Interactive pet toys - By Dr. Vimali Gracy, Senior Veterinarian, Electronic City Branch

Mental Stimulation and Enrichment

These toys challenge your pet’s brain for problem solving and keeps your pet’s brain sharp and engaged.  It mainly prevents boredom and improves cognitive health. Example of these toys includes,

Puzzle toys and Kong Toys with treat dispenser -boosts their cognitive skills.

Electronic toys with unpredictable movements- helps to stimulate hunting instincts.

1. Reduced anxiety and boredom

These toys help to reduce stress and separation anxiety and loneliness

2. Toys keep the pets occupied and giving them a healthy outlet of their energy, thereby reducing undesirable behaviour like chewing the mats, furniture, other objects, and excessive vocalization / barking.

3. Improves Physical activity

By increasing their activity, interactive toys help to burn out extra energy, and thereby helps maintain a healthy weight. Examples: Retrieving Toys/ Fetch Toys / Lasers.

4. Dental Health

Some interactive Chew toys can help in maintaining pet’s dental health, and helps reduce plaque buildup.  Satisfies pet’s natural instincts, like Hunting, running, chasing, which again reduces their stress.

 

           The interactive toys ensure your pet’s overall wellbeing and by understanding your pet’s requirements, needs, and breed specification, various interactive toys can be chosen. You can always reach out to your vet for choosing the right kind of interactive toys.