates them mentally so that they will not get bored, but the string is so brittle that it will break when your bun pulls it too hard.
We got this toy for her since she always likes to run into the master bedroom where most of the furniture is made of wood and we’ve had enough of her chewing on the wooden tables, walls, and any furniture from our living room that is made of wood. We thought that this toy would keep her from chewing other stuff so we got this for her. We also got this as an alternative to a small wooden log that we got for her before since she chewed only a small portion of that log and got bored of it that she resorted back to chewing our wooden furniture.
The wooden toy was hanging in her cage for two years until one day, in a fit of rage, she pulled it down, breaking the string that held it up. She probably got bored of it for being in her cage for two years. We had to put it back together since the string broke. Right now, it is still hanging up there in her cage but as a decoration rather than as a chew toy. She hardly ever touches it again since right now there are other toys that she prefers to this and her body is too obese for her to lift up her front legs to reach it.
Pros: – Made of wood so it is good material for chewing and relieving stress – Keeps rabbit entertained when left in the cage for hours
Cons: – String is too weak. Will break if rabbit pulls it too hard – Design is too simple and rabbit will grow bored of it after a few months. – Some rabbits may not be able to reach the toy if it’s placed too high up
Do you know that toilet paper rolls are actually safe to consume for rabbits? It can also serve as a chew toy!
Toilet paper rolls are made of cardboard material that is safe to ingest for rabbits and satisfying for them to chew on. To make it even better, you should stuff some hay and other smaller snacks into the cardboard tube to add more variety to his/her diet. Make it more challenging by stuffing the hay in tightly and hide the tube with food in one place for extra difficulty 😉
Likewise, cardboard boxes are also a good toy for them and safe to consume. You can take pieces of cardboard and put them together to make a little house! 😉 You can cut square holes in the cardboard for them to jump through and play hide-and-seek. Just make sure to file the sharp edges with sandpaper so that they don’t get hurt from playing. Who knows? Maybe one day the cardboard house will become your little one’s favorite playground! 😀
Also, if you have some old phone books, don’t throw them away! It’s good to keep some old phone books and get your friends to do the same thing. Your little furry friend will really love to tear through the pages and rip the phone books into shreds, so be sure to save some old phone books for them! 😉
As you can see in the IGTV vid here, Whiskers really likes to play with the toilet paper roll. Ever since, we don’t see her chewing on our wooden furniture anymore now that the toilet paper roll has already made up for her boring wooden toy. The toilet paper rolls have proven time and time again that you don’t have to spend money to keep your little furry friend entertained. Sometimes, all it takes is a little creativity. 😉
Pros: – Cost effective – Can be used as a foraging toy – Safe to consume
Cons: – Not infinite. Must be replaced if all is eaten up by rabbit
The toy in question is seen in most of Whiskers’ IG vids and photos
This is a round-shaped metal cage for you to stuff with hay. As they eat, the cage will shake and cause the bell to make a satisfying “ding” sound for their ears to pick up. Every time Whiskers brushes past it, she would trigger the bell sound. The bell sound is quite relaxing for a rabbit and not as loud as music from the radio.
The metal ball cage needs to be replenished with hay frequently since they consume hay in large amounts every day because hay forms a large part of a rabbit’s diet. Whenever there is no more hay left in this ball, Whiskers will get annoyed and thump her feet at us to show her disapproval. She’s like a five-year-old human kid who is addicted to sugar and gets mad when he runs out of sweets so he demands his mom for more sweets. These little critters are so adorable even when they get mad at us. XD <3
It’s best to replenish it with hay when it’s left half-full as their rate of hay consumption per day is quite high. They’ll get dissatisfied when the metal ball of hay is less than half-full and thump their feet at you like an angry rabbit. After all, it’s hay that they should consume more of and not carrots, so take that Bugs Bunny! 😀
When they’re not eating, you can ring that little bell for them to signal that it’s playtime. Sometimes, when your eyes are not on them, they may even ring the bell to communicate something to you, or to just show you that they are awake and hyper and cannot wait for playtime! XD
Pros: – Metal chain is strong enough to hold the ball up so that it won’t break when pulled – Perfect for hay storage. Can possibly be a foraging toy. 🙂 – Bell ringing is soft and ASMR. Most relaxing sound for a rabbit.
Cons: – Not a suitable toy for chewing.
Conclusion
So here are the toys that we own which may be useful for your little one. What do you guys think of this list? Do you have any rabbit toys that are not listed here which can be fun and beneficial for your bunny? Share with us in the comments below! 🙂
I am a shopaholic, love Shopee and managed my dog’s Instagram @truffleruffel . My blog posts will be filled with awesome deals on Shopee and product reviews.
Truffle and I
Truffle is on home cooked food hence the need for good quality containers for storing, which led me to find many other amazing kitchen tools/ dog accessories on Shopee.
This is my go to container for home cooked food storing! It is collapsible so it saves a lot of space. The lid is pretty air tight as well, no leaks. Silicone are lightweight, able to withstand extreme variations of temperatures, non toxic and the list goes on. A must have product!
I am not a fan of plastic waste and prepping home cooked food takes up a lot of freezer space, this is compact and reusable. Very thick and good quality, also suitable for raw feeders to store bones!
The bottom part of the ice cube tray is quite soft and made of silicone, easy to pop the cubes right out. Just squeeze a little and bam!It is also BPA-free and stack-able.
Interactive toy puzzles are beneficial in ways such as developing problem solving skills, prevent anxiety, prevent dementia in older pets and many more.
I highly recommend getting 2-3 different types of interactive puzzle or snuffle mats and switch it around!
This is another interactive toy for your fur-kids!
Zippy paws toys are of good quality, squeaky and colorful. Truffle love burrow toys and I often hide small pieces of treats and can keep him entertained for 5-10 minutes.
I shave Truffle’s paws every 1-2 weeks using this, the sound is not very loud and the blades are not too sharp to the point where it will cut the paws.
It is very important that paw pads are shaved and clean to prevent skidding and bacterial growth.
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YU oriental dry clean spray
YU Oriental Natural Peony Anti-Bacteria Dry Clean Spray for Pets
We are using the Peony dry clean spray and he always smell so good and kissable.
It contains Peony extract + Epilobium fleischeri extract + Witch hazel + Allantoin. All of which is safe for pets. Peony essence controls bacteria and prevents skin infections.
