
26/09/2025
“You’d expect that all pet toys would be required to adhere to a certain safety level in order to be sold, but pet toys are not regulated to the same safety standards as children's toys in the UK, EU, or USA, and no doubt elsewhere either, which means many harmful chemicals can and do slip through the net. Given that children are perhaps likely to play with their family pet more than adults, and younger children may even put the pet toys in their mouth, it is all the more concerning.”
Our spotlight piece by Roger Meacock in issue 36, looks into something every pet owner probably has - pet toys! Are you giving your animal a chemical cocktail? It’s worth reading this article to find out what’s best for your pet, choosing safer toys and staying away from any hazards.