Pet owners enjoy shopping for toys for pets because many pet stores allow pets to enter the buildings. Some pets enjoy returning to the stores because that is where the owner adopted them. The aisles in the store seem very familiar to the pet and the owner knows that they can test out different toys before buying and get the pet the toy they like best. The number of toys per aisle will be many and ample time should be given to exploring each one.

For hamster enthusiasts, an exercise wheel would be a good toy to buy any time of the year. The hamster owner might even consider buying grass for the bottom of the cage and coated grain treats that they could attach to the cage. A hamster would definitely love to own an exercise ball that allows them to peddle about the house while safely stored inside. For hamsters that are vain, a mirror would be a great toy to buy because it would keep the hamster amused for hours.

Every dog owner will invest in many chew toys throughout the years. These toys might be shaped like dog bones but are made from hardened rubber that can stand up to numerous hours of gnawing. The flavor varieties for these toys can be beef, chicken or veal and it will be up to the dog to decide which chew toy flavor is best. For good oral hygiene, a dog owner might purchase rawhide chews that are natural pacifier toy for dogs who must spend time in the yard alone during the day.

The Christmas toy packages for dogs and cats are very decorative this year. A pet owner can find up to ten toys conveniently packaged for Christmas in the form of a Christmas stocking that can be hung on the mantle with other family member stockings. The toys inside these stockings are generally balls with bumps on them or balls with bells inserted in the center. A cat loves to play with these type of pet toys and will often hide many of them in odd corners around the home.

Toys for pets that are inside the house must have features that hold the animals interest for hours at a time. A cat would certainly find an expandable tunnel to be an exciting toy to place with for hours at a time. These tunnels are portable and can be placed in any room of the home. For added fun, a pet owner could buy mazes for cats to use that allow them to travel around the walls. The toys for cats extend to poles with balls on a string. A cat's curiosity level will increase when these machines are automated and have sounds coming from them.

Any type of toy that has feathers attached to it will peak the interest of dogs and cats. Some families buy toy gift sets for each animal and are amazed to find them sharing the toys many weeks after they were opened. Any toys for pets which have moving parts are sure to be a big hit on Christmas morning. A cat would love to have a ball to play with that is in a stationary plastic case. Many pet owners buy rubber balls for the dogs and cats that live inside the home. These pet toys are a lot of fun for a cat and many pet owners will discover them under the stove.