Small Pet Play & Enrichment — Explore, Forage, Chew

Keep little companions busy and confident with toys that match their natural behaviours. Curated by Canine & Co for South African homes, this collection focuses on safe chews, foraging & puzzle play, tunnels & hides, and climb-ready habitats— so rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice and chinchillas can move, think and relax every day.

What you’ll find

• Chew toys: Untreated woods (willow/apple), seagrass, loofah and cardboard for healthy nibbling.
• Foraging & puzzles: Snuffle mats, treat rollers, scatter trays and DIY-friendly refillables.
• Tunnels & hides: Cork logs, fabric and cardboard tubes, grass huts and multi-entrance dens.
• Climb & perch: Ladders, shelves, hammocks and bridges for vertical routes (species-appropriate).
• Exercise wheels (where suitable): Solid-surface, quiet wheels sized so backs stay straight.
• Playpens: Secure floor-time spaces with add-on obstacle pieces and matting.

Pick by pet

• Rabbits & Guinea Pigs: Floor tunnels, grass mats, large chew bundles and scatter-forage trays.
• Hamsters: Deep-dig setups, solid wheel, sand tray, cork tunnels and lightweight puzzle rollers.
• Rats & Mice: Multi-level climbs, hammocks, ropes, foraging toys and soft hides.
• Chinchillas: Jump-safe ledges, pumice/stone chews, large solid wheels and dust-bath time.

Play ideas

• Forage time: Sprinkle pellets/herbs in a snuffle mat or hay pile; rotate hiding spots.
• Tunnel circuits: Link two hides with a tube; add a cardboard “peek” window for curiosity.
• Chew stations: Offer 2–3 textures (wood, seagrass, loofah) to keep teeth busy and furniture safe.
• Floor-time quests: Create a mini obstacle course in a playpen; reward with tiny treats.

Safety & sizing

• Solid surfaces only: Wheels/ramps without bars to protect feet and spines.
• Right wheel size: Choose a diameter that lets your pet run with a flat back (no arching).
• Supervise floor time: Use escape-proof pens; block cables and gaps.
• Materials: Prefer untreated woods, seagrass and food-safe dyes; avoid scented softwoods, loose cotton fluff and painted/treated woods.
• No exercise balls: These restrict airflow and can stress small pets—use playpens instead.

Care & rotation

• Rotate weekly: Swap 3–4 toys to keep novelty high and reduce cage boredom.
• Spot-clean daily: Replace soiled items; rinse chew/dish-safe toys; sun-dry wooden pieces.
• Check wear: Remove frayed cords or cracked plastics to prevent accidental ingestion.

Use filters to choose by species, material and price. Order online for fast delivery anywhere in South Africa—then build an enriching play routine that keeps small pets active, curious and calm.