Cat Toys For Indoor Cats
Providing cat toys for indoor cats might seem like an easy task. There are so many cat toys on the market. But we know you want to find the best toys for your cat made from the safest non-toxic materials. And if these cat toys are also eco-friendly and biodegradable even better.
Safe and non-toxic cat toys for indoor cats
Wool is an ideal material for your cat due to wools durability, stain-resistant, and eco-friendly properties. Wool contains a waxy material called lanolin that sheds and absorbs water. Cats are also fond of the smell of wool making wool felted cat toys popular among cat parents.
Triple T Studios felted wool cat toys are made entirely of natural wool obtained humanely from New Zealand. The wool is a natural product making the toys bio-degradable and eco-friendly. This makes wool felted cat toys safe for your cat you and the planet.
Our Wool Felt Mouse Cat Toy was chosen by People Magazine as the Best Overall Cat Toy. Owners said this eco-friendly 100% wool cat toy was a “crowd-pleaser” that made felines “light up” with excitement and play until they got tired.
What are AZO-Free Dyes
The felt cat toys are are created using a natural dying method to bring the toys to life. Our toys are make with azo-free dyes as opposed to common textile dyes that are toxic to your cat.
What are AZO Dyes
AZO dyes are a type of synthetic dye or colorant. These dyes are used extensively in the food, cosmetics and textile industries. These dyes are less cost and easier to use from a manufacturing point of view than other dyes and offer vibrant wide ranging colors that will not run when washed. Sadly, they come with significant health issues
Research has linked azo dyes to a wide range of human health issues, not only with the dyes themselves but as well as the metabolites formed when azo dyes break down.
When azo dyes break down the form a metabolite called aromatic amines. Humans can absorb these aromatic amines through our skin. Research has linked aromatic amine exposure to a number of cancers, including bladder, liver, and breast cancers. Some are also allergenic.
Azo dyes use crude oil in their formulation and resist natural breakdown, meaning they do not biodegrade and require intensive intervention to remove them from the environment. During production approximately10-15% of azo dyes run off into wastewater, causing issues for aquatic life.
Yarn and String Are Not Safe For Your Cat
A ball of wool yarn has long been depicted as the top play choice for cats. Even today, stereotypical images of cats with yarn can be found misleading consumers into thinking the ball of yarn is safe for you cat. Yarn and string are often swallowed by cats and kittens and are a common reason for emergency vet clinic visits. These long strings can lead to gastrointestinal blockages or, worse become attached somewhere along the path and cut through the cat’s intestinal wall.
Wool Felt Cat Toys Offer a Safe Alternative
What to look for when choosing a felt cat toy:
- Non-toxic materials: Look for toys that are made from non-toxic materials, which should be clearly stated on the label or packaging.
- Durable and well-made: Choose felt toys that are well-constructed and can withstand rough play. Avoid toys with small parts that could easily break off and be swallowed.
- Interactive features: Felt toys with bells, crinkle material, or catnip can be especially engaging and stimulating for cats.
- Safe size: The toy should be an appropriate size for your cat to play with and not pose a choking hazard.
Some popular felt cat toys on the market include felt balls, felt mice, and felt catnip toys. It’s important to remember that each cat is different and may have their own preferences, so it may take some trial and error to find the right felt toy that your cat enjoys playing with.