Dried Possum Tail Toy (Natural NZ Fur Toy) – Dogs & Cats

Tap into your pet’s natural instincts with our genuine NZ Possum Tail — a wildly engaging enrichment toy designed for supervised chase, tug and pounce play.

Made from 100% real dried possum tail, this toy delivers irresistible texture and scent that synthetic toys simply can’t match.

Perfect for dogs who love a good thrash-and-tug session and cats who live for stalking and bunny-kicking.

Real fur + natural scent = instant interest. These tails are a brilliant boredom-buster for:

✔ Real fur texture for instinct-driven play
✔ Natural scent that sparks curiosity
✔ Lightweight and easy to toss, drag or attach to a flirt pole
✔ No stuffing. No squeakers. No plastic.

If your dog ignores plush toys but goes wild for “real” textures — this is the one.

Why NZ Possum?

In New Zealand, the brushtail possum is an introduced pest species that impacts native wildlife and farmland. Using natural by-products ensures nothing goes to waste while supporting local supply.

It’s enrichment that makes sense for Kiwi homes.

Product Details

• 100% genuine dried NZ possum tail
• Sold individually
• Approx. 30–32cm long (natural variation expected)
• Colour and thickness will vary (every tail is unique)
• Suitable for dogs and cats

Try these quick play ideas:

1. Flirt pole upgrade: knot the tail onto the end for instant engagement.
2. Cat teaser: drag it slowly around corners, then “freeze” to let them stalk.
3. Tug + trade: short tug sessions, then reward with a treat on release.
4. Hide & seek: tuck it partly under a mat/blanket so they “hunt” it out.

This is a supervised play toy.

• Always supervise play and remove if damaged.
• Not recommended for unsupervised chewing or power chewers.
• If your pet starts pulling fibres off or trying to swallow pieces, take it away immediately (small pieces can be a choking/obstruction risk).
• Store somewhere dry between sessions.

Materials | 100% dried possum tail (natural fur - not dyed).

FAQs

Is this edible?
No — this listing is sold as a toy for supervised play, not as a chew.

Will it smell?
It has a mild natural scent (which pets love). Airing it out can reduce scent if needed.

Will it shed?
Some shedding is normal with real fur, especially during energetic play.

Is it safe for puppies or kittens?
Yes, with supervision. Keep sessions short and remove if damage occurs.

Are they all identical?
No — this is a natural product, so size, colour and thickness will vary slightly.