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47 stories published in the journal First dispatch: October 2026

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Cat playing with a crinkly tissue paper ball on a wooden floor to show safe homemade cat toys

CAT TOYS · 11 Oct 2026

Are Pipe Cleaner Cat Toys Safe? Risks and Better DIY Swaps

Pipe cleaner cat toys carry real risks from exposed wire and swallowable fragments. This guide breaks down the dangers and offers safer DIY alternatives like crinkle balls, catnip socks, and felt mice.

13 min read

Cat toys
Bird toys that are actually dangerous, including a frayed rope perch in a bird cage with a parrot standing nearby

SMALL PETS & BIRDS · 11 Oct 2026

Common Bird Toys That Are Actually Dangerous (And Safer Swaps)

Many popular bird accessories, from rope perches to bells and nest huts, carry hidden risks. This guide breaks down which common bird toys are actually dangerous and what safer alternatives to choose instead.

14 min read

Small pets & birds
A golden Syrian hamster running at speed on a solid plastic wheel, showing whether do hamster wheels get too hot during a

SMALL PETS & BIRDS · 11 Oct 2026

Do Hamster Wheels Get Too Hot? Checking Axle Safety at Speed

Hamster wheel axles can warm up from friction during long, fast runs, but they rarely get dangerously hot. Here's how to check for normal warmth versus real wear and when to replace a wheel.

15 min read

Small pets & birds