Best Pet Toys 2026 — Dog Toys, Cat Toys & Puzzle Games

Find the perfect toys for your dog or cat. Compare chew toys, puzzle games, fetch toys, and interactive cat toys.

What are the best toys to buy right now?

Our top-rated toys right now are the KONG Classic Dog Toy (£10.99). These are our editor's picks based on value, performance, and user reviews.

AI RecommendedTop Rated-21%

Virtually indestructible

sizeLarge

materialNatural Rubber

durabilityExtreme

Virtually indestructibleTreat-stuffable

Bounces unpredictably

What are the best toys for aggressive chewers?

The KONG Classic is the gold standard for heavy chewers — it's virtually indestructible and can be stuffed with treats for hours of entertainment. Avoid plush toys and thin rubber toys for power chewers. The KONG has been vet-recommended for decades.

AI RecommendedTop Rated-21%

Virtually indestructible

sizeLarge

materialNatural Rubber

durabilityExtreme

Virtually indestructibleTreat-stuffable

Bounces unpredictably

Best toys for mental stimulation for dogs?

Puzzle toys are excellent for mental enrichment. The Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel challenges dogs to find hidden squeaky squirrels, while the KONG Classic can be stuffed with frozen peanut butter for a long-lasting brain workout. Mental stimulation is just as tiring as physical exercise.

Top Rated

sizeLarge (4 squirrels)

materialPlush

typePuzzle Toy

Dogs love finding squirrelsGreat mental stimulation

Plush gets destroyed fast

AI RecommendedTop Rated-21%

Virtually indestructible

sizeLarge

materialNatural Rubber

durabilityExtreme

Virtually indestructibleTreat-stuffable

Bounces unpredictably

My cat keeps scratching furniture — what toys help?

Cats scratch to mark territory and stretch muscles. Redirect scratching with interactive toys that engage hunting instincts. The Catit Senses Digger stimulates foraging behaviour, while the PetSafe Bolt Laser provides exercise. Combine toys with a good scratching post placed near furniture.

Top Rated

typeFood Puzzle

materialBPA-Free Plastic

tubes5 adjustable

Slows fast eatersMentally stimulating

Takes time to learn

typeAutomatic Laser

power4x AA Batteries

timer15-min auto-off

Hands-free entertainmentAuto-off timer

Batteries drain fast

Best toys for cats home alone all day?

The PetSafe Bolt Laser is an automatic toy that entertains cats hands-free with random laser patterns and a 15-minute auto-off timer. The Catit Senses Digger provides food-based enrichment that cats can use independently. Rotate toys regularly to prevent boredom.

typeAutomatic Laser

power4x AA Batteries

timer15-min auto-off

Hands-free entertainmentAuto-off timer

Batteries drain fast

Top Rated

typeFood Puzzle

materialBPA-Free Plastic

tubes5 adjustable

Slows fast eatersMentally stimulating

Takes time to learn

What is the best fetch toy for dogs?

The Chuckit! Ultra Ball is the ultimate fetch toy — it bounces high, is highly visible in orange/blue, and even floats on water. It is far more durable than a standard tennis ball. Pair it with a Chuckit! launcher for extra distance.

Top Rated

sizeMedium (6.5cm)

materialNatural Rubber

durabilityHigh

Super bouncyFloats on water

Not for power chewers

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Best Pet Toys 2026 — Dog Toys, Cat Toys & Puzzle Games

What are the best toys to buy right now?

KONG Classic Dog Toy

What are the best toys for aggressive chewers?

KONG Classic Dog Toy

Best toys for mental stimulation for dogs?

Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel

KONG Classic Dog Toy

My cat keeps scratching furniture — what toys help?

Catit Senses 2.0 Digger

PetSafe Bolt Laser Cat Toy

Best toys for cats home alone all day?

PetSafe Bolt Laser Cat Toy

Catit Senses 2.0 Digger

What is the best fetch toy for dogs?

Chuckit! Ultra Ball