Small Animal Toys
Exercise and enrichment are key for keeping your pet healthy, so give them plenty of small animal toys to choose from. Go for toys that encourage natural behaviors like chewing, foraging, or climbing, keeping factors like your pet's species, size, and mobility in mind. For example, small rodents like mice and hamsters love toys that encourage climbing and exploring while larger pets like rabbits and guinea pigs may prefer chew toys or tunnels. Small pet toys come in a range of sizes and styles, including:
- Exercise wheels and balls: Where species-appropriate, keep your pet active with running wheels and other toys that encourage exercise
- Chew toys: Made from durable and non-toxic materials, these toys for rabbits and rodents help keep your pet's teeth worn down through chewing
- Play tunnels: Perfect for playtime and naptime alike, play tunnels come in all sizes to accommodate different species
- Climbing toys: Choose from ladders, hanging toys, and towers to encourage your pet to put their climbing skills to use
Variety is the spice of life, so rotate your collection of small animal toys every 1–2 weeks to keep your pet from getting bored. Over time, you'll find out what kind of toys your pet tends to prefer. When you do, use Chewy's Autoship to renew your supply of small animal toys on a regular basis. With Autoship, you'll receive scheduled deliveries of your small pet's favorite toys right to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions about Small Animal Toys
Do small pets need toys?
Yes, small pets need toys to support their mental and physical health. Some small pet toys promote exercise while others provide enrichment to keep your pet from getting bored. Chew toys offer dental health benefits by keeping your rodent or rabbit pet's teeth from becoming overgrown.
What kind of toys do small animals like?
Small animals like a variety of toys, especially those that encourage natural behaviors like exercise, foraging, and chewing. Popular small animal toys include exercise wheels, play tunnels, climbing toys, chew toys, puzzle toys, and more.
Which toy materials are safe for small pets?
The best materials for small animal toys are durable and non-toxic. Small pet rabbits and rodents tend to chew on their toys, so the safest options are natural materials like wood, hay, and plant fibers or chew-resistant materials like rubber and silicone. Avoid plastic toys for small animal toys, especially those with small parts that could break off and be ingested.