Plush CAT Toys
Before commencing this article about plush pet toys, let’s first take a look at some facts:
1. The Pesticide Action Network found that there is a greater concentration of insecticides in conventionally grown cotton than any other cash crop in the USA. The pesticides used in most of the cotton produce also exceed the permissible levels most, if not all the time.
2. Cotton growers are especially infamous for using hazardous chemicals such as aldicarb, methamidophos, phorate and endosulfan, with the prime culprit being methyl parathion.
Before you begin to wonder why this article has started off quoting a few facts about insecticides used in cotton crops, you need to know that most plush pet toys are, after all, made from cotton. As such, it is always better to check if the toy you’ve chosen has been treated with the chemical/s listed above.
It is also imperative to know and decide upon the plush pet toys that are most suited for specific animal and bird breeds. The various materials used for pet toys include rubber, plush (a fabric that is softer than velvet), plastic, rawhide, and synthetic fibers like polyester. An oft-overlooked material is organic plush, which costs a bit more, but is a great fabric to help avoid allergens. It also does not attract dust, does not ‘shed’ dander like cheap plush, and is far easier to clean. 100% organic materials always have zero toxin levels in their colors and fabrics. While buying plush pet toys, ensure that they are made from 100% chemical free organic cotton that has been certified. A few recommendations for plush pet toys would be from the Simply Fido range, such as:
Oscar Monkey
Treat your small wonder to a mini version of our classic organic plush. Each character comes with a squeaker and is guaranteed to be a big hit with the small crowd.
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