PetWise Weekly – Week 5
5 Enrichment Ideas to Keep Pets Active Indoors
When the weather keeps us all inside, pets still need mental stimulation and fun. Here are five enrichment ideas with products you can link directly to from North East Pet Shop:
1️⃣ Snuffle & Forage Mats — Mental Stimulation for Pets
Let pets sniff and search for treats — great for dogs and small animals.
🔗 Snuffle Forage Mat for Small Animals — hides treats for foraging fun.
🔗 Orva Square Snuffle Mat — bigger for extra challenge.
🔗 Coolpet Butterfly Snuffle Mat — fun design with foraging pockets.
2️⃣ Natural Chew & Play Balls for Small Animals
Balls made from natural materials give small pets something to roll, chew and explore.
🔗 Trio Of Fun Ball (Medium) — three natural chew/play balls for small animals.
3️⃣ Tunnel & Exploration Toys
Tunnels encourage movement and curiosity — perfect for small furries.
🔗 Ancol Small Animal Tuff Tube — flexible tunnel for hamsters, rats and more.
4️⃣ Bird Enrichment Toys
Keep birds entertained with colourful, tactile toys.
🔗 Trixie Nibbling Toy — natural wood toy for healthy chewing and foraging behaviour.
🔗 Classic Popular Bird Toys Assortment x12 — variety pack to rotate in cages.
🔗 Rosewood Parrot Toy Mirror & Bell — mirror + bell for visual and auditory enrichment.
5️⃣ Fetch & Interactive Play for Dogs
Simple toys that get dogs moving and thinking.
🔗 Classic Rubber Spike Ball with Bell — durable play ball with bell for indoor fun.
Quick Tips 🐾
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Rotate toys weekly to keep pets curious and engaged.
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Hide treats or kibble in snuffle mats for mental stimulation.
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Combine physical play with brain games for a balanced indoor routine.
If you’d like help choosing the best enrichment toys for your pet (from hamsters to parrots), drop by the shop — we’re always happy to help!
North East Pet Shop
Unit 8 Victoria Industrial Estate, Hebburn, NE31 1UB
www.NorthEastPetShop.co.uk
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