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Perfect Pet Presents Safe and Eco-Smart Toys


by Julie Peterson


he pet aisles are so full of squeaking, plush and colorful toys it can make a dog or cat parent’s head


spin like a Frisbee. Add blinking lights, flavors, promises of higher intelligence or cleaner teeth; then toss in concerns about sustainably sourced materials, potentially toxic ingredients and varying degrees of quality. Te choices are complex. It would be nice to look for that


gold seal of approval from the Pet Toy Regulatory Agency. But don’t bother: Tere is no such thing. It’s all up to the consumer to figure it out.


Te Problem Is Real Concern regarding toxicants in children’s toys and the realization that they posed a risk of chemical exposure led to regulatory protections. “Similar safeguards do not exist for pets, even though they exhibit similar chewing and mouthing behaviors,” says Philip N. Smith, Ph.D., associate professor of terrestrial ecotoxicology at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. “Owner education is key to limiting unintentional chemical exposure.” According to a 2013


study co-authored by Smith


and published in the journal Chemosphere, common endocrine-disrupting chemical toxins in plastics can enter a dog’s body through saliva. Concentrations of leachable chemicals can increase in older, degraded toys, according to the National Institutes of Health. For anyone that has ever had a pet


destroy a toy faster than it takes to calculate the cost per second, durable construction may be the highest concern. Aſter all, if the toy is vigorously ripped to shreds, pieces may be swallowed. Te most immediate issue becomes intestinal blockage. Tis is a common problem for cats


and dogs with a propensity to eat garbage, plants and holiday decorations. But when we spend good money on actual toys, we would like to think that it won’t lead to surgery. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee. Poorly constructed toys have required many pet owners to watch for the parts to pass through the animal or, worse yet, make a trip to the vet. Even if a toy seems


sturdy, it’s best to observe the animal with the toy. Charlotte Easterling, a graphic designer in


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