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63 stories published in the journal First dispatch: October 2026

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A dog resting with a well-loved, worn plush frog toy, illustrating why dogs lose interest in rubber toys but not plush ones

DOG TOYS · 11 Oct 2026

Why Do Dogs Lose Interest in Rubber Toys So Fast?

Dogs often abandon rubber toys within days while clinging to a favorite plush toy for years. Here's why that happens and how to pick toys that actually match your dog's play style.

15 min read

Dog toys
A tabby cat batting a rolling cat toy ball across a bright kitchen floor, showing why a rolling cat toy ball can be loud

CAT TOYS · 11 Oct 2026

Why Is My Rolling Cat Toy Ball So Loud, and Can You Fix It?

A loud rolling cat toy ball is usually gear friction, housing bumps, or a built-in "struggling prey" mode rather than a defect. Learn how to tell normal noise from a warning sign, and when to lubricate, keep using, or retire the toy.

13 min read

Cat toys
Hamster sitting beside a solid clear acrylic wheel that is sized right for a hamster to run on, showing what size wheel a

SMALL PETS & BIRDS · 11 Oct 2026

What Size Wheel Does a Hamster Need to Stay Healthy and Safe

The right hamster wheel size depends on breed: dwarf hamsters need 7.9–9.4 inches, while Syrian hamsters need 9.4–11.8 inches to avoid an arched back and spinal strain.

12 min read

Small pets & birds
Assortment of expensive cat toys and free household items like a cardboard box and foil ball scattered on the floor for a cat

CAT TOYS · 11 Oct 2026

Are Expensive Cat Toys Worth It, or Will a Box Do Just Fine?

Expensive cat toys aren't automatically worth it — value depends on safety, how much your cat actually uses the toy, and whether it does something a free household item can't. This guide breaks down which pricier toys earn their keep and which ones often lose out to a cardboard box.

15 min read

Cat toys