Get ready to pounce! Our favorite toys for your favorite pets (Los Angeles Times)

Get ready to pounce! Our favorite toys for your favorite pets (Los Angeles Times)

Aug 27th 2017

By: Alice Short

August 26, 2017

s that Americans’ devotion to their pets is translating into more of everything — food, vitamins and care products — consider this: We spent $1 billion on pet toys in 2016, compared with $851 million in 2011, according to Packaged Facts, a Maryland-based marketing firm. And while it’s true that feline and canine offerings dominate the market, there are toy opportunities for other species as well.

If you're looking for a little pet diversion, we've got suggestions:


For Dogs


Koi plush toy

Koi plush toy

Koi plush toy (Josh Fuehner)

When it comes to plush toys for your dog, a fish may not come immediately to mind. But the Fluff & Tuff brand lists several fish in a toy lineup that also includes monkeys, lions and lady bugs. Finn (yes, the Fluff & Tuff Koi has a name) is about 14 inches long, so if your dog actually stops moving for a rest break, Finn might become a pillow. $16. Healthy Spot’s Silver Lake location at 2550 Glendale Blvd., Silver Lake. HealthySpot.com

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Source: LA Times